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The content on this site will have answered some of your queries about inherited sight loss and associated syndromes, but everyone’s circumstances are different and you may have further questions.

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Funding from Retina UK has allowed to team to explore the viability of gene therapy as a treatment for RP and related conditions, and build a pipeline of clinical trials.

A virtual delegate bag for our online attendees - Professionals' Conference 2024

Prof Mariya Moosajee at Moorfields Eye Hospital has asked us to share the message below about the clinical trial she is running. This trial is for a treatment that targets a particular section of the USH2A gene.

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This edition includes exciting news about our Annual and Professionals’ Conferences. We hope as many of you as possible can join us in Manchester, or online, in September. You’ll also find updates about the latest research and a feature on one of our funded researchers, Dr Jörn Lakowski.

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Inherited progressive sight loss is caused by a range of rare genetic conditions. We specialise in those which affect the retina.

This webinar covers key questions and topic areas including what Usher syndrome is, how to get a diagnosis, both clinical and genetic, and what will happen after this.

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Professor Mariya Moosajee looks at the latest research, clinical trials and treatment prospects for people affected by Usher’s syndrome.

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