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Cataracts and macular oedema are both associated with inherited sight loss and may respond to treatment.

We are currently funding a range of exciting projects and programmes, all of which aim to enhance our understanding of inherited sight loss, and inform the development of treatments for the estimated two million people affected worldwide.

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We carried out our first Sight Loss Survey in 2019 and used what we learned to improve our support. It was repeated in 2022. These are the findings.

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Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) is an inherited disorder that causes progressive vision loss.

Pattern dystrophy is an umbrella term for a group of retinal conditions. It is characterized by various patterns of pigment deposition within the macula.

Could you take on an adventure of a lifetime for Retina UK and take part in the Sahara Desert Trek in November 2026?

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Could you take on an adventure of a lifetime for Retina UK and take part in the Great Wall of China Trek in November 2026?

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Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is an inherited condition which impacts many parts of the body including the retina.