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Retina UK Knowledge-base: Stargardt disease

Stargardt disease

Stargardt disease is the most common form of juvenile macular dystrophy (or inherited degeneration).

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Knowledge-base, Bardet-biedl syndrome

Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS)

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

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Refsum syndrome

Refsum syndrome

Refsum syndrome is an inherited metabolic condition, associated with elevated phytanic acid plasma levels, which impacts many body systems.

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Local peer support groups

Our Retina UK Peer Support Group network offers information and support via regular meetings both online or in-person.

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Run Locally

As well as many of the well known races, we also have places available in hundreds of local runs. Wherever you live, you can run as part of #TeamRetinaUK!

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP)

Retinitis pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited eye condition that affects the photoreceptor cells responsible for capturing images from the visual field.

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Choroideremia

Choroideremia

Choroideremia is a genetic condition that causes progressive vision loss, mostly in males.

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Cone-rod dystrophy

Cone-rod dystrophy

Cone-rod dystrophies are a group of inherited diseases that affect the photoreceptor (light sensing) cells that are responsible for capturing images from the visual field.