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Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is a rare genetic eye disease that appears at birth or in the first few months of life.

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

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Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) causes people who have lost a lot of sight to see things that aren’t real (hallucinations).

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

X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is an inherited condition that causes early loss of mainly central vision in males.

James, who lives with retinitis pigmentosa, is running the TCS London Marathon in April 2025 to raise vital funds for Retina UK.

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These very rare syndromes (NARP, Bassen-Kornweig, PXE, Norrie) affect the eyes as well as other parts of the body.

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Doyne honeycomb dystrophy is an inherited disorder which causes progressive sight loss.