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Retina UK Knowledge-base: Gyrate atrophy

Gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina

Gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina, shortened to gyrate atrophy, is an inherited disorder of protein metabolism characterised by progressive vision loss.

An illustration of Charles Bonnet syndrome. Thanks to Jeremy Webb Photography

Charles Bonnet syndrome

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

2 ladies hiking, wearing Retina UK t-shirts.

5K A Day In May 2024

May is National Walking Month! Are you ready to join #TeamRetinaUK in May for our brand new daily 5K challenge? Your support will allow us to continue supporting those who are living with inherited sight loss.

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Rare syndromes

Rare syndromes

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

Retina UK Knowledge-base: X-linked retinoschisis

X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS)

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