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

With more treatments coming through the development pipeline, we are all hopeful that more of those living with inherited sight loss will be offered the opportunity to take part in clinical trials in the years to come.

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Best disease, also known as Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD), is is an inherited eye condition associated with progressive degeneration of the macula and is a form of juvenile macular dystrophy.

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

Juvenile macular degeneration is an umbrella term for a series of inherited eye disorders that affect children and young adults.

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

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

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

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

Many research studies could not take place without the participation of people living with inherited sight loss.