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

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

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

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

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

Stickler syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder.

This edition of Look Forward includes the very latest news about an experimental therapy by Retina UK funded researchers, an article about one of our PhD students, a calendar of events in 2025, the usual research news round-up and lots more. Please take the time to complete our Sight Loss Survey, enclosed with this edition. You can find out more about the Survey.

• Look Forward
• Audio
• Written

Welcome to the winter edition of Look Forward. It’s packed full of news from our Conferences, the latest research news and an interview with Hassina Zeriri, one of our funded PhD students.

We have also included details of lots of ways you can get involved with Retina UK over the coming months, along with some suggested festive fundraising for the Christmas period.

• Look Forward
• Audio
• Written

During our 50th anniversary year, take to the skies with an epic spring skydive for Retina UK!

• Extreme Challenges
• United Kingdom

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

• Walks & Treks
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