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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.
Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) causes people who have lost a lot of sight to see things that aren’t real (hallucinations).
Join the Retina UK membership today! Anyone is welcome to join; whether you are living with a sight loss condition yourself, related to somebody who is, or if you are working as a sight loss professional.
X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is an inherited condition that causes early loss of mainly central vision in males.
A recording of the Retina UK Professionals' Conference on 19 September 2025. The Conference was held at the Holiday Inn, Regent's Park, London and online.
A recording of the Retina UK Annual Conference on 20 September 2025. The Conference was held at the Holiday Inn, Regent's Park, London and online.
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