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Stickler syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder.

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

Central Areolar Choroidal Dystrophy (CACD) is a rare inherited condition that affects the macula, the small area in the middle of the retina that is primarily responsible for our central vision.

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.

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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.

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Is 2024 the year that you join #TeamRetinaUK & take on the London Summer Walk?

• Walks & Treks
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Is 2024 the year that you join #TeamRetinaUK & take on the Thames Bridges Trek?

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Autosomal recessive inheritance means that the faulty gene is on an autosome (any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes) and that both copies need to be faulty to cause sight loss

X-linked inheritance means that the faulty gene is located on the X chromosome, the larger of the two sex chromosomes.

“Being part of something and feeling that you are not alone,” are just two of the positive benefits Cindy Peacock says she experiences as a volunteer with Retina UK.

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