Look Forward – Spring 2023 – Issue 179
The Spring 2023 edition of the Retina UK newsletter, Look Forward, which includes articles about our upcoming events, research updates and more.
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The Spring 2023 edition of the Retina UK newsletter, Look Forward, which includes articles about our upcoming events, research updates and more.
A round-up of the latest research into inherited retinal conditions - February 2024.
Martin started volunteering for Retina UK in 2014 after retiring as a Chartered Civil Engineer.
Our partnerships are mutually beneficial. For Retina UK this means we can fund more research and offer support on a local level, while our partners can achieve corporate social responsibility objectives whilst making a tangible impact.
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
Genetic testing, usually via a blood sample, is used to try and identify which gene contains the fault that is causing an individualβs sight loss.
Weβre all still buzzing from our recent conferences. We do hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. If you werenβt able to join us, then you can watch or listen to the recordings on our website.
Inside this edition, set yourself a challenge in 2024, plus find out about our brand new lottery.
These are some of the most commonly asked questions about genetic testing and counselling.
TPT and Sight Loss Councils: Cut it back campaign