Look Forward – Summer 2022 – Issue 177
We’re all still buzzing from our recent conferences. We do hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. If you weren’t able to join us, then you can watch or listen to the recordings on our website.
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We’re all still buzzing from our recent conferences. We do hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. If you weren’t able to join us, then you can watch or listen to the recordings on our website.
In this episode Laura and Mark talk about their dreams and how they see the world in sleep. Mark is living with retinitis pigmentosa so his sight has deteriorated over his life, whereas Laura lost her sight at a very young age. They also briefly cover Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS).
Inside this edition, register now for our AI webinar on 7 December with Dr Nikolas Pontikos.
UK researchers have discovered that passing a weak electrical current between electrodes on a person’s scalp may lead to a reduction in frequency of the visual hallucinations experienced by some people living with sight loss.
A deep dive into CBS with Dr Jasleen Jolly
If you support someone with inherited sight loss and they need additional support or information, you can make a referral to one or more of our dedicated services.
The cover of this edition celebrates the success of our amazing London Marathon team. Together they have raised more than £43,000.
“All the promising research makes you feel like there is light at the end of that very dark tunnel after all.”
The following projects were being funded by Retina UK and have recently come to an end.
Inside: Our intrepid Sahara Trek #TeamRetinaUK tell us about their incredible experience. 2026 is now fully underway and we are excited to tell you about our plans. Could you take part in a challenge event or volunteer to do a bucket collection in London for Retina UK?