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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.
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.
RideLondon has been postponed for 2025, but if you would like to find out more information about future events, please get in touch to join our waiting list.
Could you run the Adidas Manchester Marathon 2025 for #TeamRetinaUK?
Could you run the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025 for #TeamRetinaUK?
High quality information on genetic testing and counselling for families affected by inherited sight loss is now available in one place thanks to the launch of an innovative new website, Unlock Genetics.
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.
Thank you to all those who completed our recent Sight Loss Survey – almost 700 of you took the time to share your experiences.
The Eye Care Support Pathway is a new framework to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout their eye care journey.
Several groups around the world are investigating the use of retinal transplantation in the treatment of inherited retinal diseases.
