Usher syndrome
Usher syndrome is an inherited condition that affects both hearing and vision.
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Refsum syndrome
Refsum syndrome is an inherited metabolic condition, associated with elevated phytanic acid plasma levels, which impacts many body systems.
Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS)
Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is an inherited condition which impacts many parts of the body including the retina.
Alstrom syndrome
Alstrom syndrome is an inherited condition which affects many body systems.
Best disease
Best disease, also known as Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD), is is an inherited eye condition associated with progressive degeneration of the macula and is a form of juvenile macular dystrophy.
5K A Day In May 2026
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5K A Day In May 2025
May is National Walking Month! Are you ready to join #TeamRetinaUK in May for our daily 5K challenge? Your support will allow us to continue supporting those who are living with inherited sight loss.
Stargardt disease
Stargardt disease is the most common form of juvenile macular dystrophy (or inherited degeneration).
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