More information about our Professionals' Conference 2026 can be found on our website: ⁠RetinaUK.org.uk/event/professionals-conference/

More information about our Annual Conference 2026 can be found on our website: ⁠RetinaUK.org.uk/event/annual-conference/

This is the audio edition of the Retina UK Newsletter, Look Forward - Autumn 2026 (Issue 191). You can download a copy in PDF and Word format on the Retina UK website: ⁠⁠https://retinauk.org.uk/resources⁠⁠. Contents in this edition are as follows:

We're counting the days until our conferences

Free CPD-accredited conference for professionals

Retina UK Annual Conference

Nutrition and inherited sight loss, promise vs proof

Thank you

Challenge yourself, change lives

Research news round-up

Volunteering, technology and community: Making a difference at Retina UK

Bringing us closer to effective treatments

Living life in full colour: Meet Tilly Dowler

Dates for your diary

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In this session, our speakers will explore what it means to navigate early adulthood with a visual impairment, offering  insights into key areas of life including hobbies, friendships, travel, employment and being involved with Retina UK.

This is a opportunity to hear real stories, learn from lived experiences, and gain practical perspectives on building independence, maintaining connections, and embracing opportunities.

We will also be joined by Robert Quinn, CEO of MakeSense. MakeSense is developing the worlds first ultra precise navigation technology for people with sight loss.

Whether you are personally affected by inherited sight loss, supporting someone who is, or simply looking to better understand these experiences, this webinar promises to be informative and uplifting.

What to expect:

• Personal stories from young adults living with inherited sight loss
• Insights into everyday life, from social connections to travel
• Perspectives on getting involved with Retina UK
• An opportunity to feel inspired and connected

Find out more about the difference we made in 2025.

This report is also available in PDF and plain text (Word) formats on the Retina UK website: ⁠RetinaUK.org.uk/resource/impact-report-2025/

In this episode of Meet the Professionals, Eve speaks with Professor Marcela Votruba, Professor of Ophthalmology at Cardiff University and Consultant Ophthalmologist at University Hospital Wales, where she leads a specialist genetic eye clinic.

Together, they explore the vital role ophthalmologists play in diagnosing and supporting people living with inherited retinal diseases. Marcela explains the differences between ophthalmologists and optometrists, how referrals work, what happens during the diagnostic process, and the range of tests used to diagnose inherited retinal conditions.

The conversation also covers what support is available following diagnosis, why some patients are discharged from regular ophthalmology care, when re-referral may be appropriate, and how ophthalmologists collaborate with researchers, genetic counsellors, Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs), rehabilitation specialists and other professionals.

This episode offers valuable insight for anyone living with inherited sight loss, supporting a loved one, or wanting to better understand the clinical care pathway and the professionals involved.

Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK.

Our latest Meet the Professionals podcast is here, and this month we’re joined by Danielle Wise, a Qualified Teacher of Multi Sensory Impairment (QTMSI).

Danielle supports children and adults with both sight and hearing loss, helping them communicate, learn, and navigate the world with confidence.

In this episode, we explore what MSI really means, how support is tailored to each person, and why early intervention and specialist guidance can make such a powerful difference.

A must‑listen for anyone interested in sensory support, education, or lived experience of sight loss. Listen now.

The latest E-Newsletter from Retina UK.

This is the audio edition of the Retina UK Newsletter, Look Forward - Summer 2026 (Issue 190). You can download a copy in PDF and Word format on the Retina UK website: ⁠https://retinauk.org.uk/resources⁠. Contents in this edition are as follows:

• Conference invitation - Tina Garvey
• Hats off to our incredible volunteers - Tina Garvey
• Tickets are selling fast for our Gala Dinner
• Finding connection through stories
• Book your place for our Annual Conference
• Free CPD-accredited conference for professionals
• Paid advertisement: MiniVision2+
• Paid advertisement: Optaro XL
• #TeamRetinaUK makes a splash
• Research news round-up
• Dates for your diary
• 50th anniversary year round-up
• Finding purpose through community
• Start bidding today!
• Annual General Meeting notice
• Thanks to you
• Donate to Retina UK this summer