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Retina UK

Retina UK
Retina UK
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Inherited Sight Loss
Gene Therapy
Mental Health
Sight Loss
Genetic Testing
Community Support
Ophthalmology
Fundraising
Inherited Retinal Conditions
Peer Support
Visual Impairment
Peer-To-Peer Support
Peer Support Groups
Inherited Retinal Dystrophy
Medical Research
Emotional Support
Eye Care Support Pathway
Usher Syndrome

Retina UK supports people affected by inherited progressive sight loss and invests in medical research to ensure that people an lead a fulfilling life, now and in the future.

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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:

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In the latest episode of our Meet the Professionals podcast, we speak with Louise Gow, a low vision specialist and the Head of Eye Health, Optometry and Low Vision at RNIB. Louise has dedicated her career to helping people make the most of their rema... more

In this episode of Meet the Professionals, Lauren speaks with Richard Bounds, Vision Rehabilitation Specialist and CEO of the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN). Richard shares his journey into the profession, explains the vital role ... more

Understanding what happens during an optician appointment can make a real difference for people living with inherited sight loss. In this webinar, taking place on Wednesday 22 April at 7pm on Zoom, we’ll explore the vital role opticians play - from e... more

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Louise Gow
Low vision specialist and head of eye health, optometry, and low vision at the RNIB
RNIB
Episode: Podcast: Meet the professionals: Low vision specialist
Ashish Chokshi
Optometry Lead for Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital and owner of independent practice Diapri Clinic
Moorfields Eye Hospital / Diapri Clinic
Episode: Webinar: Optician appointments explained: what to ask and why it matters
Professor Marcela Votruba
Professor of Ophthalmology at Cardiff University, Consultant Ophthalmologist at University Hospital Wales
Cardiff University
Episode: Webinar: Ask the expert with Professor Marcela Votruba
Louisa Lytton
Spokesperson for the BBC Lifeline Appeal for Retina UK
Retina UK
Episode: Podcast: Retina UK BBC Lifeline Appeal with Louisa Lytton
Graham Ives
Father of a child with retinitis pigmentosa and 2025 fundraiser who ran across the Sahara Desert.
Episode: Annual Conference 2025: Creating change together
Cathy Evans
Chair of Trustees, Retina UK
Retina UK
Episode: Programme - Retina UK Professionals' Conference 2025
Robert Henderson
Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital, Moorfields Eye Hospital
Episode: Programme - Retina UK Professionals' Conference 2025
Michael Crossland
Senior Research Fellow, University College London
UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
Episode: Programme - Retina UK Professionals' Conference 2025
Rachel Canavan
PhD Student, University College London
UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
Episode: Programme - Retina UK Professionals' Conference 2025

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Lauren
Host of Retina UK podcast / Meet the Professionals series

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Webinar: Optician appointments explained: what to ask and why it matters
Q: How often should most adults have an eye examination?
Most adults should have an eye examination every two years, with more frequent checks for those at higher risk or over 60/under 16, and annual checks for higher-risk groups or specific conditions.
Webinar: Optician appointments explained: what to ask and why it matters
Q: What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
An optometrist focuses on eye health, vision testing, and corrective devices, while an ophthalmologist has medical training to perform surgeries and manage broader medical/surgical aspects of eye care.
Podcast: Meet the professionals: ECLO
Q: How can people access ECLO support, and where do referrals come from?
Access can be by self-referral or through hospital staff; RNIB helpline can guide patients to the correct ECLO covering their area, and referrals can come from clinicians, optometrists, or community services.
Podcast: Meet the professionals: ECLO
Q: How did you become an ECLO?
There is a dedicated ECLO course called iClinic Support Studies run by RNIB, which upon completion and an exam, qualifies someone to work as an ECLO.
Podcast: Meet the professionals: ECLO
Q: How would you describe what an ECLO does?
An ECLO is based in the hospital eye department and provides practical advice, emotional support, and information about services, acting as a bridge between medical care and community resources to help patients navigate their condition and maintain independence.

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What is Retina UK about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on vision loss, rehabilitation, and patient-centered care within the inherited retinal disease space, frequently featuring clinicians, researchers, and frontline professionals who connect medical care with practical support. Episodes commonly explore how services like low-vision care, rehabilitation, genetic counselling, ECLO roles, and community resources interface with patients' lives, often including lived-experience perspectives from patients and families. The show stands out for its hands-on, service-oriented angle—highlighting referral pathways, accessibility, NHS and charity collaborations, and real-world impact of emerging therapies and technologies. It's likely to appeal to eye-care professionals, researchers, c... more

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2. Ashish Chokshi
3. Professor Marcela Votruba
4. Louisa Lytton
5. Graham Ives
6. Cathy Evans
7. Robert Henderson
8. Michael Crossland

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