Potential treatments for Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy

Thursday 25 July 2024

Professor Jacqueline van der Spuy from the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology joins us to discuss the development of treatments for Doyne honeycomb retinal dystrophy, an inherited juvenile macular dystrophy affecting sight from early adulthood. Watch the video below.

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Roly Megaw

Understanding gene mutations in childhood eye disease

Thursday 25 January 2024

Researcher Roly Megaw sheds light on the devastating impact of RPGR gene mutations, which can cause macular and cone rod dystrophies.

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What causes photopsia and photophobia in patients with Stargardt?

Thursday 30 November 2023

What causes flashing lights in vision and discomfort with bright light in patients with Stargardt and how does it impact their lives? Professor Omar Mahroo and Dr Matteo Rizzi join us to discuss their latest research.

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Research into inherited retinal disease and the benefits of genetic counselling

Thursday 26 October 2023

Research optometrist Shelley Black and genetic counsellor Claire Kirk discuss the latest inherited retinal disease research and the benefits of genetic counselling.

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When and why are lasers used to treat patients with retinal diseases

Thursday 28 September 2023

Dr Liam Sullivan discusses lasers as treatment for patients with retinal conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion.

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Latest advances in genomics for inherited retinal disease

Thursday 29 June 2023

Researcher and scientist Gavin Arno, discusses developments in genomics and why it's so important to our understanding of inherited retinal disease.

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Gene editing for Stargardt

Tuesday 19 April 2022

PhD student Elena Piotter reveals more about how a gene editing technique called CRISPR could help to treat Stargardt disease.

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Professor Andrew Lotery, Director of Research

Latest developments into Stargardt disease research

Thursday 25 November 2021

Professor Andrew Lotery talks about the latest research into Stargardt disease and ongoing clinical trials worldwide.

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