About this episode
This episode features the audio edition of the Retina UK Newsletter, highlighting various topics related to vision and community support.
This is the audio edition of the Retina UK Newsletter, Look Forward - Spring 2026 (Issue 189). 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: A heartfelt thank you for standing with us (Tina Garvey) Staying connected: Small changes, big impact Join us for the grand finale to our 50th anniversary year! Research news round up Two journeys, one desert Volunteer spotlight: Building peer support in the South-West Stepping onto the career ladder Gene therapy to restore and maintain vision PAID ADVERTISEMENT: Turn night into day – Luna PAID ADVERTISEMENT: New! Optaro® Thank you Have fun and make a difference for people with inherited sight loss Give the gift of hope through a regular donation Dates for your diary Donate to Retina UK this spring
Topics covered
- newsletter
- vision
- research
- volunteering
- donations
Keywords
- gene therapy
- peer support
- 50th anniversary
- sight loss
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Word, Luna, Optaro®
Books & works: Look Forward -, Look Forward - Spring
Places: the South-West
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