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.
Webinar: protecting your remaining vision: eye health, low vision support and practical advice
Many people with inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) ask what they can do to protect their remaining vision and maintain good eye health. In this informative webinar, we'll explore practical steps you can take to support your sight and make the most of the vision you have.
Led by Louise Gow, Head of Eye Health, Optometry and Low Vision at the RNIB, this session will cover the importance of regular eye examinations and hospital appointments, recognising changes in your vision, and understanding when and where to seek help.
We’ll also discuss low vision adaptations, reducing glare, choosing suitable glasses and glare shields, UV protection, eye safety, and wider lifestyle factors that support overall eye health. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with sight loss for many years, this webinar will provide practical advice and information to help you feel confident in managing your eye health.
Topics covered:
- Why regular eye tests and hospital appointments matter
- Recognising changes in vision and red flag symptoms
- When and where to seek help
- Low vision adaptations and support
- Managing glare and choosing appropriate glare shields
- UV protection and eye safety
- Healthy lifestyle choices that support eye health
- Making the most of your remaining vision
16 Oct 2026
Podcast: The Blind Stylist: Tilly Dowler on fashion, confidence and living with stargardt disease
In this episode of the Retina UK Podcast, we sit down with Tilly Dowler, known to many on social media as @the_blind_stylist. Living with stargardt disease, Tilly uses her platforms to share honest insights into life with sight loss while challenging common misconceptions about visual impairment.
We discuss her diagnosis, her journey to becoming more confident about her sight loss, and how she built a supportive online community through social media. Tilly also shares her passion for fashion and beauty, offering practical advice for maintaining personal style, applying makeup, and building confidence after sight loss.
The conversation explores her career journey, from running her own boutique to launching a new online styling service, as well as the importance of disability representation in the fashion and beauty industries.
14 Oct 2026
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