Retinal detachment is when the thin layer at the back of the eye (retina) becomes loose. Unless treated urgently retinal detachment can permanently affect sight and can cause blindness.

Ongoing research is directed at investigating the genetic risk factors for retinal detachment, particularly in children where retinal detachment can be so devastating in terms of life-long loss of vision.

The Stickler Syndrome community is fortunate to have specialists at the forefront of world research in this field, but we are competing with other better known research areas for important research funds – this is where every little donation goes towards the continued research.