A Cure in Sight
for Blindness
Retina South Africa is the only patient led advocacy and support group for patients with a wide range of retinal conditions. Our goal is to ensure that all South Africans with these conditions have access to appropriate treatments, and to empower people with low vision to be productive members of society through information-sharing, education, training, and counselling.
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Research progress in genetics, stem cells, artificial vision and other exciting fields are fulfilling the dream of treatments for retinal genetic conditions such as Macular Dystrophies, Stargardt Dystrophy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome and Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retina South Africa is dedicated to ensuring access to this dream for all South Africans.
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Latest News & Events
. Article title: Out of Sight – March 2026 .
This month’s Out of Sight newsletter highlights several meaningful milestones and upcoming initiatives within the Retina South Africa community..
. Article title: Living with Stargardt’s Disease: Strength, Sport, and Community .
Rare Disease Week is a time to recognise the resilience, courage, and lived realities of people navigating conditions that.
. Article title: Looking Forward – Progress in Treatments for Rare Retinal Diseases .
Exciting advances are bringing hope to individuals living with rare inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). Retina South Africa’s latest update highlights.