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: SWING FOR SIGHT 2025 .
Meet Our First New Player Introducing Manie Blom - one of the new faces of Team Retina SA! We’re thrilled.
. Article title: E-News – July 2025 .
Our latest E-News is packed with important updates for the Retina South Africa community. We’re reminding members to join.
. Article title: Accessibility Parking .
A landmark amendment to the National Transport Act was signed, effective from December 3, 2024, introducing a standardized National Disability.