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: Keynote Speaker AGM 2026 .
We are honoured to welcome Professor Marshall as the keynote speaker at our AGM on 25 July in Midrand..
. Article title: Carine Fraser: Walking the Camino with Purpose .
Carine Fraser a member of Retina South Africa is taking on the final 258 km of the Camino—while living.
. Article title: Accessible Communications .
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, commonly known as ICASA, is the regulator responsible for the communications sector,.