Retinal Insight: A New Resource for Eye Care Professionals
Retina South Africa is proud to launch Retinal Insight, a newsletter for eye care professionals. It provides updates on breakthroughs in retinal research, emerging therapies, genetic discoveries, and clinical trials, while highlighting our role in research, advocacy, counselling, and patient support.
Our aim is to share insights that improve the patient journey and outcomes, and to work with you in ensuring access to new treatments. We welcome your feedback and topic suggestions—join us in advancing retinal care together. Contact us

The first edition of Retinal Insight features breaking news on a major international stem cell clinical trial (not yet open to SA citizens), guidance on supporting patients through the Vula App, a special offer for affordable genetic testing via UCT, and an urgent appeal to help children with LCA4. It also highlights exciting advances in retinal research, updates on global clinical trials, and preparations for World Retina Week 2025.
Click HERE to download a pdf copy of the newsletter