E-News – August 2022

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August 19, 2022

In our August edition of the E-News we welcome the newly elected Management Committee.

We are also excited to announce that we have two new advisors to the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board, Professor John G Flannery (Professor of Optometry and Neuro Science at UCLA) and Dr Linett Du Toit an Opthalmologist from Cape Town.

Click Here to read these stories or our previous Newsletters.

News

Article title: Bionic Sight’s Optogenetic Therapy .

This exciting research enables blind patients to detect light and motion in an early trial. The therapy is designed.

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Podcasts

Article title: Retinal Realities Podcast – Episode 24 – Rare Retinal Diseases .

🌟 Rare Disease Day 2025 - Shining a Light on Rare Retinal Diseases! 🌟 Join Retina South Africa as.

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Article title: Education and Awareness .

WhatsApp Group There are 3 age-appropriate WA groups that RSA administers. Youth 16+, Adults with RD and Parents of.

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E-News – August 2022

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Article title: Bionic Sight’s Optogenetic Therapy .

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