E-News – Volume 50 – April 2023

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April 12, 2023

Optogenetics? What is It.

In Retinitis Pigmentosa the photoreceptors degenerate and are eventually no longer able to respond to light. Research in Optogenetics aims to bypass the photoreceptors and confer light sensitivity to other, intact retinal neural cells.

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Article title: Welcome – Lindiwe Maredi .

Retina South Africa welcomes a new staff member. Lindiwe Maredi who joined us as a social worker on April.

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News

Article title: Refsum Disease (RD) .

Refsum Disease (RD) is a rare disorder causing retinitis pigmentosa, anosmia, and polyneuropathy..

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Podcasts

Article title: Retinal Realities Podcast – Episode 6 – Introduction to Youth Edition .

An introductory podcast which outlines the intention of the Retinal Realities Podcast: Youth Edition founded by Retina South Africa. This.

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E-News – Volume 50 – April 2023

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Article title: Welcome – Lindiwe Maredi .

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