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A neon sign with the words “GAME PLAY” in capital letters, centered within a circular frame. The sign is illuminated in blue and white tones, creating a glowing effect against a dark background. On the left, two crossed swords above a shield, and on the right, a game controller, both glowing with neon light.

In Memoriam: A Tribute to a Titan in the Sight-Loss Sector Read More

The image features a person with a white cane and a guide dog standing on a pavement, with a bridge in the background. The person is dressed in a striped shirt and pants, and the guide dog appears to be a Labrador. There is text in the top right corner that reads “RETINA SOUTH AFRICA” and below it, “A Cure in Sight for Blindness” followed by “SAVE OUR SIGHT.”

Join the Fight Against Sight Loss with ‘Save Our Sight’ Read More

A cobblestone pavement with a painted symbol indicating a disabled parking space. The symbol is a white pictogram of a person in a wheelchair set against a blue square background. Surrounding this blue square is a yellow hatched pattern, suggesting no parking or restricted access, typically used to denote the boundaries of the reserved space.

Disability Parking Disk Read More

A group of individuals with their faces obscured by brown rectangles is gathered closely, suggesting a sense of community or togetherness. One individual in the foreground is wearing a yellow shirt and a red beanie, and there are green trees in the background indicating an outdoor setting. The image features text overlay that reads ‘YOUTH MONTH 2024’ along with a graphic of a sunburst and the South African flag, implying the image is related to a celebration or recognition event taking place in South Africa in the year 2024.

Youth Month Read More

Digital flyer for the “RETINA SA A.G.M.” event. There is an image of Manny Moodley & Mariza Jurgens, the flyer design features a blue and white colour scheme and includes the Retina SA Logo

Save the date for our Annual General Meeting Read More

It features a close-up of a child’s hands engaging with colorful interlocking blocks, likely in a play environment. The image also includes text overlays. In the top right corner, “11 June” is displayed within a blue circle, and across the bottom, a blue strip carries the bold white text “INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLAY,” accompanied by decorative elements like confetti and emotive symbols. This image emphasizes the importance of playtime for children’s development and well-being.

International Day of Play Read More

The image depicts a group of individuals at the Disability Conference hosted by the University of the Free State. The individuals are positioned in front of a banner, with the front row seated and others standing behind.

Free State Conference Read More

The logo features a stylized eye with rays of light, symbolizing vision, and a heart shape at the center, representing care for sight. The tagline “save our sight”. Above the logo is the Words Retina South Africa

Campaign Save Our Sight [S.O.S] Read More

The image depicts a promotional booth for “Retina South Africa,” at the Transport Summit. The booth features a blue banner with the Retina SA logo and name, the tagline “A Cure in Sight for Blindness,” seated at the booth is Mariza Jurgens (Vice Chairperson) of Retina SA.

Transport Summit Read More

The image is a digital cover or advertisement for the “E-NEWS” by RETINA South Africa, Volume 53, dated April 2024. The top part of the image contains text indicating the volume and date. Below, there’s a logo and text for “RETINA SOUTH AFRICA,” accompanied by the tagline “a Cure in Sight for Blindness.” The middle section is labelled “Latest News,” and the bottom part shows an individual’s hands holding a smartphone with message icons above it, symbolizing communication. The section labelled “CONNECT WITH US” is followed by social media icons, suggesting ways to engage with Retina SA.

E-News – Volume 53 – April 2024 Read More

The illustration features a detailed, purple depiction of a virus or bacteria cell against a light background. The cell has various protrusions extending from its center. To the left of the cell, bold purple text reads “Rare Disease Day.” Below, in smaller font but still bold and purple, the date “February 28” is indicated. The overall design aims to raise awareness about rare diseases and their impact.

Rare Disease Day – 29 February 2024 Read More

Dis-Chem Ride for Sight 2024 Read More

World Radio Day 13 February 2024

World Radio Day 13 February 2024 Read More

International Day for Women in Science

International Day for Women in Science Read More

Celebrating 2023 Matric Success of Blind and Visually Impaired Students

Celebrating 2023 Matric Success of Blind and Visually Impaired Students Read More

Dis-Chem Ride for Sight Logo

Dis-Chem Ride for Sight -18 February 2024 Read More

Picture contains an image of 3 faces on the right hand sider overlapping each other and the Words World Mental Health Day 10 October and the Retina SA Logo

World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2023 Read More

Free Live Webinar - Love Your Eyes, Know Your Eyes Graphic

World Retina Day – 30 September 2023 Read More

Picture has the words World Retina Week 24-30 September 2023 and Love Your Eyes and Ours Too with a picture of an eye and a heart above it in a semi circle in the right hand corner

World Retina Week 24-30 September 2023 Read More

South African Optometric Association (SAOA)- Big Walk for Sight Read More

Picture of a man in front of a microscope and the words World Patient Safety Day 17 September 2023

World Patient Safety Day – 17 September 2023 Read More

Text ENews and the Retina Logo with the words connect with us displayed underneath and the icons of facebook, instagram, twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube with a picture of a man about to touch is cellphone

E-News – Volume 51 – September 2023 Read More

Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting Read More

Annual General Meeting – 12 August 2023

Annual General Meeting – 12 August 2023 Read More

Picture of two women researches in a laboratory with the words Clinical Trial underneath in Black lettering

Clinical Trials Day – 20 May 2023 Read More

Blocks with the words ENews April 2021 and a block to the right with an eye

E-News – Volume 50 – April 2023 Read More

Image: Left hand side is a world glove highlighted in green with the words 300 million people world wide live with a rare disease

Rare Disease Day — 28 February 2023 Read More

2023 Dis-Chem Ride for Sight – Race Report – Johnny Koen

2023 Dis-Chem Ride for Sight – Race Report – Johnny Koen Read More

Picture of Cyclists at the starting line of the Dis-Chem Ride for Sight with a block with the Dis-Chem Ride for Sight Logo and the words Boksburg City Stadium and 19 February 2023

2023 Dis-Chem Ride for Sight – Media Release Read More

Picture of Alani Ferreira Youth Team Member with her white cane and the words International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the date 3 December 2022 to the right of the picture

International Day of Persons with Disabilities Read More

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