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.

LEARN MORE

How We Can Help

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.

Help line +27 10 497 9489 or Start a WhatsApp chat

How You Can Help

Become a member.

Learn how you can become a member of our community.

LEARN MORE

Invest in a miracle.

Participate in our fund raising initiatives to help restore the gift of sight.

LEARN MORE

Make a Donation.

Donate now and help us fight blindness.

LEARN MORE

Latest News & Events

Promotional collage for the Dis-Chem Ride for Sight 2026 event, featuring cyclists at the start line and riding in groups. Banners for Dis-Chem Pharmacies and Retina South Africa appear throughout, with bold central text reading “Dis-Chem Ride for Sight 2026 – Cycling to Restore the Gift of Sight.”.
Article category: Events .

Article title: Dis-Chem Ride for Sight 2026 .

Be part of something bigger than the ride. Join the Dis-Chem Ride for Sight on 15 February 2026 at.

LEARN MORE
Promotional image for World Diabetes Day. A person wearing blue medical gloves uses a glucose meter to check another person's blood sugar level, which reads 5.3. A red drop of blood is visible above the tested finger. In the background, a circular graphic repeats the phrase “World Diabetes Day” around a central blue dot. Main text reads “The Critical Call: World Diabetes Day in South Africa.” Retina SA logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Article category: Events .

Article title: The Critical Call: World Diabetes Day in South Africa .

South Africa is grappling with an escalating diabetes crisis. With an estimated 4.2 to 4.6 million adults living with diabetes, the.

LEARN MORE
Clear plastic bottle with gold cap containing white capsules. The label reads 'Nurture Vision Eye Health with Marigold Extract – Antioxidant for the maintenance of good eye health. 30 capsules..
Article category: News .

Article title: Clinically Complete, Locally Available .

In the fast-evolving landscape of eye care, protecting vision has become just as important as correcting it. With an.

LEARN MORE