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ENEWS – Volume 53 – April 2024

The April edition of the Retina E-News is packed with exciting updates and opportunities for engagement. This month, we spotlight the appointment of our new vice chairperson, who brings a wealth of experience and vision to Retina SA. Celebrate with us the triumph of Ride for Sight 2024, an event that not only raised awareness but also significant funds for our cause.

Dive into the latest research insights that are illuminating the path to new treatments and understanding. Moreover, discover how you can play an active role in our community through a variety of channels.

There’s something for everyone in this issue, and we invite you to get involved and stay connected with Retina SA.

E-News – Volume 52 – December 2022

Our December 2023 E-News is available in audio format below.

ENEWS September 2023 Pdf

Our September 2023 E-News is available in audio format below.

In this edition of the E-News we talk about the Dis-Chem Ride for Sight 2024, Youth Engagement, latest research related to inherited retinal conditions and more.

E-News April 2023

Our April 2023  E-News is available in audio format below.

1. Ride for Sight 2023
2. Sub Committees
3. Covid, Diabetes and You
4. Research News (Optogenetics, Cone Preservation Trial, CRISPR CAS 9, Transcorneal Electrical Stimulation, AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy)
5. Clinical Trials Pipeline
6. Why Genetic Testing
7. Choroideremia
8. Ophthalmology Congress March 2023
9. Patient Support Services 
10. Social Media
11. Improvements to BeMyEyes

ENews December 2022

In this issue of the Newsletter:

1. Festive Message from the Chairman – Manny Moodley
2. Dis-Chem Ride for Sight 2023
3. Dis-Chem Swing for Sight 2022
4. Sub Committees
5. Retina International AMD Impact Study
6. Research News (Synthetic Retinoids, CRISPR/Cas9)
7. Foundation Fighting Blindness Insights
8. Optobionics (Stralight Clinical Trials, RP17 Resurrected)
9. Diabetic Retinopathy
10. Clinical Trials Pipeline
11. Antioxidant Supplementation
12. Webinars and Social Media
13. Free Counselling Service

ENews – August 2022

In this issue of the Newsletter:

1. New Management Committee 
2. Scientific and Medical Advisory Board
3. Annual General Meeting Speaker – Jenny Webster
4. Retina International Congress
5. Beat Diabetic Vision Loss
6. Research News 
7. Visionaries Hub
8. Congratulations to Our Athletes
9. Eastern Cape Outreach
10. Webinars and Communications
11. Social Media 
12. Free Zoom Counselling Service
13. Youth Group 
14. Dis-Chem Swing for Sight
15. Membership

ENews – April 2022

In this issue of the Newsletter:

1. Tribute to Jeff Matthee, Chairman of our Board of Trustees
2. Dis-Chem Ride for Sight 2022
3. OSSA Congress 2022
4. You, Diabetes and Your Vision
5. Research News
6. Eastern Cape Outreach
7. Upcoming Events in the Eastern Cape
8. Thank You to Our Sponsors
9. Webinars and Communications
10. Social Media 
11. Free Zoom Counselling Service
12. Youth Group 
13. Upcoming Event in Gauteng
14. Annual Membership Fee

ENews – December 2021

In this issue of the Newsletter:

1. World Diabetes Day – 14 November 2021
2. Dis-Chem Ride for Sight is back
3. Clinical Trial News
4. Research News
5. Need Genetic Testing
6. Education and Awareness
7. What happening in the Eastern Cape
8. AMD Outreach in the Eastern Cape
9. Job Opportunities
10. Our Star in Tokyo 
11. Amendments to Tax Regulations for Parents with Disabled Children

ENews – August 2021

In this issue of the Newsletter:

1. Tribute to James Cape – Chairman of Retina SA
2. New Management Committee
3. AGM Guest Speaker – Jonathan Abro
4. Patient Services
5. WhatsApp Groups 
6. Webinars
7. Gqerberha Youth Seminar
8. World Retina Week – 20-26 September
9. Research News
10. International Youth Group 
11. Hadley Institute
12. Thank You for Your Support

ENews – April 2021

In this issue of the Newsletter:

1. Welcome Lindiwe Maredi – Social Worker – Head Office
2. Virtual Counselling and Seminars
3. Research News
4. Need Genetic Testing
5. Deaf-Blind Society
6. Youth Group
7. Getting Into QR Codes
8. Job Seekers
9. Thank You for Your Support 

ENews – January 2021

In this issue of the Newsletter:

1. Editorial – By C Medefindt
2. Postponement of Dis-Chem Ride for Sight Affects Research
3. News from Division of Human Genetics at the University of Cape Town – Report by Dr Lisa Roberts
4. Research News
5. Call Usher Syndrome Patients
6. Need Genetic Testing
7. Webinars & Educational Webinars
8. Deaf-Blind Society Looking for Members in Gauteng
9. Youth Group
10. Annual Membership Fee