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.
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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.
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Latest News & Events
. Article title: Tailoring Your CV .
When you are job-seeking as a person with a disability or visual impairment, your CV is often the first.
. Article title: Out of Sight – June 2026 .
Our latest Out of Sight newsletter is now live, featuring inspiring stories, important updates, and meaningful ways to get.
. Article title: Keynote Speaker AGM 2026 .
We are honoured to welcome Professor Marshall as the keynote speaker at our AGM on 25 July in Midrand..