A Cure in Sight
for Blindness
Retina South Africa is the only patient group in South Africa dedicated to bringing promising clinical trials and treatments to South Africa. We offer free counselling, education, information and referrals to patients with retinal genetic vision loss and facilitate genetic testing.
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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: Rare Disease Day — 28 February 2023 .
Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is a rare type of inherited retinal degenerative disease characterized by severe loss of vision.

Article title: 2023 Dis-Chem Ride for Sight – Race Report – Johnny Koen .
The 34th Dis-Chem Ride for Sight was held in near-perfect weather conditions at Boksburg City Stadium on Sunday 19th.

Article title: 2023 Dis-Chem Ride for Sight – Media Release .
The Dis-Chem Ride for Sight, road cycling event, will be held on 19 February 2023. This popular event is.