World Retina Week 19th to 25th September 2005: Call to Action

Retina South Africa joins 47 countries in September to create awareness of retinal blinding conditions such as:

• Macular Degeneration
• Retinitis Pigmentosa
• Usher Syndrome

These genetic conditions affect hundreds of thousands of South Africans and millions of people world wide.

Early detection can lead to intervention, genetic counseling, access to future therapy and rehabilitation.

For more information contact:
Retina South Africa share call 0860 595959

To arrange an interview contact Retina South Africa:

Ebrahim Patel
CEO
Retina South Africa
082 928 3766
national@rpsa.org.za
www.rpsa.org.za

Claudette Medefindt
Director for Science
Retina South Africa
083 306 5262
medefindt@intekom.co.za