Episode 24 - Rare Retinal Diseases

🌟 Rare Disease Day 2025 - Shining a Light on Rare Retinal Diseases! 🌟This Rare Disease Day (28 Feb 2025), Retina South Africa highlights the challenges and breakthroughs in rare retinal diseases with expert Claudette Medefindt on our latest podcast episode! 🎙️🔍 Did you know?👁️ Rare retinal diseases affect fewer than 1 in 10,000 people.🧬Genetic testing is key to accurate diagnosis, with over 300 genes linked to these conditions.💡Exciting advancements like gene therapy & CRISPR bring hope for future treatments!💙 Managing life with a rare retinal disease? Prioritize healthy living, screen breaks, and expert guidance—and remember, you're not alone! Retina SA is here to support you.Thank you to Roche Products (Pty) Ltd for sponsoring this wonderful series of Retinal Realities podcasts.Podcast Disclaimer: Any information, either audio or visual, contained on this Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.We are not medical doctors, and you should always contact your physician or other qualified health care professional for any medical advice you need.The views expressed in this podcast do not reflect the views of Retina South Africa or any of our sponsors.