What we do

Research
As an independent organisation, Retina Australia funds and facilitates the top medical research into inherited retinal diseases through a competitive grants selection process of the most innovative ideas from the best researchers from all the medical research institutions in the country.

Information
We provide information about inherited retinal diseases, guides for the newly diagnosed and parents of children diagnosed, eye care professionals, vision loss aids, how to look after your eyes, guides for financial and travel support and a guide for friends.

Support
We offer support through peer-to-peer social groups, phone assistance and referrals through personal guidance.
Thanks to our generous donors, we have invested

over $6.4million

in more than 140 projects

since 1989
Retina Australia supports innovative research that will bring hope of lifechanging therapies for all Australians affected by an inherited retinal disease.
Leighton Boyd AM
Chair of the Board of Directors