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
Research impact reports
Improving real-world mobility and assessing long-term safety outcomes with a retinal prosthesis (“Bionic Eye”)
Associate Professor Penelope Allen - Centre for Eye Research Australia, Melbourne
$39,862 (2022)
RNA base editing strategies as potential therapeutic of inherited retinal dystrophies
Associate Professor Guei-Sheung (Rick) Liu - Centre for Eye Research Australia, Melbourne
$40,000 (2022)
Neuroprotective effect of SAHA in Retinitis Pigmentosa. Do time and frequency matter?
Dr Rabab Rashwan - Lions Eye Institute, Perth
$40,000 (2022)
Read more about Improving Sensory Substitution Low Vision Devices Through Novel Software Adaptations
Improving Sensory Substitution Low Vision Devices Through Novel Software Adaptations
Associate Professor Lauren Ayton - University of Melbourne
$40,643 (2021)
Latest Retina Australia news
2024 Research Grants Announced
Retina Australia is delighted to announce two new Research Grant recipients for 2024. The new projects will focus on Stargardt disease and Virtual Reality...
Retina Australia’s website upgraded, rebranded and accessibility compliant
Retina's Australia's new website is now live, upgraded for...
2023 Research Grants Announced
Retina Australia is delighted to announce the Research Grant Recipients for 2023. This year, Retina Australia has provided over $115,000 in funding to two...
Latest blog posts
World Research Summary by Dr Catherine Civil
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Vision Loss Priority Setting Partnership and an Introduction to Stem Cell & Gene Therapies
This is a summary of the webinar held on...
The VENTURE Study
The Victorian Evolution of Inherited Retinal Diseases Natural History Registry (VENTURE) Study is a collaboration between the Centre for Eye Research Australia and the University of Melbourne led by...
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