Retinal Realities

✨ New Podcast Episode Out Now!

In this episode of the Retinal Realities Podcast, we chat to Ferdie Danzfuss — a software developer living with Stargardt’s disease and the creator of the incredible Umsizi Reader app.

Discover how Ferdi turned his personal challenges into an innovative solution that helps visually impaired users:

💡 This episode is packed with inspiration, practical tips, and a powerful reminder of what’s possible when technology meets determination.

🎙Listen at https://youtu.be/xepcj8eX3H4

Episode 34 - Empowering Accessibility through Innovation In this episode of the Retinal Realities Podcast, we speak with Ferdie Danzfuss— software developer, Retina South Africa member, and creator of the Umzizi Re...

✈️ Flying with a Guide Dog: What You Need to Know

Air travel can be stressful — now imagine doing it with a guide dog by your side.
In our latest Retinal Realities podcast episode (released for International Guide Dog Day), host Karen speaks to experienced traveller Mariza, who shares her real-life insights on flying both locally and internationally with her guide dog, Dottie.

From booking flights and paperwork to airport security, long-haul journeys, and international regulations, this episode unpacks the realities — the challenges, the preparation, and the rewards of travelling with a guide dog.

🐕 Practical tips
✈️ Honest experiences
🌍 Local & international travel advice

Whether you’re a guide dog user, planning future travel, or wanting to understand accessible travel better, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now & subscribe:
👉 https://bit.ly/RetinalRealities-Eps33-InternationalGuideDogsDay

Retina South Africa Episode 33 - International Guide Dogs Day - Flying with a Guide Dog - What you need to know

Episode 28 - Empowered to Educate - Pieter’s Stargardt Story

In this inspiring episode of Retinal Realities, we sit down with Peter Lindeque, a passionate educator and founder of an online tutoring platform designed for learners with Stargardt’s disease and other visual impairments. Diagnosed at age 10, Peter’s path was shaped by uncertainty, resilience, and the unwavering support of his family. His story is a testament to the power of education—not just as a tool for learning, but as a weapon for transformation.

Peter shares how perseverance and purpose helped him overcome self-doubt and build a mission-driven platform rooted in patience, inclusivity, and lifelong learning. His philosophy as an educator reminds us that great teachers don’t just teach—they inspire growth, confidence, and possibility.

Tune in to discover how Pieter turned personal challenges into a movement for empowerment, and how his work continues to light the way for learners navigating life with low vision.

YouTube Link https://youtu.be/_Ya6240hRDw

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Episode 28 - Empowered to Educate with Pieter Lindeque In this inspiring episode of Retinal Realities, we sit down with Peter Lindique, a passionate educator and founder of an online tutoring platform designed fo...