Policy & Campaigns

Driving policy change to improve outcomes for people affected by retinal conditions

Retina International works to influence policies, systems, and decisions that affect the lives of people living with retinal conditions.

Advocacy and Collaboration

Evidence-based advocacy and collaboration

Through evidence-based advocacy and collaboration, we work to ensure retinal health remains a global priority and that healthcare and research systems are designed around the needs of the people they serve. Our policy work focuses on:
Health Policy

Building healthcare systems that recognise retinal health needs

Retinal conditions can have significant impacts on individuals, families, and communities.
We advocate for healthcare systems that:
Recognise retinal health as a global priority
Support earlier diagnosis
Improve referral pathways
Increase access to specialist services
Address healthcare inequalities
Include patient perspectives
Research Policy

Ensuring research reflects patient priorities

Research and innovation are essential to improving outcomes.
Retina International promotes:
Meaningful patient involvement
Research shaped by lived experience
Collaboration between stakeholders
Responsible innovation
Greater awareness of research opportunities
Access to Care & Treatments

Promoting equitable access to innovation

Advances in retinal research must benefit people everywhere.
We advocate for access to:
Diagnosis
Specialist care
Support services
Clinical trials
Emerging therapies
Patient-Centred Healthcare

Ensuring healthcare decisions reflect lived experience

Patients are experts through experience.
Patient-centred healthcare means:
Listening to patient priorities
Supporting shared decision-making
Providing accessible information
Including patient perspectives in healthcare improvement
Retina International Campaigns

Bringing the global retinal community together to create change

Retina International’s campaigns bring together people affected by retinal conditions, patient organisations, researchers, clinicians, partners, and supporters to raise awareness, amplify patient voices, and drive meaningful action.

Through our campaigns, we address the issues that matter most to the retinal community — from increasing awareness and understanding of retinal conditions to promoting patient involvement, advancing advocacy priorities, and supporting progress in research and healthcare.

Retina International Campaigns

Creating opportunities for communities around the world

Each campaign is built on collaboration and shared purpose, creating opportunities for communities around the world to participate, share experiences, and contribute to a future where people affected by retinal conditions have access to the information, care, support, and innovations they need.

Together, we are turning awareness into action and ensuring that the voices of people affected by retinal conditions remain at the centre of change

Together, we are shaping the future of retinal health.

Whether you are a person living with a retinal condition, a family member, researcher, clinician, policymaker, industry partner, or patient organisation, Retina International provides opportunities to connect, collaborate, and create lasting impact.

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