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Itchy Eyes
Allergic conjunctivitis caused by eye allergies is very common. Eye allergies, like other types, can be triggered by allergens including pollen, animal dander and dust mites. The most common symptom of allergic conjunctivitis is itchy eyes, the eyes may also be teary and red. In some cases, cold-like symptoms may be present. Anti-allergy eye drops […]
Bacterial Pink Eye
Bacterial conjunctivitis is a common type of pink eye, caused by bacteria that infects the eye through various sources of contamination. The bacteria can be spread through contact with an infected individual, exposure to contaminated surfaces or through other means such as sinus or ear infections. Bacterial conjunctivitis usually produces a thick discharge or pus […]
Red Eye (Subconjunctival Haemorrhage)
A subconjunctival haemorrhage is bleeding underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden or severe sneeze or cough, heavy lifting, straining, vomiting or even rubbing one’s eyes too roughly. It can also occur as a side effect of eye surgery or blood thinners. It can look very scary and alarming, but it’s usually harmless. […]
Blurry Vision Due to Diabetes
There are many conditions that can result in blurry vision, some are life and sight threatening, others can be resolved with spectacles and or eye drops. One of the most common and serious causes is Diabetes. Blurry vision is often one of the first warning signs of diabetes. Your vision may be blurry because fluid […]
Cleaning Your Lenses
Spectacle lenses with anti glare coating often get smudges on them fairly easily. There are newer anti glare coatings that can repel fingerprints and dust, they do however, still need to be cleaned. I’ve seen people use their clothes, tissues, dirty cloths, toilet paper, amongst other things, to clean their specs. Truth is, none if […]
How often should you have your eyes examined?
Most medical aid schemes will only cover the eye test once every two years. This frequency is okay except in the following cases: Children who wear spectacles Glaucoma suspects Anyone over the age of 40 If you suffer from chronic conditions such as hypertension or Diabetes Spectacles may not need to be changed every year […]
Driver’s License Renewal
Driver’s license Certificates These are issued free of charge to our patients, who have had their eyes tested less than 2 years ago, any one else must get their eyes tested first (medical aid will pay if funds are available) then certificate will be issued. If you don’t want to do a full test, you […]
Eye Drops for Red Eyes
Decongestants These are drops that are meant to make your eyes “whiter”. The most popular here is Eye gene. It’s important to remember that these drops simply make your blood vessels thinner, therefore making your eyes less red. They do not address what caused the redness in the first place. Prolonged use of these drops […]