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...
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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...
Pink Eye
Viral Conjunctivitis Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, can cause redness, itching, and tearing. Viral conjunctivitis is often diagnosed based on a person’s history and symptoms. It tends to occur in both eyes and often accompanies a common cold or respiratory...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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)...
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...
Computer Related Eyestrain
Most of us spend time in front of a computer, regardless of what profession we’re in. Prolonged computer use can harm your eyes and even lead to poor vision. The most common result of prolonged computer use is Myopia (near...