Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is inflammation of the conjunctiva (transparent layer covering the eye). This inflammation may be caused by bacteria, fungus, allergies or viruses. Pink eye is generally very infectious, because we rub our eyes, and touch surfaces, which...
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Lazy Eye Treatment
The treatment needs to happen as soon as possible, if the difference in the vision between the two eyes is caused by a squint, a cataract, high Myopia, Astigmatism or hyperopia these need to be corrected as soon as possible....
Lazy Eye 2
Although it is termed “lazy eye”, it is not actually lazy at all, but is a problem that arises following the brain’s inability to use both eyes together as a team. Amblyopia occurs when the brain actively ignores information coming...
Lazy Eye/Amblyopia
What causes a lazy eye? A child’s visual system develops from birth until about eight years of age. During this time the eyes learn to communicate with the brain. The optic nerves that connect the eyes to the brain gradually...
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...
“Good” Vision doesn’t always mean Healthy Eyes
“I can see, so my eyes are fine, right?” We often use our vision to judge the health of our eyes, incorrectly assuming everything is okay just because we can see. A lot of South Africans believe what happens at...
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a devastating condition, one that is not very well understood. The vision lost cannot be regained, we can only try to slow down it’s progression. Getting your eyes examined regularly, even when you don’t have vision problems, is...
Angle Closure Glaucoma
Angle Closure Glaucoma Angle closure glaucoma is not very common, but it is very obvious. The happens when the outflow of aqueous humor is blocked, resulting in a pressure spike. This kind of glaucoma is characterized by severe pain, blurred...
Types Of Glaucoma
Open angle Glaucoma This is the most common type of glaucoma, it is painless, and the vision loss is slow and progressive. This is associated with increased pressure in the eye. Not all people with primary open-angle glaucoma have high...
Glaucoma
Over the next few days, we’ll talk about Glaucoma, which is a very serious, sight threatening condition, without a cure. Glaucoma is a very complicated condition, in which there is damage to the optic nerve, due to increased intraocular pressure...