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...
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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...
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...
We’re Open!
We’re back from our short holiday break and are raring to go. We hope you’ve had a restful festive season, and that 2020 will be a prosperous year. We’ll update you as the medical aid changes happen, but so far,...
Year End Function
Please note that both our Woodmead and Sunninghill offices will close at 12:30 today for our year end function.
Holiday Season
As the holidays get closer and closer, one can’t help but reflect on the last 11 months. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us and hope we will continue to earn your support in...