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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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)...
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...
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...
Often children are misdiagnosed as having attention disorders, when the actual problem is eye related. Issues with eye movements can result in difficulty reading, problems with accommodation (focusing) will manifest as avoidance of reading and poor concentration. Nearsightedness will result...
At what age can I take my child to get their eyes tested? School going age is a good time to do this, unless there is something obviously wrong with the child’s eyes like a squint. Here are some...