Keep your eye on the ball…
Sports and activity environments come with their own unique set of risks to the eyes. Awareness of the whereabouts of the sports equipment and balls ...
22 Feb
24 Jun
Eye health is essential. There is no need to wait.
It is safe to come here. You can drive up to the door of the consulting suite. Call to make an appointment with one of ...
28 Nov
Glaucoma – early diagnosis and regular monitoring are key.
Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage to the optic nerve. When the pressure in the eye ...
28 Nov
Did you know that diabetes affects the health of your eyes?
“Diabetic eye disease is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness.” remarked ophthalmologist, Dr Uys. “Good blood glucose control is the most effective way ...
05 Nov
Our sight is our gift
As Helen Keller is quoted, “Alone we can do so little, but together we can achieve so much”. The team that cares for your health, ...
25 Oct
Safety first when handling sparklers and fireworks
Sparklers and fireworks injuries are common during the festival of Deepavali, Halloween, Guy Fawkes, Christmas and New Year’s Eve when traditionally sparklers and fireworks form ...
23 Oct
Did you know repeated eye rubbing can seriously affect your child’s vision?
Children who have allergies such as sinus problems, allergic rhinitis, eczema and asthma are likely to have ocular allergies. These present with symptoms such as ...
20 Jun
The Gift of Sight
Under the auspices of the Ophthalmic Society of South Africa (OSSA) all five eye specialists based at the Pietermaritzburg Eye Hospital assist community members who ...
28 Mar
The Importance of Eye Protection
It is extremely important to protect your eyes with safety glasses while doing the following:brush cutting, grinding, hammering metal, chopping wood. Dr. Enslin Uys, one ...
20 Mar
You Are Our Number One
Jubilation was in the air as our team celebrated our first birthday. A year ago, we opened our doors aiming to become a leading provider ...
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