Eye Care Centre

Overview

Welcome to the Eye Care Centre
This section endeavours to provide you with information about the care of your eyes.

• A pterygium is a triangular growth of abnormal tissue that invades the cornea. Its development is not related to injury or inflammation. 90% of pterygia are located nasally. Both eyes are frequently involved but often only one.
• Dry eyes is certainly the most common eye condition and the incidence is increasing rapidly.
• The eyes and Ultra-Violet light. Read more about the kinds of dangers that we as South Africans should be aware of when we go into the sun.
• Get the low-down on Glaucoma.Did you know that Glaucoma occurs when there is a build-up of pressure within the eye due to clogged or covered over drainage canals, where the eye fluid can not drain away?
• The retina is the thin inner lining of the eyeball. It acts like the film in a camera to "create the picture".
• Find out about refractive eye surgery and excimer surgery in our contribution on Laser surgery.
• Diabetics should read this as diabetes can affect the eyes in several ways.
• What is the function of the Cornea? If the cornea for any reason should become cloudy your vision will be permanently reduced.
• Find out what lies behind your Contact Lenses and why it can be bad for you.
• Presbyopia There is a new way to repair your reading problems without contact lenses or glasses.