Services

With our sophisticated, modern equipment and the combined experience and skills of our doctors, we can offer most medical, surgical and LASER eye treatments right here in Paarl.

EYE CONDITIONS & PROCEDURES

Here is a summary of the eye conditions in which we specialise and the treatment options that we offer. Please contact our reception if you are unsure of how we can help you with a specific symptom or condition.

CATARACT

A cataract occurs when the eye's natural lens loses its transparency. This leads to a decrease in sight due to less light entering the eye.

Most cataracts are age-related and usually on both sides. Surgical removal of the cataract and replacement with an artificial lens is the only treatment option available. This is usually performed under sedation as a day procedure. Cataract surgery usually has excellent results with fast visual recovery.

RETINA AND DIABETIC EYE DISEASE

Retina and diabetic eye disease refers to a group of disorders that affect the thin inside lining of the eye, called the retina. These diseases can be divided into "medical" and "surgical" conditions

Medical retinal conditions, such as diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), require sophisticated diagnostic equipment and up to date treatment. Treatment options include intra-vitreal antiVEGF injections (Avastin®, Lucentis®, Eylea®) dexamethasone implants (Ozurdex®) and laser treatment. Most of these can be managed in the consulting rooms.
Surgical retinal conditions usually require an operation to treat them. Examples of these include retinal detachments and macular holes. These procedures are performed under anaesthesia as a day procedure.

AI DIABETIC RETiNOPATHY SCREENING

We are excited to announce that we recently launched a diabetic retinopathy screening program which incorporates artificial intellegence to help detect diabetic retinopathy on retinal photos.

Through this program, we aim to assist our general practitioners and specialists with a quick, minimally invasive and affordable assessment of their diabetic patients eyes without booking them for an ophthalmologist consultation. Once you arrive, a retinal photograph will be taken by one of our ophthalmic assistants and the results will be interpreted using an artificial intelligence program. All photos will then be double checked by our ophthalmologists, who will then send a report and recommendations to the referring doctor as well as to the patient. If any treatable disease is detected, we will personally contact the patient for a full consultation and necessary treatment.

The following website will provide more info https://www.oxia.org/

GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is a collective term referring to a spectrum of conditions, usually characterised by an increase in eye fluid pressure.

Raised intraocular pressure can damage the optic nerve which in turn can lead to irreversible blindness.
The aim of glaucoma treatment is to lower the intraocular pressure. Treatment options include eye drops, laser (selective laser trabeculoplasty or SLT) and surgery, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

REFRACTIVE SURGERY

Refractive surgery aims to give near and far sighted people spectacle independence.

This can be done through manipulating the corneal surface with LASER (LASIK and PRK), implantable contact lenses (ICLs) or removing the eye's natural lens and replacing it with an appropriate artificial one.

OCULOPLASTICS

Oculoplastics, or oculoplastic surgery, is a subdivision of ophthalmology that refers to appendages around the eye.

These structures include the eyelids, the tear drainage system and the contents of the bony cavity (orbit,) in which the eyeball is settled. Diseases of these structures often has an effect on the eye and needs to be addressed to prevent damage.

PAEDIATRICS

Paediatric eye diseases range from those that are confined conditions in children to conditions that can also be found in adults.

Diagnosing and treating paediatric eye conditions are often challenging and requires a lot of patience and perseverance. Managing the parents’ expectations and associated anxiety around the well-being of their child is equally important. Common childhood conditions include squints and refractive problems (near-and far-sightedness).

PTERYGIUM

A pterygium forms when part of the conjunctiva grows over the cornea.

UV exposure is the main cause. Not all pterygiums need removal; however, when they cause discomfort or affect the vision, surgical removal is indicated. This is usually done under general anesthesia as a day procedure.

TRAUMA

Trauma of the eye can be divided into blunt and sharp injuries.

These injuries can range from a small foreign object on the surface of the eye to complex injuries that often require challenging surgery. Although some of these injuries can be managed medically, many will require surgical intervention.

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