29 Mar
FAQ 3: How often should one have a consultation with an optometrist?
Optometrists are a critical part of the eye care network, they are essential to helping patients and, when appropriate, referring them on to Ophthalmologists and ...
28 Mar
FAQ 2: “How important are preventative measures e.g. sunglasses?
Answer: 75% of all cases of blindness are avoidable, through prevention or treatment, which is why learning about how to care for your eyes and ...
27 Mar
It’s World Optometry Week!
In World Optometry Week, we recognise the importance of our Optometrists. They are the entry point into the eye care system and offer primary health ...
02 May
Our claims process with the medical aid schemes
The claims processing of some of the Medical Aid Schemes can be confusing. Our Hospital team works closely with the patient, main member and medical ...
19 Mar
Touching 10 000 lives!
Recently, we touched the life of our 10000th patient! The 10000th patient had a procedure performed by Dr Sanjay Lalloo supported by the skilled Hospital ...
Diabetic retinopathy: early detection and prevention are the cure!
Dr Enslin Uys spoke with the Ophthalmological Society of South Africa today, #WorldRetinaDay about diabetic retinopathy! Early detection and prevention are the cure! Retinal screening ...
28 Jun
Pietermaritzburg Eye Hospital achieves two incredible milestones!
A landmark week at the Pietermaritzburg Eye Hospital, with two incredible milestones reached, enables the Hospital and Ophthalmologists to assist more people with specialised eye ...
22 Feb
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 ...
31 Jan
In Howick: Expert Treatment. Expert Treatment.
At the start of the new year, it seems an opportune time to remind you that should you be concerned about your eyes, you are ...
30 Nov
Common paediatric eye conditions and how to look after children’s eyes – Dr Sanjay Lalloo (Ophthalmologist)
Children’s eyes and vision are constantly developing and changing as they grow. Therefore, it is important to detect and treat any eye problems early, before ...
31 Oct
Your eyes – the window to your soul by Dr Enslin Uys (Ophthalmologist)
There are so many different diseases that can affect the eyes and reduce your vision and quality of life. Many of these diseases are preventable ...
29 Jun
Do what needs to be done, so you can do what you want
The assumption that as you reach an older age, you will likely be diagnosed with a change in health status is not entirely incorrect. As ...
12 May
International Nurses Day 2023
International Nurses Day 2023 marked the deliberate change in focus to a remarkable future. After spending 3 years elaborating on “Nurses, The Voice to Lead”, ...
28 Mar
Patient Resources
These two brochures are designed to help walk you through your procedure and time with us.
24 Mar
Pietermaritzburg Eye Hospital turns five!
Jubilation was in the air as our team celebrated our fifth anniversary. The reception area buzzed with chatter, laughter and camera flashes as all the ...
13 Nov
Proud Recipient of PMCB Business of the Year 2022
A multitude of magical moments has led to the Pietermaritzburg Eye Hospital being presented with the accolade of Business of the Year 2022 in the ...
13 Oct
Love Your Eyes This World Sight Day
On World Sight Day our nursing staff encourage the community to love and look after their own eyes health by accessing the eye care system ...
21 Sep
Caring for patients living with Alzheimers at Pietermaritzburg Eye Hospital
Patient-centered care, the practice of caring for patients in ways that are meaningful and valuable to the individual patient, includes listening to, informing and involving ...
30 Aug
Give The Gift of Sight
In August there is a broader effort to raise awareness around Organ Donation, and the life-changing value for transplant recipients. There is much less attention ...
04 Aug
Keep Your Eye On The Ball…
That is one important way eye injuries are prevented in all sporting disciplines! If you know where the object is, you are more likely to ...
30 Aug
Anaesthesia during eye procedures
Typically, procedures performed in a Hospital require some degree of anaesthetic to ensure you have a comfortable and safe experience. The aim of anaesthesia is ...
12 Aug
Florence Nightingale, still inspiring today!
As we celebrate this year’s Women’s Month under the theme: “Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights for an Equal Future”, we acknowledge the contribution of a ...
12 Jul
Emergency Only: 12-16 July 2021
Owing to the instability in the area, we have decided, for the safety of our patients and our staff, to not perform elective procedures today ...
02 Jul
Caring through COVID-19
We understand the feelings and emotions around making a choice as to whether or not to access health care. We want to reassure you that ...
29 May
Pietermaritzburg Eye Hospital: what is important to know about how we work
We know it can be difficult to understand how each of the independent private hospitals works. Each private hospital is unique and implements practices and ...
16 Mar
Early detection for pterygiums gets the best results
The beautiful South African sun and environment can be extremely harsh on our bodies, including our eyes. People who spend a lot of time outdoors, ...
09 Mar
Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management
The optic nerve, sending messages about what the eye sees to the brain, is vital for good vision. When the pressure in the eye (intraocular ...
01 Mar
It’s time to celebrate!
Today, we celebrated turning 3 years old! Since opening on 1 March 2018, we have treated more than 4000 patients from ages 1 right through ...
17 Feb
It’s great to be outdoors but remember to protect your eyes
It’s great that we can all head for the outdoors again but it’s important to remember to protect your eyes when you’re heading for the ...
04 Jan
Caring through COVID-19
We understand the feelings and emotions that we are all having to deal with on a daily basis. There is so much information available, yet ...
28 Sep
Protect the windows to your soul, look after yourself – you’re worth it!
Your age does not determine your value, does not determine your knowledge, nor remove your right to information and choice. Instead, your knowledge, influence, experience, ...
10 Sep
The Stories They Could Tell
Our individual outlook on life is strongly influenced by what our eyes see. The details of our surroundings are transported through 1 million nerve cells ...
26 Aug
Your eye health is essential to your quality of life.
Stay active and confident by looking after your eyes, and vision quality. Our team of Ophthalmologists can treat or manage the majority of eye conditions. ...
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 ...
05 May
If both eyes feel irritated, here’s what to do!
We frequently are asked what to do if your eyes feel like there is something in them and they are irritated. If BOTH your eyes ...
21 Apr
Does it feel like you have sand in one of your eyes?
You may be experiencing a foreign body sensation. While in most instances there is no danger, avoid rubbing your eye(s) and please do not use ...
14 Apr
What to do if you get hand sanitiser in your eye
The introduction of strict hand hygiene is essential for control of the Coronavirus pandemic. It has also created new challenges for our eyes. One of ...
27 Mar
We are open for eye emergencies
These are unprecedented times and we, like every individual and service in South Africa, are adapting to this new dynamic. Our team has weighed up ...
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 ...
01 Jul
Restoring sight to our 2000th patient!
Recently, we celebrated restoring sight to our 2000th patient, Mrs Nidd, who commented she could immediately detect a dramatic improvement in her sight. By the ...
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 ...
24 Aug
What is a vitrectomy?
A vitrectomy is a highly specialised surgical procedure where the vitreous humour is removed from the eye. The vitreous humour fills the back four-fifths of ...
20 Jul
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive, irreversible damage to the optic nerve (vision nerve) that connects the eye to the brain. ...