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 ...
29 Mar
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 ...