A partnership between the Umbono Eyecare Project, #keready, and the Department of Health is revolutionizing eye care for school children in the Ndlambe area. On Wednesday, August 21, the community of Nemato gathered at Jauka Hall to…
Hypertensive Retinopathy Hypertensive Retinopathy (HR) is a result of damage to the back of the eye, due to hypertension (high blood pressure). Typical signs of HR include narrowing of the small arteries and arterioles and haemorrhages…
Itchy, sore eyelids, crusty eyelashes and increased sensitivity to light may be symptoms of blepharitis. The good news is it’s not contagious and generally does not cause any permanent damage to eyesight. The bad news is it affects people…
Diabetic Retinopathy Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes is one of the top causes of blindness in the world. Diabetes typically affects individuals in their most productive years and it’s increasingly prevalent throughout the world, especially in…
Macular Degeneration Overview Macular degeneration (MD) or ARMD (Age Related Macular Degeneration) occurs when the tissue in the back of the eye responsible for fine detailed vision deteriorates. The health of the macula determines our…
Glaucoma Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (“Glaucoma”) is a chronic disease and it may be hereditary. It is painless, and the patient often does not realise they are slowly losing vision until the later stages of the disease. There is no cure…
What is Glaucoma? Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (“Glaucoma”) is a chronic disease and it may be hereditary. It is painless, and the patient often does not realise they are slowly losing vision until the later stages of the disease. There is…
This is the first in a series on eye care leading up to World Sight Day on 13 October 2022. Cataracts The lens in your eye must be clear in order to receive a sharply focused image. If it’s cloudy or opaque due to the gradual formation of…
