Improving a person’s vision through giving them the right spectacles, or restoring their sight through a cataract operation fundamentally changes their lives. Dr Davies Optometrists in Makhanda has been facilitating access to eye care for…
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…
