Look After Your Eyes
The Eye Laser Clinic in Tygervalley specializes in laser eye surgery and expert eye treatment. If you need to consult with an ophthalmologist or have an annual checkup make an appointment with us. The clinic offers leading eye procedures.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, March 03, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Looking after your eyes and visiting an eye clinic is possibly the last thing to enter your mind on a daily basis. There may be occasions when you take your seeing eyes and near perfect vision for granted, as many of us do. But as your body ages, so do the eyes and the efficacy with which they see. There are, however steps to assist with eye-care and these can be tested by specialists at the Eye Laser Clinic in Tygervalley.

There are some eye diseases, such as Glaucoma, to be aware of as you age, especially if you are 40 years or older. Eyes need to be tested annually to pick up conditions or eye deficiencies early. Without having an annual eye test you will rarely be able to ascertain whether or not your eyes are deteriorating. By the time you have developed symptoms such as blurred vision or pain, the damage has already been done and is in some cases irreversible. Fortunately Glaucoma can easily be treated with eye drop medication or surgery, but early diagnosis is important to prevent permanent vision loss.

For many people over the age of 65, varying degrees of cataract development may already be an issue. The cataract can be treated with eye surgery, so there is no need to be concerned. The cataract effects the lens of your eye with a clouding over the lens, light is therefore unable to reach the back of the eye and your vision will be indistinct or unclear. Cataracts develop over a period of months or many years, so they can be hard to recognise. Symptoms to be aware of include dimming of your vision, double vision in one eye, poor night vision and light sensitivity. Cataracts develop as we age and surgery is the only option for successful removal.

A healthy attitude begins with you. Have your eyes tested annually so that you can avoid the loss of vision. If you are diabetic, you may face other complications too. The potential to suffer from severe vision impairment or loss is much greater when you are a diabetic patient. Diabetic Retinopathy eye disease affects the retinal blood vessels, which may develop minute tears, causing fluid or blood to seep into the retina. If the retina becomes wet, and swells, your vision is impaired.

Non-proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy or macular swelling can be treated with laser eye surgery, as the high energy lights seals the leaking blood vessels of the macula, or reduces their spillage and allows the macula to dry. The essential reason for laser surgery is to prevent further loss of vision. However, this treatment is dependent on the type of diabetic eye disease and severity. With the strict control of your diet and exercise, along with keeping your sugar levels controlled, you can inhibit the chances of developing Diabetic Retinopathy. Being aware of the delicacy of your eyes is paramount to your long term sight as you age. It is vital that diabetics have a thorough retinal examination once a year, if you feel a fluctuation in your vision, contact your ophthalmologist for an appointment. The eye specialists are professionally trained and provide superior procedures and facilities.

If you have concerns about your eye health and you believe that you may need treatment, or a complex eye procedure, contact the Eye Laser Clinic for more information and book a consultation today.

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Jo van Heerden
Eye Laser Clinic
Director
Tyger Valley Waterfront Eye and Laser Centre 130 Edward Street
Cape Town, Western Cape
South Africa 7530
Voice: +27(0) 21 910 0300
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