As part of our CSR initiative, we at the JHB Eye Hospital strive to help our community through the support of all our doctors, by assisting with restoring the gift sight to members of the community who need our help. [video poster="https://www.jhbeye.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-02-at-16.52.45.png" width="352" height="640" mp4="https://www.jhbeye.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ndlovu.mp4"][/video]
THE COVID-19 PROCEDURE WHEN VISITING THE JHB EYE HOSPITAL Overview: The global pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first reported on the 31st December 2019 by the World Health Organization following a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been confirmed as the causative virus of COVID-19. To date, COVID-19 has become a global pandemic and it is continuing to spread across the globe. COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization. For more information on the virus please refer to the following websites: https://www.nicd.ac.za/ and https://covid19.who.int/. Our Procedures: Should a patient require eye surgery following a consultation with an ophthalmic surgeon, they will…
Eye Safety during the festive season Dr Irfaan Hasrod MBBCh(Wits), FCOphth(SA), MMed Ophth(Wits), DipOpht(SA) The holiday season is a time spent relaxing and creating memories with our loved ones. It is also a time when we see an increase in trauma to patients’ eyes. Here is a quick safety check list to keep your eyes safe and preserve the valuable gift of sight: 1.Always wear safety glasses when doing any DIY chores at home, this will prevent foreign bodies entering the eye, as well as preventing devastating globe lacerations. 2.Think twice before purchasing any sharp-edged toys, projectile toys, and laser toys for the little ones. They are always culprits in ocular trauma seen in children during the holidays. 3.Champagne cork injuries to the eyes can be avoided by using a…
Johannesburg Eye Hospital Wellness day 18/12/2020 Nursing 101 taught me to: Promote health, prevent illness, preserve life and alleviate suffering… I am proud to say that in 2020 the management of Johannesburg Eye Hospital took this principle to heart. Health care personnel, have the tendency to neglect their own health to take care of the needs their patients. However, during our wellness day, we focused on the wellbeing of the health care personnel. We conducted the following test: • weight, height and BMI with a consultation form our dietitian • blood pressure, blood glucose, blood cholesterol, ECG, HIV testing and counselling and Hepatitis antibody testing and immunization • consultation from our medical doctor • eye screening and a consultation from our ophthalmologist Thank you is such a small word, but…
As part of our CSR initiative and in line with our values, we at the JHB Eye Hospital strive to help our community wherever we can. We recently donated 4 beds and a baby crib to support this wonderful organisation – The Lambano Sanctuary. Lambano Sanctuary is an accredited HPCA organisation that provides care to children with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. The organisation was established in 2001 and has grown into four homes that permanently care for children between the ages of 9 and 19. Their first Paediatric Medical Stepdown Facility was opened in 2009. Lambano’s aim is to care for children and provide social support to families. To read more about Lambano Sanctuary please visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lambanosanctuary/ https://www.jhbeye.com/
As part of our CSR initiative, we at the JHB Eye Hospital strive to help our community through the support of all our doctors, by assisting with restoring the gift sight to members of the community who need our help. Meet Michael, a wonderful strong and independent six-year-old. He underwent surgery by Dr Esra to remove a large conjunctival cyst that had been growing under his left eye for three months. It was becoming uncomfortable to bare and was and altering his appearance significantly. Due to his age and the large size of the cyst, the removal required surgery with a general anaesthetic in theatre at the Johannesburg Eye Hospital. The procedure was a huge success. Michael and his family are very thankful to all the stakeholders that were involved…
Childhood blindness in South Africa The causes of visual impairment in children in a school for the blind in Johannesburg N Esra MBBCh, FC (Ophth)SA, MMed; Registrar* I Mayet MBChB, FC(Ophth)SA, FRC(Ophth); Head of Department St John Eye Hospital* * Department of Ophthalmology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; and St John Eye Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa Corresponding author: Dr N Esra, PO Box 1128 Highlands North, Gauteng, South Africa, 2037; email: nira.esra@gmail.com Abstract Background: More than 1.4 million children are blind worldwide. The significance lies in the social, emotional and economic implications of childhood visual impairment, which are endured throughout a lifetime of ‘blind years’. Information regarding the epidemiology and risk factors relating to childhood visual impairment is essential for the development and implementation of targeted interventions. Objectives:…
Dry Eye By Lizelle Dorfling-Smith Optometrist B.Optom (RAU) CAS (NECO) 1. How Common is this condition According to a National Health and Wellness Survey done in 2013, it was found that approximately 6 million people reported to experience DED (Dry Eye Disease) symptoms. Although, these mentioned people, had not been formally diagnosed with DED. (1) It also happens very frequently that when a DED diagnosis is made, the clinicians often underestimate the severity. One study found that more than 54% of patients over 65 years of age and 43% of female patients had their dry eye severity very underestimated by their clinician. (2) This is without a doubt a condition that is very prevalent but not enough in depth attention is given to improving the symptoms in the long term.…
How would I know I have retinal disease? by Dr Annalien Steyn Retinal disease is extremely important to identify early, as irreversible vision loss can occur if certain conditions are not picked up early and treated. So how will you know that you may have a retinal disease or problem? Flashes and floaters A flash of light or lightning streak may be seen inside the eye when the vitreous gel (jelly like substance filling the eye) pulls on the retina. If you suddenly experience new flashes of light, it is important to see an ophthalmologist urgently as this could mean that the retina has torn. Floaters are small opaque items, like clouds, moving in and out of your vision. They can take on many shapes like dots, clumps, lines and…