Our Range of Services
Our clinics are geared towards offering primary eyecare
services to people of all ages. We also offer to give
talks to interested groups or organisations promoting the
maintenance of good vision and the prevention of eye health
problems.
Clinical Services
The information in the General Eye Advice division of the
Eye Advice website is mainly derived from our clinical
experience and thus is generally representative of the services
that we offer. Our eyecare services range from assessments for
external and internal eye disease, to detailed measurements
of the refractive powers of the eyes. The emphasis is centred
on finding the possible contributing factors to the patients'
problems in order to prevent the progression or recurrence of
eye problems. Infants' and pre-schoolers' needs are special,
as their visual system is much more "plastic" and is particularly
responsive to appropriate help. This can be in the form of advice on
diet, visual experience etc. or appropriate optical correction.
We are particularly concerned at the high rate of
myopia in our community. We take a preventative approach and
strongly advocate visual hygiene and the wearing of such lenses that
will help to prevent progression of myopia. As computer
use is the main source of close work for many people
nowadays, we encourage VDU users to have a basic understanding of
the special demands that VDU
use has on our visual system, and of the
possible solutions to eye problems that arise from VDU use.
Our research in astigmatism has markedly
improved our understanding of the subject. As a consequence, among
other standard measurements, we also routinely measure the curve of
the cornea of the eye. In cases of astigmatism, we normally perform a
separate test for astigmatism at the near distance. Astigmatism is
particularly common in infants and our current efforts are
directed at finding ways at helping the infant's visual system to
overcome the optical defect of astigmatism.
Our striving for a causality and preventive approach has led us
to understand that in many external eye diseases, especially
common chronic infective conjunctivitis, infective spread
from the nasal/sinus areas is the principal underlying causative
factor. Our treatment of external eye disease strongly emphasises
the elimination of possible causes so as to prevent recurrences.
The eye examination will usually show up any early
signs of tissue damage from sun radiation. This includes
early signs of cataract, pterygia,
age-related macular
degeneration, etc. As sun protection is
important, we often advise on the best form of sun
protection, depending on the individual's needs.
If early signs of possible glaucoma are noted upon routine
testing, e.g. elevated eye pressures, further tests are performed
including visual fields testing. An attempt is then made
to find the possible contributing factors. Based on our findings,
we offer recommendations that are aimed to prevent the progression
towards glaucoma. A detailed internal examination of the retina
is carried out, especially when patients complain of floaters
or spots in front of their vision. Anyone who may have signs
of impending detachment of the retina, is referred for specialist
opinion. Diabetes can lead to a range of eye problems. A
strict control of blood sugar levels is encouraged and a detailed
inspection of the internal eye is carried out to detect any signs
of diabetic eye disease. Referral for opthalmalogical examination
is arranged when necessary. The condition of keratoconus
is not uncommonly seen in teenagers and younger adults. Our aim
is to seek out possible contributing factors and minimise them.
This will help to prevent progression of this condition. We offer
contact lenses to those patients who would find greater benefits
in wearing them. In the next section there is a listing and a brief
explanation of the various types of spectacle lenses that
are available on the market.
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