We Care About Our Patients
We know how stressful it can be when your eyesight is compromised. It is natural to have some distress and many questions. We never lose sight of the fact that you are not just a patient, you are a person. At The Eye Centre, you can rely on qualified doctors and caring staff to provide the best in equipment, technology and techniques in a genuinely caring way. Find answers to your questions on this website, or give us a call on 043 743 4334.
We’re Up-to-date With Advances In Eye Care Technology
The Eye Centre is affiliated to the East London Eye Hospital, the first independent, purpose-built, ophthalmic surgical facility in East London. Our service includes Excimer and Femtosecond laser assisted surgery.
About The Eye Centre
The Eye Centre is proud to continue the tradition of providing high quality eye care to the widest possible cross section of the community. An important part of our philosophy is a commitment to making high quality eye care available to the broader community. The African Eye Foundation was established as an extension of the practice, and focuses on research and training as well as providing free surgery to patients in greatest need.
Research is another important area in which the Eye Centre continues to contribute to the profession and the community. Areas of recent and ongoing research include glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and cataract surgery.
How Can We Help You?
The Eye Centre is conveniently and centrally situated in Southernwood, East London. There is plenty of off-street parking and local bus and taxi routes provide access for those without private transport. We are also close to other medical facilities and practices, such as X-rays and laboratory services, if additional tests are required.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Blue light from computers will not lead to eye disease. It is true that overexposure to blue light and UV light rays from the sun can raise the risk of eye disease, but the small amount of blue light coming from computer screens has never been shown to cause any harm to our eyes. Digital eye strain is not caused by blue light. The symptoms of digital eye strain are linked to how we use our digital devices, not the blue light coming out of them. While blue light from computers will not cause damage to your eyes permanently, staring at your computer screen for a long period of time can cause eye strain, which can cause temporary discomfort. Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology
FAQ – Can blue light from my computer damage my eyes?
Happy Birthday, Dr Boliter! Have a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday, Dr Boliter!
The giant squid has the largest eyes of any living creature, with eyes the size of soccer balls! Source: National Geographic
Did you know?
1. You actually see with your brain, not your eyes. Our eyes function like a camera, capturing light and sending data back to the brain 2. You see things upside down – it is your brain which turns the image the right way up 3. You are likely to blink more when you are talking 4. The eye has the fastest muscle in your body 5. If the human eye was a digital camera, it would have 576 megapixels. Source: Lenstore.co.uk
5 Facts about your eyes
Have a fabulous day!
Happy Birthday, Dr Cook!
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Screen for Life are doing workplace screenings!
If you have been to the Eye Centre, then you know how wonderful our receptionists are! Thank you all for your hard work and happy faces!
Meet the team!
What does the Eye Chart Measure? Find out here: https://eyecentre.co.za/faq/#1469635740030-a02fd4a4-b8ff
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