• Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor and specialist who has completed full medical school (6 years), internship and community service (+3 years) and advanced residency training in eye specialisation (+5 years). Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat all eye diseases, perform eye surgery, manage complex medical conditions of the eye, and can prescribe medication.
• Optometrist: A healthcare professional with a 4-year degree who provides primary eye care. Optometrists perform vision examinations, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and screen for common eye conditions. If a complex medical issue or surgical need is identified, an optometrist will refer you to an ophthalmologist.

You should consult an ophthalmologist if you:

• Have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a medical eye condition (such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy).
• Experience sudden changes in vision, severe eye pain, double vision, or flashes of light and new floaters.
• Have eye conditions related to systemic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or autoimmune disorders.
• Require surgical evaluation or specialised medical eye treatment.
• Were referred by your general practitioner (GP) or optometrist.

No, in most cases, you can book an appointment directly. However, depending on your medical aid plan, a referral letter from a general practitioner or optometrist may be required for specialist benefit coverage or pre-authorisation. It is recommended to check with your medical aid scheme prior to your appointment.

Your initial consultation includes:

1. Visual Acuity Testing: Measuring how clearly you see at distance.
2. Eye Health Examination: Assessment of the front structures of your eye (cornea, lens, iris) using a slit lamp microscope.
3. Intraocular Pressure Measurement: Checking the fluid pressure inside your eyes.
4. Retinal Photos and Scans: Specialised machines to inspect the tiniest details at the back of your eye (retina and optic nerve).
5. Diagnosis & Treatment Plan: Detailed discussion of findings and recommended management options.

Please bring the following items to your consultation:

• ID document and Medical Aid card.
• A list of all current medications (including eye drops and over-the-counter supplements).
• Your current prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.
• Any previous eye test results, medical records, or referral letters.

A comprehensive specialist evaluation typically takes 45 to 90 minutes. If diagnostic imaging, specialized testing, or pupil dilation is required, your visit may take slightly longer.

Most medical aid schemes cover specialist eye examinations and diagnostic procedures, subject to your specific plan type, available savings, or specialist benefits. Certain diagnostic tests or surgical procedures may require pre-authorisation. We recommend checking your specific benefits with your medical aid provider prior to your visit.

Contact an eye care specialist promptly if you experience:

• Sudden loss, dimming, or blurring of vision in one or both eyes.
• Sudden appearance of flashes of light or a high number of new floaters (spots/cobwebs).
• Severe eye pain or deep ache in or around the eye.
• Sudden double vision.
• Loss of peripheral (side) vision or a curtain-like shadow over your visual field.
• Persistent redness, swelling, or unusual discharge.

Yes. Many serious eye conditions—including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration—develop gradually without pain or initial vision changes. Significant and irreversible damage can occur before you notice vision loss. Regular comprehensive eye examinations are essential for early detection and prevention.

Yes. Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels supplying the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, early cataracts, and neovascular glaucoma. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of vision impairment, but early detection through annual eye exams can prevent severe vision loss.

Yes. Uncontrolled hypertension can cause hypertensive retinopathy, characterised by damaged, narrowed, or leaking retinal blood vessels. High blood pressure also increases the risk of retinal vein or artery occlusions ("eye strokes") and optic nerve damage.

Sudden loss of vision, severe ocular trauma, chemical exposure, or the sudden onset of flashes and new floaters constitute medical emergencies.

• Seek immediate emergency care.
• Contact our practice immediately for an urgent evaluation or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency unit.
• In cases of chemical exposure, flush the eye continuously with clean water or saline for at least 15 minutes while seeking immediate emergency help.

• Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor and specialist who has completed full medical school (6 years), internship and community service (+3 years) and advanced residency training in eye specialisation (+5 years). Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat all eye diseases, perform eye surgery, manage complex medical conditions of the eye, and can prescribe medication.

• Optometrist: A healthcare professional with a 4-year degree who provides primary eye care. Optometrists perform vision examinations, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and screen for common eye conditions. If a complex medical issue or surgical need is identified, an optometrist will refer you to an ophthalmologist.

You should consult an ophthalmologist if you:

• Have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a medical eye condition (such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy).

• Experience sudden changes in vision, severe eye pain, double vision, or flashes of light and new floaters.

• Have eye conditions related to systemic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or autoimmune disorders.

• Require surgical evaluation or specialised medical eye treatment.

• Were referred by your general practitioner (GP) or optometrist.

No, in most cases, you can book an appointment directly. However, depending on your medical aid plan, a referral letter from a general practitioner or optometrist may be required for specialist benefit coverage or pre-authorisation. It is recommended to check with your medical aid scheme prior to your appointment.

Your initial consultation includes:

1. Visual Acuity Testing: Measuring how clearly you see at distance.
2. Eye Health Examination: Assessment of the front structures of your eye (cornea, lens, iris) using a slit lamp microscope.
3. Intraocular Pressure Measurement: Checking the fluid pressure inside your eyes.
4. Retinal Photos and Scans: Specialised machines to inspect the tiniest details at the back of your eye (retina and optic nerve).
5. Diagnosis & Treatment Plan: Detailed discussion of findings and recommended management options.

Please bring the following items to your consultation:

• ID document and Medical Aid card.

• A list of all current medications (including eye drops and over-the-counter supplements).

• Your current prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.

• Any previous eye test results, medical records, or referral letters.

A comprehensive specialist evaluation typically takes 45 to 90 minutes. If diagnostic imaging, specialized testing, or pupil dilation is required, your visit may take slightly longer.

Most medical aid schemes cover specialist eye examinations and diagnostic procedures, subject to your specific plan type, available savings, or specialist benefits. Certain diagnostic tests or surgical procedures may require pre-authorisation. We recommend checking your specific benefits with your medical aid provider prior to your visit.

Contact an eye care specialist promptly if you experience:

• Sudden loss, dimming, or blurring of vision in one or both eyes.

• Sudden appearance of flashes of light or a high number of new floaters (spots/cobwebs).

• Severe eye pain or deep ache in or around the eye.

• Sudden double vision.

• Loss of peripheral (side) vision or a curtain-like shadow over your visual field.

• Persistent redness, swelling, or unusual discharge.

Yes. Many serious eye conditions—including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration—develop gradually without pain or initial vision changes. Significant and irreversible damage can occur before you notice vision loss. Regular comprehensive eye examinations are essential for early detection and prevention.

Yes. Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels supplying the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, early cataracts, and neovascular glaucoma. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of vision impairment, but early detection through annual eye exams can prevent severe vision loss.

Yes. Uncontrolled hypertension can cause hypertensive retinopathy, characterised by damaged, narrowed, or leaking retinal blood vessels. High blood pressure also increases the risk of retinal vein or artery occlusions ("eye strokes") and optic nerve damage.

Sudden loss of vision, severe ocular trauma, chemical exposure, or the sudden onset of flashes and new floaters constitute medical emergencies.

• Seek immediate emergency care.

• Contact our practice immediately for an urgent evaluation or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency unit.

• In cases of chemical exposure, flush the eye continuously with clean water or saline for at least 15 minutes while seeking immediate emergency help.

• Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor and specialist who has completed full medical school (6 years), internship and community service (+3 years) and advanced residency training in eye specialisation (+5 years). Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat all eye diseases, perform eye surgery, manage complex medical conditions of the eye, and can prescribe medication.
• Optometrist: A healthcare professional with a 4-year degree who provides primary eye care. Optometrists perform vision examinations, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and screen for common eye conditions. If a complex medical issue or surgical need is identified, an optometrist will refer you to an ophthalmologist.

You should consult an ophthalmologist if you:

• Have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a medical eye condition (such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy).
• Experience sudden changes in vision, severe eye pain, double vision, or flashes of light and new floaters.
• Have eye conditions related to systemic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or autoimmune disorders.
• Require surgical evaluation or specialised medical eye treatment.
• Were referred by your general practitioner (GP) or optometrist.

No, in most cases, you can book an appointment directly. However, depending on your medical aid plan, a referral letter from a general practitioner or optometrist may be required for specialist benefit coverage or pre-authorisation. It is recommended to check with your medical aid scheme prior to your appointment.

Your initial consultation includes:

1. Visual Acuity Testing: Measuring how clearly you see at distance.
2. Eye Health Examination: Assessment of the front structures of your eye (cornea, lens, iris) using a slit lamp microscope.
3. Intraocular Pressure Measurement: Checking the fluid pressure inside your eyes.
4. Retinal Photos and Scans: Specialised machines to inspect the tiniest details at the back of your eye (retina and optic nerve).
5. Diagnosis & Treatment Plan: Detailed discussion of findings and recommended management options.

Please bring the following items to your consultation:

• ID document and Medical Aid card.
• A list of all current medications (including eye drops and over-the-counter supplements).
• Your current prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.
• Any previous eye test results, medical records, or referral letters.

A comprehensive specialist evaluation typically takes 45 to 90 minutes. If diagnostic imaging, specialized testing, or pupil dilation is required, your visit may take slightly longer.

Most medical aid schemes cover specialist eye examinations and diagnostic procedures, subject to your specific plan type, available savings, or specialist benefits. Certain diagnostic tests or surgical procedures may require pre-authorisation. We recommend checking your specific benefits with your medical aid provider prior to your visit.

Contact an eye care specialist promptly if you experience:

• Sudden loss, dimming, or blurring of vision in one or both eyes.
• Sudden appearance of flashes of light or a high number of new floaters (spots/cobwebs).
• Severe eye pain or deep ache in or around the eye.
• Sudden double vision.
• Loss of peripheral (side) vision or a curtain-like shadow over your visual field.
• Persistent redness, swelling, or unusual discharge.

Yes. Many serious eye conditions—including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration—develop gradually without pain or initial vision changes. Significant and irreversible damage can occur before you notice vision loss. Regular comprehensive eye examinations are essential for early detection and prevention.

Yes. Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels supplying the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, early cataracts, and neovascular glaucoma. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of vision impairment, but early detection through annual eye exams can prevent severe vision loss.

Yes. Uncontrolled hypertension can cause hypertensive retinopathy, characterised by damaged, narrowed, or leaking retinal blood vessels. High blood pressure also increases the risk of retinal vein or artery occlusions ("eye strokes") and optic nerve damage.

Sudden loss of vision, severe ocular trauma, chemical exposure, or the sudden onset of flashes and new floaters constitute medical emergencies.

• Seek immediate emergency care.
• Contact our practice immediately for an urgent evaluation or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency unit.
• In cases of chemical exposure, flush the eye continuously with clean water or saline for at least 15 minutes while seeking immediate emergency help.

• Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor and specialist who has completed full medical school (6 years), internship and community service (+3 years) and advanced residency training in eye specialisation (+5 years). Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat all eye diseases, perform eye surgery, manage complex medical conditions of the eye, and can prescribe medication.

• Optometrist: A healthcare professional with a 4-year degree who provides primary eye care. Optometrists perform vision examinations, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and screen for common eye conditions. If a complex medical issue or surgical need is identified, an optometrist will refer you to an ophthalmologist.

You should consult an ophthalmologist if you:

• Have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a medical eye condition (such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy).

• Experience sudden changes in vision, severe eye pain, double vision, or flashes of light and new floaters.

• Have eye conditions related to systemic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or autoimmune disorders.

• Require surgical evaluation or specialised medical eye treatment.

• Were referred by your general practitioner (GP) or optometrist.

No, in most cases, you can book an appointment directly. However, depending on your medical aid plan, a referral letter from a general practitioner or optometrist may be required for specialist benefit coverage or pre-authorisation. It is recommended to check with your medical aid scheme prior to your appointment.

Your initial consultation includes:

1. Visual Acuity Testing: Measuring how clearly you see at distance.
2. Eye Health Examination: Assessment of the front structures of your eye (cornea, lens, iris) using a slit lamp microscope.
3. Intraocular Pressure Measurement: Checking the fluid pressure inside your eyes.
4. Retinal Photos and Scans: Specialised machines to inspect the tiniest details at the back of your eye (retina and optic nerve).
5. Diagnosis & Treatment Plan: Detailed discussion of findings and recommended management options.

Please bring the following items to your consultation:

• ID document and Medical Aid card.

• A list of all current medications (including eye drops and over-the-counter supplements).

• Your current prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.

• Any previous eye test results, medical records, or referral letters.

A comprehensive specialist evaluation typically takes 45 to 90 minutes. If diagnostic imaging, specialized testing, or pupil dilation is required, your visit may take slightly longer.

Most medical aid schemes cover specialist eye examinations and diagnostic procedures, subject to your specific plan type, available savings, or specialist benefits. Certain diagnostic tests or surgical procedures may require pre-authorisation. We recommend checking your specific benefits with your medical aid provider prior to your visit.

Contact an eye care specialist promptly if you experience:

• Sudden loss, dimming, or blurring of vision in one or both eyes.

• Sudden appearance of flashes of light or a high number of new floaters (spots/cobwebs).

• Severe eye pain or deep ache in or around the eye.

• Sudden double vision.

• Loss of peripheral (side) vision or a curtain-like shadow over your visual field.

• Persistent redness, swelling, or unusual discharge.

Yes. Many serious eye conditions—including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration—develop gradually without pain or initial vision changes. Significant and irreversible damage can occur before you notice vision loss. Regular comprehensive eye examinations are essential for early detection and prevention.

Yes. Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels supplying the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, early cataracts, and neovascular glaucoma. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of vision impairment, but early detection through annual eye exams can prevent severe vision loss.

Yes. Uncontrolled hypertension can cause hypertensive retinopathy, characterised by damaged, narrowed, or leaking retinal blood vessels. High blood pressure also increases the risk of retinal vein or artery occlusions ("eye strokes") and optic nerve damage.

Sudden loss of vision, severe ocular trauma, chemical exposure, or the sudden onset of flashes and new floaters constitute medical emergencies.

• Seek immediate emergency care.

• Contact our practice immediately for an urgent evaluation or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency unit.

• In cases of chemical exposure, flush the eye continuously with clean water or saline for at least 15 minutes while seeking immediate emergency help.

• Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor and specialist who has completed full medical school (6 years), internship and community service (+3 years) and advanced residency training in eye specialisation (+5 years). Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat all eye diseases, perform eye surgery, manage complex medical conditions of the eye, and can prescribe medication.

• Optometrist: A healthcare professional with a 4-year degree who provides primary eye care. Optometrists perform vision examinations, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and screen for common eye conditions. If a complex medical issue or surgical need is identified, an optometrist will refer you to an ophthalmologist.

You should consult an ophthalmologist if you:

• Have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a medical eye condition (such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy).

• Experience sudden changes in vision, severe eye pain, double vision, or flashes of light and new floaters.

• Have eye conditions related to systemic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or autoimmune disorders.

• Require surgical evaluation or specialised medical eye treatment.

• Were referred by your general practitioner (GP) or optometrist.

No, in most cases, you can book an appointment directly. However, depending on your medical aid plan, a referral letter from a general practitioner or optometrist may be required for specialist benefit coverage or pre-authorisation. It is recommended to check with your medical aid scheme prior to your appointment.

Your initial consultation includes:

1. Visual Acuity Testing: Measuring how clearly you see at distance.
2. Eye Health Examination: Assessment of the front structures of your eye (cornea, lens, iris) using a slit lamp microscope.
3. Intraocular Pressure Measurement: Checking the fluid pressure inside your eyes.
4. Retinal Photos and Scans: Specialised machines to inspect the tiniest details at the back of your eye (retina and optic nerve).
5. Diagnosis & Treatment Plan: Detailed discussion of findings and recommended management options.

Please bring the following items to your consultation:

• ID document and Medical Aid card.

• A list of all current medications (including eye drops and over-the-counter supplements).

• Your current prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.

• Any previous eye test results, medical records, or referral letters.

A comprehensive specialist evaluation typically takes 45 to 90 minutes. If diagnostic imaging, specialized testing, or pupil dilation is required, your visit may take slightly longer.

Most medical aid schemes cover specialist eye examinations and diagnostic procedures, subject to your specific plan type, available savings, or specialist benefits. Certain diagnostic tests or surgical procedures may require pre-authorisation. We recommend checking your specific benefits with your medical aid provider prior to your visit.

Contact an eye care specialist promptly if you experience:

• Sudden loss, dimming, or blurring of vision in one or both eyes.

• Sudden appearance of flashes of light or a high number of new floaters (spots/cobwebs).

• Severe eye pain or deep ache in or around the eye.

• Sudden double vision.

• Loss of peripheral (side) vision or a curtain-like shadow over your visual field.

• Persistent redness, swelling, or unusual discharge.

Yes. Many serious eye conditions—including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration—develop gradually without pain or initial vision changes. Significant and irreversible damage can occur before you notice vision loss. Regular comprehensive eye examinations are essential for early detection and prevention.

Yes. Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels supplying the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, early cataracts, and neovascular glaucoma. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of vision impairment, but early detection through annual eye exams can prevent severe vision loss.

Yes. Uncontrolled hypertension can cause hypertensive retinopathy, characterised by damaged, narrowed, or leaking retinal blood vessels. High blood pressure also increases the risk of retinal vein or artery occlusions ("eye strokes") and optic nerve damage.

Sudden loss of vision, severe ocular trauma, chemical exposure, or the sudden onset of flashes and new floaters constitute medical emergencies.

• Seek immediate emergency care.

• Contact our practice immediately for an urgent evaluation or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency unit.

• In cases of chemical exposure, flush the eye continuously with clean water or saline for at least 15 minutes while seeking immediate emergency help.

• Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor and specialist who has completed full medical school (6 years), internship and community service (+3 years) and advanced residency training in eye specialisation (+5 years). Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat all eye diseases, perform eye surgery, manage complex medical conditions of the eye, and can prescribe medication.
• Optometrist: A healthcare professional with a 4-year degree who provides primary eye care. Optometrists perform vision examinations, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and screen for common eye conditions. If a complex medical issue or surgical need is identified, an optometrist will refer you to an ophthalmologist.

You should consult an ophthalmologist if you:

• Have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a medical eye condition (such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy).
• Experience sudden changes in vision, severe eye pain, double vision, or flashes of light and new floaters.
• Have eye conditions related to systemic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or autoimmune disorders.
• Require surgical evaluation or specialised medical eye treatment.
• Were referred by your general practitioner (GP) or optometrist.

No, in most cases, you can book an appointment directly. However, depending on your medical aid plan, a referral letter from a general practitioner or optometrist may be required for specialist benefit coverage or pre-authorisation. It is recommended to check with your medical aid scheme prior to your appointment.

Your initial consultation includes:

1. Visual Acuity Testing: Measuring how clearly you see at distance.
2. Eye Health Examination: Assessment of the front structures of your eye (cornea, lens, iris) using a slit lamp microscope.
3. Intraocular Pressure Measurement: Checking the fluid pressure inside your eyes.
4. Retinal Photos and Scans: Specialised machines to inspect the tiniest details at the back of your eye (retina and optic nerve).
5. Diagnosis & Treatment Plan: Detailed discussion of findings and recommended management options.

Please bring the following items to your consultation:

• ID document and Medical Aid card.
• A list of all current medications (including eye drops and over-the-counter supplements).
• Your current prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.
• Any previous eye test results, medical records, or referral letters.

A comprehensive specialist evaluation typically takes 45 to 90 minutes. If diagnostic imaging, specialized testing, or pupil dilation is required, your visit may take slightly longer.

Most medical aid schemes cover specialist eye examinations and diagnostic procedures, subject to your specific plan type, available savings, or specialist benefits. Certain diagnostic tests or surgical procedures may require pre-authorisation. We recommend checking your specific benefits with your medical aid provider prior to your visit.

Contact an eye care specialist promptly if you experience:

• Sudden loss, dimming, or blurring of vision in one or both eyes.
• Sudden appearance of flashes of light or a high number of new floaters (spots/cobwebs).
• Severe eye pain or deep ache in or around the eye.
• Sudden double vision.
• Loss of peripheral (side) vision or a curtain-like shadow over your visual field.
• Persistent redness, swelling, or unusual discharge.

Yes. Many serious eye conditions—including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration—develop gradually without pain or initial vision changes. Significant and irreversible damage can occur before you notice vision loss. Regular comprehensive eye examinations are essential for early detection and prevention.

Yes. Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels supplying the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, early cataracts, and neovascular glaucoma. Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of vision impairment, but early detection through annual eye exams can prevent severe vision loss.

Yes. Uncontrolled hypertension can cause hypertensive retinopathy, characterised by damaged, narrowed, or leaking retinal blood vessels. High blood pressure also increases the risk of retinal vein or artery occlusions ("eye strokes") and optic nerve damage.

Sudden loss of vision, severe ocular trauma, chemical exposure, or the sudden onset of flashes and new floaters constitute medical emergencies.

• Seek immediate emergency care.
• Contact our practice immediately for an urgent evaluation or proceed to the nearest hospital emergency unit.
• In cases of chemical exposure, flush the eye continuously with clean water or saline for at least 15 minutes while seeking immediate emergency help.