Our Services
The primary focus and clinical skills of Visionmart Optometrists, are related to treating patients in a more holistic manner i.e. not necessarily your vision only, but looking after patients who have other ailments i.e. diabetics and hypertension and how this relates to vision defects - in essence, gate keepers to primary vision care, e.g. Continuous visual screening for diabetes/hypertension using Fundus photography.
Glaucoma screening is done on every patient. Our Port Elizabeth branch is conveniently situated next to Pick n Pay Hypermarket, and we have ample parking. Visionmart Optometrists is wheelchair friendly.
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Our Comprehensive Eye examination includes screening for:
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Diabetes
Annual eye examinations are necessary for early detection of diabetic retinopathy. Good control of blood sugar levels will prevent early onset of diabetic retinopathy. -
Hypertension
Hypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure, is a condition in which the arteries have persistently elevated blood pressure. Poorly controlled hypertension can cause damage to the eye. -
Glaucoma
Causes damage to the optic nerve and can result in vision loss or blindness if not detected early. -
Keratoconus
Most commonly detected in the late teens to early twenties. Spectacle prescription changes rapidly and frequently due to the cornea becoming conical in shape. -
Cataracts
Clouding of the lens in the eye possibly due to disease, UV damage or injury. Eyes should be protected from UV exposure. -
Macular Degeneration
Results in loss of central vision. It is the leading cause of vision loss in people 60+. -
Ocular Allergies
Also called allergic conjunctivitis, eye allergy occurs when something you are allergic to irritates the conjunctiva which is the delicate membrane covering the sclera and the inside of the eyelid. -
Dry Eyes
A common disorder of the tear film that affects a significant percentage of the population, especially those older than 40 years of age. eg. contact lens wearers, people working in air conditioned offices and patients on certain systemic medications.