Visiomed Eye and Laser Clinic

Visiomed Eye and Laser Clinic Our mission is to provide the highest quality ophthalmic care and technology in a caring and friendly environment.

SPRING IS IN THE AIR, AND WITH IT COMES A RISE IN EYE AND OTHER SEASONAL ALLERGIES. Please click on the slides below for...
01/09/2025

SPRING IS IN THE AIR, AND WITH IT COMES A RISE IN EYE AND OTHER SEASONAL ALLERGIES.
Please click on the slides below for more details as to how to deal with your eye allergies.
If you need expert medical eye care, please feel free to phone Visiomed on 011 476 3119 to be directed to a doctor in your area if you reside in and around Johannesburg.
*The writer of this article has a medical background, but is not a qualified optometrist. Information provided here are only guidelines. Always seek professional advice if you have an eye problem or need more information. Your doctor will know the best.*

01/09/2025

👁✨ What is Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)? ✨👁
RLE is a vision correction procedure where your eye’s natural lens is replaced with a clear artificial lens — giving you sharper vision and freedom from glasses.

✨ Benefits:
✔️ Clear, lasting vision
✔️ Corrects reading + distance vision
✔️ No future cataracts
✔️ Ideal for those not suited to LASIK
👀 Who is it for?
✅ Adults 40+ struggling with reading glasses
✅ Those with high prescriptions or thin corneas
✅ Anyone wanting a long-term solution for clearer sight
👉 Book your consultation today and see life more clearly!

THE 3 BIGGEST CAUSES OF CHILDHOOD BLINDNESSMost childhood blindness can be prevented. Please click on the slides below t...
26/08/2025

THE 3 BIGGEST CAUSES OF CHILDHOOD BLINDNESS
Most childhood blindness can be prevented.

Please click on the slides below to view the main causes of childhood blindness.
💡 Prevention is simple: good nutrition, routine immunizations, safe eye care, and early detection. Together, we can protect children’s sight and their future. 🌍✨
If you need an ophthalmologist (eye specialist), and you are in the Johannesburg vicinity, please call Visiomed Eye Laser Clinic on 011 476 3119 to be directed to a doctor close to you.
*The writer of this article has a medical background but is not an optometrist, dietitian or ophthalmologist. Your doctor will know best.

25/08/2025

👀✨ Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month! ✨👀
Healthy vision plays a huge role in your child’s learning, development, and overall well-being. 💡📚 From the classroom to the playground, clear sight keeps them safe, confident, and thriving.
✅ Schedule regular eye check-ups
✅ Protect their eyes during play and sports
✅ Look out for early signs of vision problems (squinting, eye rubbing, headaches)

At Visiomed Eye Clinic, we’re here to help little eyes see a brighter future. 💙

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LOW VISION CARE & EDUCATIONIf you, a loved one, patient, or friend live with low vision, please re...
21/08/2025

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LOW VISION CARE & EDUCATION
If you, a loved one, patient, or friend live with low vision, please read this.
Over the past 3 days, an international low vision conference was held in Johannesburg, hosted by the Low Vision Centre of Learning. It was an eye-opening and deeply informative event, with local and international experts sharing knowledge to improve care for those with visual impairment.
Where it began:
In 2018, Hazel Sacharowitz and Belinda Leibowitz from the Low Vision Centre in Heathway, and Karen Denton, met to start an educational centre focused on eye health, low vision, and related diseases and named it The Low Vision Centre of Learning.
With backgrounds in Optometry, Occupational Therapy, and Education, they created a multidisciplinary learning space for professionals—and a support hub for patients and families.
The Centre focuses on:
- Education (local & international)
- Resources & support
- Expert-led courses & workshops.

🔍 What is Low Vision?
Low vision means permanent visual impairment not fixable with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery.
It’s not blindness—some sight remains.

Causes include:

Macular degeneration

Diabetic retinopathy

Glaucoma

Cataracts

Stargardt disease

Retinitis pigmentosa

Diabetes, hypertension & other health conditions
It affects reading, using devices, recognising faces, mobility, and independence—but support is available.
Need help?

Optometrists & occupational therapists across Johannesburg, Roodepoort, Alberton and beyond are linked to the Low Vision Centre of Learning, or may work autonomously and can assist.
For eye specialist referral (ophthalmologist), contact Visiomed on 📞 011 476 3119 — we’ll connect you to a doctor near you in the Johannesburg area.
*This post is written by a medical professional (not a doctor or optometrist). Please consult an eye care expert for diagnosis and treatment.*
📸 Click through the slides below for photos and more info about The Low Vision Centre of Learning and the event they hosted.

19/08/2025

👁️✨ Contact Lens Health Week ✨👁️
Your eyes deserve the best care! If you wear contact lenses, keeping them clean and using them correctly is key to protecting your vision.
✅ Wash your hands before touching your lenses
✅ Store them in fresh solution daily
✅ Never sleep with lenses in (unless prescribed)
✅ Replace them as recommended by your optometrist
💡 New to contact lenses? Check out our step-by-step guide on how to put them in here 👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DBtYQ40oVKT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Healthy habits = happy eyes 👀💙

Understanding Poor Night Vision - especially when driving at night. 🌙 Driving at night in South Africa can already be ch...
18/08/2025

Understanding Poor Night Vision - especially when driving at night. 🌙
Driving at night in South Africa can already be challenging.
Poor night vision makes it even harder and less safe.
Walking in the dark without clear vision can also be risky.
Always carry a small torch or use your phone’s light, or leave a light on in your house to guide your way in the dark.
What You Can Do
Browse through the slides to learn more about causes.
Book an appointment with an optometrist or ophthalmologist if you notice symptoms.
Early care can protect your eyes and keep you safe.
Need Help?
Visiomed Eye Laser Clinic, Johannesburg
Call 011 476 3119 and we’ll direct you to a doctor near you if you stay around Johannesburg.
This article is for general guidance and the writer has a medical background but is not an optometrist or an ophthalmologist. Your doctor or optometrist knows best.

Patient Experience: Life Before & After Cataract SurgeryWe sat down with a patient to talk about their journey before, d...
15/08/2025

Patient Experience: Life Before & After Cataract Surgery
We sat down with a patient to talk about their journey before, during, and after cataract surgery. From living with blurry vision to experiencing a dramatic improvement, they share their honest thoughts, fears, and advice for others considering the procedure.
Pre-Operation
1. What vision problems were you experiencing before the Cataract procedure?
My near and far sight were poor.
2. How was your daily life affected — at work, while driving, or doing hobbies?
My vision was blurry, and I needed glasses to see clearly.
3. What made you consider the Cataract procedure?
It was difficult and inconvenient to always wear glasses, and I heard the procedure could improve my vision.
4. Were you nervous or hesitant before the procedure?
Yes — I worried it might not succeed or could cause permanent eye damage.
5. What were your expectations for the surgery?
I hoped for better eyesight.
6. How did you prepare for the surgery?
I didn’t prepare — the ophthalmologist explained everything, and I trusted it would be a success.
Post-Operation
8. How was your recovery process?
I saw a complete improvement immediately — like night to day — once the blindfolds were removed.
9. How long before you felt comfortable with your new vision?
Right away.
10. Did the results meet or exceed expectations?
They exceeded my expectations with a vast improvement in vision.
11. Would you recommend Cataract surgery?
Yes, definitely.
12. Anything you wish you had known earlier?
I wish I’d done it much sooner.

This patient’s story is a powerful reminder of how transformative cataract surgery can be — not just for vision, but for quality of life. If you’re struggling with similar vision problems, their advice is simple: don’t wait too long to take the step toward clearer sight.

Women’s Month: Keeping Our Eyes on the Future August in South Africa is a time of celebration — National Women’s Month. ...
11/08/2025

Women’s Month: Keeping Our Eyes on the Future
August in South Africa is a time of celebration — National Women’s Month. It’s when we pause to honour the courage, resilience, and achievements of women throughout our history. But while we reflect on the past, we must also protect our future. One of the most powerful ways to do that? Taking care of our eyes.
Our vision is our independence and strength. It’s what allows us to drive to work, read to our children, lead in boardrooms, build communities, and leave a legacy. Without healthy eyes, our ability to contribute — in politics, the economy, family life, and beyond — is diminished.
Healthy eyes start with a healthy body.
1. Eat the Rainbow
Fill your plate with green, yellow, and orange vegetables, plus colourful fruits to protect your vision.
2. Think Whole Foods
Choose brown rice, wholewheat bread, and other unrefined grains. Add nuts, eggs, and oily fish like sardines or salmon for Omega-3.
3. Limit the Junk
Cut down on refined sugar, starches, and highly processed foods. Check labels for hidden preservatives and colourants. Limit the take-away and pre-prepared foods!
4. Regular Check-Ups
See your GP annually and have an eye test every two years at an optometrist— even if your vision feels fine.
5. Start Young
Take children for their first eye test at an optometrist around age three - 5 to catch problems early.
6. Self-Care is Non-Negotiable
Protect your eyes — and your health — so you can keep building your future and legacy.
If you have any co-morbidities like high blood pressure, -sugar and -cholesterol, if you have family diseases like glaucoma, strokes, Age related Macular Degeneration, please see an eye specialist for a thorough eye examination especially being after the age of 45.
You can phone Visiomed on 011 476 3119 to be guided to an ophthalmologist in your area around Johannesburg only.

*The writer of this article has a medical background, but is not a qualified optometrist. Information provided here are only guidelines. Always seek professional advice if you have an eye problem or need more information. Your doctor will know the best.*

💐 Women’s Appreciation Day 💐Today we celebrate the incredible women who bring passion, strength, and heart to Visiomed.F...
08/08/2025

💐 Women’s Appreciation Day 💐
Today we celebrate the incredible women who bring passion, strength, and heart to Visiomed.
From front-line care to behind-the-scenes brilliance. Your dedication drives our mission forward every day.
A special thank you to the amazing women who were willing to be photographed for today’s post. This is just a glimpse of the powerhouse team behind Visiomed.
We see you. We appreciate you. We thank you. 💙✨

04/08/2025

👁️ Vision Changes by Age
Here’s what to expect as your eyes age — and when to see a specialist.
🔹 In Your 20s:
Eyes are at their peak, but screen time can cause digital eye strain.
🟦 Tip: Follow the 20-20-20 rule and get regular check-ups.
🔹 In Your 40s:
Reading becomes harder — hello, presbyopia!
🟦 Tip: You may need reading glasses or multifocals.
🔹 In Your 60s:
Higher risk of cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.
🟦 Tip: Annual eye exams are a must.
🧑‍⚕️ Your vision evolves — so should your eye care.
Book a consultation with Visiomed today.

01/08/2025

👁️ Eye Allergies: More Than Just Itchy Eyes
Think it’s just a seasonal itch? Think again. Eye allergies can affect your comfort, focus, and even vision.
🔍 Common Symptoms:
• Itchy, red, or watery eyes
• Burning or stinging sensation
• Puffy eyelids
• Light sensitivity
🌿 What Triggers It:
• Pollen & dust
• Pet dander
• Smoke or pollution
• Contact lens irritation
💡 What You Can Do:
• Avoid known triggers
• Use lubricating eye drops
• Don’t rub your eyes!
• Visit an eye care professional if symptoms persist
📍Persistent eye irritation isn’t normal. Let’s help you get clarity—literally.

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