Visiomed Eye and Laser Clinic

21/07/2025

👁️ Experiencing Eye Pain? Here's What to Do & When to Seek Help 👇
Eye pain can range from a mild irritation to a sign of something more serious. Knowing what to look out for can protect your vision.
🔍 First, assess the pain:
Is it sharp, dull, throbbing, sudden, or gradual?
💡 Initial steps you can take:
• Rest your eyes
• Remove contact lenses (if applicable)
• Rinse with clean water if there’s a foreign object
• Apply a cold compress to reduce discomfort
🚨 Seek medical attention immediately if you experience:
• Sudden, severe eye pain
• Sensitivity to light
• Redness, swelling, or discharge
• Blurred or distorted vision
• Recent eye injury or chemical exposure
👨‍⚕️ Don't ignore persistent symptoms—early treatment can prevent long-term damage. Your eyes deserve expert care.

18/07/2025

✨ Skincare + Eye Care: Are Your Products Harming Your Eyes? 👀
That glow-up routine might be doing wonders for your skin—but is it irritating your eyes?
Here are 3 quick tips to keep both your skin and sight safe:
💧 Avoid the lash line – Keep creams and serums away from your eye rims.
🧴 Fragrance-free = friendlier – Opt for gentle, ophthalmologist-tested formulas.
🙅‍♀️ One slip? Rinse ASAP – If product gets in your eye, flush with clean water right away.
🧖‍♀️ Beautiful skin shouldn’t come at the cost of healthy eyes. Stay glow-safe!

14/07/2025

SYSTEMIC DISEASES CAN CREATE HAVOC TO YOUR EYES.
Systemic diseases can significantly impact eye health and vision.
Diabetes may cause diabetic retinopathy, leading to vision loss if untreated.
Autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis can cause dry eyes and inflammation.
Thyroid disorders may lead to bulging eyes or double vision.
Infections such as HIV or tuberculosis can cause serious intraocular inflammation.
Hypertension can damage retinal blood vessels, resulting in blurred or reduced vision. There are many more........
Often these diseases are silent. You develop them often without any obvious symptoms. Once they have lodged into your body with their tentacles and secondary causes start playing up, only then do you see the havoc they've caused.
Don't wait till it's too late.
Prioritise an annual visit with your GP for a general checkup.
Optometrists test more than just your vision or whether you need glasses or a change of glasses. Prioritise a visit with your optometrist every two years to determine that your eyes are healthy inside too.
The aim is to identify a problem a.s.a.p. Have it treated a.s.a.p. Alter your life style, your eating, drinking and smoking habits and manage your stress levels and sleepings patterns.
If you have been diagnosed with systemic diseases and have not been seen by an ophthalmologist, please book yourself a comprehensive eye examination with an ophthalmologist in your area.
If you're looking for an ophthalmologist in Johannesburg, please contact Visiomed Eye Laser Clinic on 011 476 3119 or www.visiomed.co.za. to be guided to a specialist in your area.
The writer of this article is a nursing sister, but not a qualified optometrist or doctor. 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.

14/07/2025

What is Keratoconus? 👁️
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea thins and bulges outward, changing from a round shape (like a soccer ball) to more of a rugby ball shape. This causes astigmatism resulting in blurred vision.
👓 In early stages, glasses or soft lenses may help.
💡 Corneal Cross Linking (CXL) is a promising non-invasive treatment using vitamin B2 eye drops and UV light to strengthen the cornea and slow down progression.
👁️‍🗨️ In advanced cases, rigid or scleral lenses may be needed for clearer vision.
⏱️ The CXL procedure is quick, painless, and done in about 30 minutes per eye—with music of your choice playing while you relax.
🩺 Always consult with your eye specialist to find the right treatment for you!

11/07/2025

💪 Teamwork, Wellness & Motivation at Visiomed!
We were thrilled to have BlaqFitness host a powerful staff team-building seminar right here at Visiomed! 🔥
Led by the dynamic Winsford Masinga — recently featured in The Citizen for his MRS South Africa bootcamp sessions — the event was packed with energy, inspiration, and tools to boost both physical and mental well-being.
With 16 years in the industry, Winsford is the Founder & CEO of BlaqFitness Wellness Solutions, a seasoned personal trainer, wellness consultant, fitfluencer, life coach, and corporate trainer. 🏋️‍♂️✨
Thank you, BlaqFitness, for empowering our team with your expertise and passion for health! 🙌

07/07/2025

BLURRED VISION COULD BE CAUSED BY KERATOCONUS.
Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, and distorts vision.
It typically starts in adolescence or early adulthood and can worsen over time.
As the cornea weakens, vision may become blurry, distorted, and sensitive to light.
Corneal crosslinking is a treatment that strengthens the cornea by using UV light and riboflavin (vitamin B2).
It helps halt the progression of keratoconus, preserving vision and reducing the need for a corneal transplant. The sooner you start, the better. Even in the childhood years.
Blurred vision could be due to many other factors too. Visit your local optometrist to examine your eyes and determine what the causes may be.
To understand more about corneal crosslinking, please click on the slides below.
Visiomed's doctors have been performing this procedure since the technology landed in South Africa. Our expert opthalmologists will guide you through the procedure. You will spend a short time in our clinic and can go home the same day. Contact us on 011 476 3119 to be guided to a doctor in the Johannesburg area.
The writer of this article is a nursing sister, but not a qualified optometrist or doctor. 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.

07/07/2025

👁️ Z-LASIK vs. Traditional LASIK: What’s the Difference?
Thinking about laser eye surgery? Here’s how Z-LASIK stacks up against Traditional LASIK:
🔹 Z-LASIK (Blade-Free)
✓ 100% laser precision
✓ Faster healing & less discomfort
✓ Customised treatment for each eye
🔸 Traditional LASIK
✓ Uses a mechanical blade
✓ Longer recovery time
✓ More variability in results
💡 Why choose Z-LASIK?
It's next-gen vision correction — safer, more accurate, and designed for you.
📅 Book a consult with our specialists to find the right option for your eyes.

02/07/2025

👁️ Partnering for Better Patient Care 👁️
At Visiomed, our co-management approach with optometrists goes beyond referrals. We believe in real collaboration. That’s why we personally visit our partner practices, keeping them informed with the latest updates in ophthalmic technology and treatment.
Together, we ensure every patient gets the best care possible.

30/06/2025

DYING FOR FASHION AND BEAUTY
If you like dressing up, as most women do, and especially like applying false eyelashes to your eyelids, please ensure that you apply and use them with care after washing your hands before and after doing so, as well as before and after removing them. Below are a few pointers to keep in mind.
Some glues release formaldehyde, a known eye irritant and allergen. Wearing lashes for too long without cleaning the eyelid area can block oil glands, leading to styes or blepharitis and extreme dry eyes. Ensure that you wash your eyelids very well after removing them.
Poor-quality lashes may shed fibres that enter the eye, leading to redness, discomfort, or infection. If this happens, stop wearing lashes, treat any possible infections immediately with antibacterial/antiviral drops available at your optometrist or chemist.
Improper application can cause the lashes to poke or scratch the surface of the eye (cornea), resulting in pain or injury.
Heavy or overly long lashes can strain the natural lashes, causing them to break or fall out.
Sharing false eyelashes or using unclean tools increases the risk of bacterial or fungal infections.
If glue enters the eye directly, it can cause chemical burns or serious inflammation. Beauty for the sake of being fashionable is not worth the eye damage it can cause. You can end up having permanent scarring if not enough care is applied.
Poor removal techniques may pull out natural lashes or damage the delicate eyelid skin and rubbing the eyes while wearing falsies can dislodge them and cause foreign body sensation or corneal scratches.
If you have eye problems related to misuse of false eyelashes and could not be cured by all the typical ointments and drops available from the chemist or your optometrist, do contact Visiomed Eye Laser Clinic if you are in the Johannesburg district on 011 476 3119.
The writer of this article is a nursing sister, but not a qualified optometrist or doctor. 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.

27/06/2025

23/06/2025

WHAT HAPPENS DURING CATARACT SURGERY.
The cataract in the lens in your eye, causing your blurred vision, is removed surgically.
Of all surgeries done, cataract surgery is the most common surgery done world wide.
It's not a lengthy procedure at all, doesn't require full anaesthetic, which makes it a safe and more predictable operation. You go to a day facility and can be in and out of the hospital within 3 - 4 hours.
You can go on with your light daily chores and don't need to be bedridden at all. It is better not to engage in any sport or heavy duty activities like carrying heavy objects untill your doctor authorises you to do so.
After your ophthalmologist (eye specialist) has done a thorough eye examination and measurements of your eyes, the surgery is scheduled for a day that suits you and the doctor both. Cataract surgery is covered by most medical aids. Patients without medical aids are charged less than medical aid rates.
Please contact Visiomed on 011 476 3119 to be directed to one of our doctors in the Johannesburg areas.
Please click on the slides below for more information.
The writer of this article is a nursing sister, but not a qualified optometrist or doctor. 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.