Eye Laser Clinic: NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2008
Eye care awareness week - 6-10 October 2008
During the recent Eye Care Awareness Week from 6th to the 10th of
October 2008, a number of patients underwent free cataract
surgery at The Tygervalley Eye and Laser Centre. Most of these
patients have been on a waiting list at state hospitals for a very
long time and suffered from very poor vision due to dense cataracts.
This is why our Laser eye clinic is glad to help.
The Tygervalley Eye and Laser
Centre offered their theatre facilities free of charge, and Dr.
Johann Krüger and Dr. Alan Sara performed the procedures at no cost.
Several companies helped make it possible by donating intra-ocular
lenses and other materials and eye drop medication used during
the eye treatment procedures.
A spokesperson from the laser eye clinic says that
country-wide 2677 less fortunate people underwent free surgery during
the Eye Care Awareness Week. The Eye Care Awareness Week takes place
in October every year, with a different theme every year.
New cataract surgery technology
Until recently, we have been using "White Star" technology for phaco-emulcification/cataract procedures, but we have now upgraded to the new "OZil Torsional" ultrasound system. The general consensus amongst leading cataract surgeons from around the world is that the OZil system provides better post-operative vision and quicker recovery due to clearer corneas.
» Read more on the Cataract Surgery procedure page.
New DSAEK procedure (Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty)
What is DSAEK?
DSAEK is a new corneal transplant technique where the unhealthy, diseased, posterior portion of a patient's cornea is removed and replaced with healthy donor tissue obtained from the eye bank. Unlike conventional corneal transplant surgery known as penetrating keratoplasty (PKP), the DSAEK procedure utilises a much smaller surgical incision and requires fewer corneal sutures. This usually results in more rapid visual rehabilitation for the DSAEK patient and also better post-operative visual acuity.
» Read the full entry on the Corneal Grafts / DSAEK procedures page.
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