By Prof Paul Ramkissoon
PR: Most optometrists know Dr Vanessa Moodley but how would you describe yourself?
VM: Well at this stage in one’s life I feel it is more important how others describe you as opposed to how you describe yourself. However, I do agree with the observation that I am extremely passionate about my work and relentless when pursuing an initiative…
Clinical Archive
Myopia Control Using Orthokeratology
By Prof Paul Ramkissoon
Myopia is a leading cause of irreversible blindness and uncorrected refractive errors also remain a significant cause of correctable blindness. High myopia presents a greater risk for eye health issues such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and myopic maculopathy. The prevalence of myopia has been increasing over the past decades. In 2000, approximately a quarter…
Make your diagnosis
The art of fitting and designing hydrogel prosthetic lenses
By Bonita LutzkaThe primary function of contact lenses is obviously to improve vision. However, there are many instances where a contact lens can be used to alter the physical appearance of a patient. Prosthetic lenses need not only be fitted for cosmetic reasons to cover scarring, but the reason for fitting them can also be therapeutic, preventative or necessary…
Hang on to your ophthalmoscope – Artificial Intelligence is here!
Macula Degeneration
The High-Tech Eye Examination
By Paul RamkissoonFor decades, patients worldwide have been accustomed to their routine eye examinations being conducted with manual instruments. However, Eye Care Practitioners are increasingly embracing new digital technology to make the routine eye examination more accurate and expedient than traditional manual instruments. These digital eye examination systems have enhanced the qualitative and quantitative…
Make your diagnosis – Answer
By Dr Dirk BooysenThis patient has with-the-rule corneal astigmatism which correlates well with his refractive error. The right eye has a small choroidal nevus in the superior temporal arcade. Although around 5% of the population have choroidal nevi, these lesions need to be documented and followed regularly to rule out…
Expanding the horizons of optometry practice: a visual ergonomics perspective
By Jennifer LongMany people seek optometry care to improve their vision, so they can see tasks comfortably and easily. Spectacles and contact lenses may provide a solution – but only if the person has a correctable visual deficit. What if the cause of their difficulties is related to their work environment, such as poor lighting? Or the fact that…
