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Retinal detachment occurs when the retina is pulled away from the surrounding tissue. This is an ocular emergency and you need to see an eye specialist as soon as possible.
Age-related macular degeneration involves the deterioration of the macula or the area of best vision.
Small incision phaco surgery is a procedure that is performed in order to remove cataracts.
Regular glaucoma screenings are recommended for people over the age of forty, especially if there is a family history of glaucoma
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a condition that can occur in premature babies when abnormal blood vessels grow in the retina.
Your cornea is the transparent surface over your eye’s surface, responsible for a large part of the eye’s focusing power.
A pterygium is a pink, fleshy tissue growth onto the conjunctiva, which is the transparent tissue that lines the eye.
Some common symptoms of eye proptosis include difficulty closing and moving eyes, drying of the corneas, and discomfort.

Maintaining the health of your eyes and your vision is a priority no matter what age. While optometrists are able to aid you with prescription glasses and contact lenses, ophthalmologists are eye surgeons who are able to diagnose and treat eye conditions and diseases including glaucoma, macular degeneration, double vision or cataracts. If you are experiencing loss of vision, changes in vision, have an injury, infection or pain in the eyes it may be best for you to see an eye specialist to protect your precious sense of sight and help you maintain your vision for the rest of your lifetime.
Dr Enslin Uys is an Ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist or Eye Surgeon) based in Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu Natal. He is a passionate eye doctor who always strives to give his patients the best eye and vision care. Dr Enslin Uys is a general ophthalmologist with his main interests in eye surgery and surgical disorders of the retina (retina surgery, retinal detachment, macular hole surgery, epi-retinal membrane removal, diabetic eye disease to mention only a few) as well as small incision refractive cataract surgery. Dr Uys also often sees and treats patients with glaucoma. His results are in line with international standards. Dr Enslin Uys is one of the founding members of the Pietermaritzburg Eye Hospital that opened on 1st March 2018. Be sure to contact his practice regarding consultation with Dr Uys or further information on eye conditions and surgery.

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