https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/339.html South Africa Opthalmology news 15 Ophthalmology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/339.html en-us Mon, 18 May 2026 16:03:01 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hormones-and-screentime-threaten-professional-women-eye-health-847343a April marks Women's Eye Health and Safety Month. Although two-thirds of all blindness and visual impairment occur in women, All About Eyes director and ophthalmologist Dr Anesu Madikane says that women don’t necessarily see (pun intended!) their eye health as a problem that needs attention. 1-267569 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ophthalmology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/modern-eye-health-in-a-digital-world-practical-ways-to-protect-your-vision-177576a Our eyes are working harder than ever. Between computers, tablets and phones, plus all the screen time that comes with modern life, it’s easy to notice eye strain, dryness, fatigue or blurry vision only after things start slipping. 1-266668 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ophthalmology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/are-you-losing-your-vision-without-realising-it-399478a Glaucoma: the eye disease that sneaks up on you. 1-266703 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ophthalmology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-healthcare-849473a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries, featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most-read content on Bizcommunity's Healthcare site over the past year below. 1-264279 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ophthalmology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-women-need-to-pay-more-attention-to-their-eye-health-179206a Between scheduling your next mammogram and ensuring your next big project goes off without a hitch (so you get that well-deserved and hard-earned promotion), it's easy to forget your eye health. But, as a result of biological, hormonal, and lifestyle factors, women are more likely to suffer from vision challenges than men. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), women account for nearly two-thirds of the world’s visually impaired population. 1-260778 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ophthalmology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-women-should-prioritise-personal-wellness-over-social-media-trends-735582a Being Wonder Woman can be really hectic, from putting out fires at work to ensuring that your pet is always fed. This means that women often don’t prioritise themselves and their health. While social media may seem the right place for your wellness needs, Dr Jessica Hamuy Blanco, health expert and Dis-Chem product and clinical risk executive, emphasises that it is crucial to define self-care individually rather than following social media trends. 1-260922 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ophthalmology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2024-healthcare-142776a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2024 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Healthcare site over the past year below. 1-254268 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ophthalmology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/metropolitan-health-ams-partner-to-enhance-eye-care-access-035055a In South Africa, where a staggering 80% of the population relies on public healthcare, the issue of eye health often goes unnoticed. With the majority of eye care professionals operating in the private sector, accessible eye care remains a privilege for the remaining 20% of South Africa’s population. 1-251187 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ophthalmology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/subaru-partners-with-dell-to-develop-next-generation-eyesight-system-783262a Subaru Corporation and Dell Technologies have joined forces to develop next-generation driver assistance technology, aiming to make roads safer for everyone. This collaboration leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance storage to improve Subaru's EyeSight driver assistance system. 1-246572 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ophthalmology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/852/245067.html A recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics has raised concerns about the impact of excessive screen time on the development of young children. The study found that one-year-old children exposed to more than four hours of screen time daily experienced delays in communication and problem-solving abilities at the ages of two and four. 1-245067 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Ophthalmology South Africa