Dr Nkosipendule Nozozo is a specialist ophthalmologist in private practice in
Empangeni (a town 150 km north of Durban in a hilly countryside overlooking a flat
coastal plain) with a heart for people and a love for medicine. His love for
ophthalmology was sparked by learning that most causes of poor vision were due to
preventable and/ or treatable eye conditions. He has an extensive experience in the
treatment of a wide range of eye conditions, with a special interest in glaucoma
management, squint surgery, orbit and oculoplastic surgery
Dr Nozozo achieved his MBChB degree from the Walter Sisulu University (formerly
University of Transkei) in 2004. He then completed his training in ophthalmology in 2015
and was admitted as a Fellow of the College of Ophthalmologists of South Africa, first
working in Mthatha (Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital) as a specialist
ophthalmologist and a as senior lecturer for both the undergraduate medical students
and postgraduate ophthalmology registrars, then Port Elizabeth (Livingstone Tertiary
Hospital/Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital) before moving up to Richards Bay - Empangeni joining Ngwelezana Tertiary Hospital as a Head of Clinical Unit in the Department of Ophthalmology.
Dr Nozozo’s practice is located in the medical suites on the first floor at Life Empangeni
Private Hospital in Empangeni. The practice contains cutting-edge, modern diagnostic
and therapeutic equipment and technology.
Book an appointment today by calling our friendly receptionist at 078 225 6418 to
schedule an appointment for you.
We look forward to welcoming you
Ectropion is an abnormal eversion (outward turning) of the lid margin away from the globe. Without normal lid globe apposition, corneal exposure, tearing, keratinization of the palpebral conjunctiva, and visual loss may result. Ectropion usually involves the lower lid and often has a component of horizontal lid laxity. Treatment is individualized based on the appropriate identification of the etiology
Entropion is a malposition resulting in inversion of the eyelid margin. The morbidity of entropion is a result of ocular surface irritation and damage. Successful management of entropion depends on appropriate classification and a procedural choice that adequately addresses the underlying abnormality.
Chalazion is the most common inflammatory lesions of the eyelid formed by inflammation and obstruction of sebaceous glands of the eyelids. Chalazion can recur, and those that do should be evaluated for malignancy; following excision of a recurrence, the content should be sent for pathologic examination.
A corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea. Corneal ulcer usually results from an eye infection, but severe dry eye or other eye disorders can cause it. Symptoms of corneal ulcers include: redness of the eye severe pain and soreness of the eye, blurred vision and sensitivity to light. If the corneal ulcer was caused by bacteria the doctor will prescribe topical antibiotics for the eye. Corneal ulcers can badly and permanently damage your vision and even cause blindness if they are not treated
Keratoconus is a corneal condition characterized by corneal thinning and steeping which cause the cornea to bulge out in a coneshape. Keratoconus is a progressive, asymetrically bilateral thinning of the cornea that causes decreased vision and this occurs primarily from a refractive error induced by corneal distortion, and secondarily from corneal scarring.
Pterygium is an elevated, superficial, external ocular mass that usually forms over the perilimbal conjunctiva and extends onto the cornea. Pterygium can vary from small to a large, aggressive, and rapidly growing lesion that can distort the corneal shape, and in advanced cases, they can obscure the center of the cornea
Cataract is a vision-impairing disease characterized by gradual, progressive thickening of the lens. It is the leading cause of blindness in the world today. This is unfortunate, considering that the visual morbidity brought about by cataract is reversible. As such, early detection, close monitoring, and timely surgical intervention must be observed in the management of cataracts.
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide after cataracts. This disease is typically asymptomatic until advanced visual field loss occurs. Risk factors including elevated intraocular pressure, advancing age, family history, African ancestry, myopia. The inner eye pressure rises because the correct amount of fluid can’t drain out of the eye. If glaucoma is not diagnosed and treated, it can cause a gradual loss of vision. It usually responds well to medication, especially if caught early and treated.
One of the complications of diabetes that can aRect one’s eyes is called diabetic retinopathy. The light-sensitive tissue at the back
of the eye can become damaged, which leads to a condition known as diabetic retinopathy (retina). The majority of people will not
experience any symptoms of diabetic retinopathy in its early stages. It is possible that you will not notice any changes to your vision
until the condition becomes severe. Included on this list are diabetes blurry vision symptoms:
• Vision that is hazy or otherwise distorted.
• Eye floaters are described as having the appearance of small, dark spots or streaks.
• Difficulty reading or seeing things that are far away.
The goal of treatment is to either slow down or stop the progression of diabetic retinopathy, and this goal is largely determined by the
type of diabetic retinopathy that a patient has as well as the severity of the condition.
Cnr Biyela and Ukula Street, Empangeni, 3880
078 225 6418
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