Dr. Zoran Aleksic

14/12/2024

Blessed with the most amazing team any practice could ask for. Grateful for a year of dedication, care, and teamwork. Here’s to celebrating you and all we’ve achieved together. Cheers to an even brighter 2025! 🌟

12/10/2023

As the world turns its attention today to World Sight Day 2023 we invite you to pledge to at work! The first step is prioritising your own eye health!

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)

12/10/2023

The 20-20-20 rule is an essential guideline for maintaining eye health and reducing eye strain, which is particularly relevant on World Sight Day.

The 20-20-20 rule can be an effective way to promote eye health and reduce the risk of eye-related issues.

Here's how the 20-20-20 rule works:

Every 20 minutes:

While working on a computer, reading, or engaging in any task that requires focused visual attention, take a 20-second break.

Look at something 20 feet away:

During your 20-second break, shift your gaze to an object that is at least 20 feet (about 6 meters) away. This helps to relax the eye muscles and reduce eye strain.

Blink frequently:

While looking at the distant object, make sure to blink several times. Blinking helps to keep your eyes moist, reducing the risk of dry eyes and irritation.

The 20-20-20 rule is a simple yet effective way to prevent digital eye strain and maintain good eye health, especially in this age of increased screen time and digital device usage.

Observing this rule can contribute to better eye comfort and potentially reduce the risk of developing conditions like computer vision syndrome.

On World Sight Day, it's important to remind people to prioritise their eye health and promote the 20-20-20 rule as a practical and easy-to-implement strategy for protecting their vision.

12/10/2023

👁️👓 6 Things You Need to Know About Digital Eye Strain! 👓👁️

Are you spending hours in front of a screen at work? Your eyes deserve some extra TLC! Here are 6 essential tips to keep your peepers healthy and happy:

1️⃣ Blink More: Staring at screens can lead to decreased blinking, causing dry eyes. Make a conscious effort to blink regularly to keep them moist.

2️⃣ Regular Eye Exams: Don't forget to schedule regular eye check-ups to catch any issues early.

3️⃣ Ergonomics Matter: Adjust your screen's position and lighting to reduce glare and eye fatigue. Your eyes will thank you.

4️⃣ Screen Distance: Position your monitor about an arm's length away from your eyes. This minimizes eye strain.

5️⃣ Proper Lighting: Ensure your workspace is well-lit, but avoid harsh, direct light on the screen.

6️⃣ The 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and focus on something 20 feet away. It eases eye strain!

Taking care of your eyes at work is essential for long-term eye health. Share these tips with your colleagues to help them protect their vision too! 👁️💼

05/10/2023

As World Sight Day approaches we encourage you to not only take charge of your eye sight but your health as well!

Thanks to Oxiadm we are offering the first 10 people a FREE eye health screening!

Why choose an OxIA screening?

OxIA uses Fundus / Retinal imaging that allows for the early detection of potential adverse effects related to lifestyle diseases such as: Diabetes, Hypertension, Cholesterol etc…

Don’t wait until its too late! Schedule your eye health screening today by following the link https://www.oxia.org/book-your-appointment and selecting Dr. Zoran Aleksic as your screening centre.

Oxiadm

15/09/2023

15/08/2022

Piecing together the Pterygium Puzzle - To read our latest blog post, click the link in our bio.

26/07/2022

Dr. Zoran Aleksic will be discussing all things and on SAfm's Talking Point: Health Matters with award-winning broadcast journalist and senior news anchor, Cathy Mohlahlana this Wednesday 27 July 2022 at 11:00.

14/07/2022

Did you know that Eye Doctors use a Microscope called a Slit Lamp. Here doctor Aleksic examines a patient with the latest ZEISS Slit lamp.
But What is a Slit Lamp?

A slit lamp is a microscope with a bright light used during an eye exam. It gives an ophthalmologist a closer look at the different structures at the front of the eye and inside the eye. It's a key tool in determining the health of your eyes and detecting eye disease. To perform a slit lamp examination takes skill and experience.

27/09/2021

There is a reason why people say that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Even the human organ, the eye, is only able to produce the miracle that is sight by consolidating several cells, formations and a fine balance of tissues and water. All of the abilities of the eye, as with any team-effort, come out of a fine orchestration of many different parts working together.

Our latest blog is all about my team. To learn more about my team at my two practices, follow the link in my bio.

21/07/2021

It is hard to imagine a world where I would not be able to offer my an array of different options for correction. But this was not always the case.

Our latest blog is up! Click the link in our bio to read “The Evolution of LASIK.”