Members of the public suffering from eye conditions will no longer have to travel far for treatment as quality treatment services is now at their doorsteps.

This comes after the Lautoka and Ba Aspen Hospitals eye departments received advanced eye laser machines this week.

In a statement released yesterday, Aspen Medical said the two machines were crucial for treating diabetic retinopathy, a condition with the potential for blindness if untreated.

“The third laser machine helps with common issues after cataract surgery, preventing eye problems like severe pain and sudden vision loss,” he said.

“It also tackles glaucoma, a condition that can lead to vision problems.

The machine’s particular function helps control eye pressure, slows the disease, and may even allow some patients to stop using expensive eyedrops for glaucoma.”

Aspen Medical’s consultant ophthalmologist at Lautoka Hospital Dr Taraivini Rabuka said diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma could cause permanent blindness, resulting in profound socio-economic effects on patients and their families.

“The burden of job loss and dependence on family members is substantial, and we are very happy to be able to provide these services to our patients now,” she said.

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