{"id":158,"date":"2024-05-08T23:02:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T23:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drjoelbakunzi.co.za\/?page_id=158"},"modified":"2025-05-23T07:28:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:28:29","slug":"pterygium-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drjoelbakunzi.co.za\/?page_id=158","title":{"rendered":"PTERYGIUM SURGERY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;74c69059-8e69-4122-b1e6-dfeabf6c5711&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.5)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.75)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/drjoelbakunzi.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-10-at-11.26.05_03e092c1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8vw||0vw||false|false&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;slant&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;0vw&#8221; bottom_divider_flip=&#8221;horizontal&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||70px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;74px||7px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;57px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">PTERYGIUM SURGERY<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/drjoelbakunzi.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2023-Dr-Joel-Logo-white-01-e1715038736756.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;2023 Dr Joel Logo white-01&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||21px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Call to Action&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;27px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Asul||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>PTERYGIUM SURGERY<\/p>\n<p><span>(Do you have a fleshy growth on the surface of your eye that is causing irritation or affecting your vision?) <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of tissue on the conjunctiva, the thin, transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye. It often develops as a result of excessive exposure to UV light, wind, dust, or dry conditions. While a pterygium may not always cause symptoms, it can lead to irritation, redness, and in some cases, affect vision if it grows over the cornea. Pterygium surgery involves removing the abnormal tissue and grafting healthy tissue onto the affected area to prevent recurrence and restore the health and comfort of the eye.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Footer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#6d9dbf&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;798939ba-f9b2-4e0b-a05f-4516bea83126&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Whether you have questions about our services, need directions to our practice, or wish to book a consultation, we look forward to hearing from you. Your vision is our priority, and we&#8217;re committed to providing you with exceptional care every step of the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Thank you for considering Clearsight by Joel Bakunzi for your eye care needs. Please feel free to reach out to us with any inquiries or to schedule an appointment. Our resolute team is here to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Eden Gardens Private Hospital<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selectable-text copyable-text false\">100 Archie Gumede Dr Masons Mill, Pietermaritzburg, 3201<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Busamed Private Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cnr Vowe &amp; Alexandra St, iNtabazwe,9880.\u00a0 Harrismith<\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Contact No:<\/span><\/strong><span> (033) 815-4717 \/ 079 260 6210<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||10px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Practice Information:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Practice Number: 1131532<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>MPno.: 0731234<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/drjoelbakunzi.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2023-Dr-Joel-Logo-white-01-e1715038736756.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;2023 Dr Joel Logo white-01&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;55px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PTERYGIUM SURGERYPTERYGIUM SURGERY (Do you have a fleshy growth on the surface of your eye that is causing irritation or affecting your vision?) 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