Dr Laila Raman-Abdulla, ophthalmic surgeon from Lenmed Randfontein Private Hospital.
It’s #ThrowbackThursday and the Herald went back in time to 9 October 1987 to see what was in the news.
On page 11 of that week’s edition, the Herald published a story with headline Cataract need not cause blindness. It was mentioned in the article that the high incidence of blindness caused by cataracts can be brought down by early detection, removal through surgery and post-surgical use of prescription lenses.
The Herald has since caught up with Dr Laila Raman-Abdulla, FC Ophth(SA), an ophthalmic surgeon from Lenmed Randfontein Private Hospital and Leratong Hospital, to find out how far the procedure has advanced.
Other interesting headlines in that edition include:
One of the old Fords (left) that will take part in the Ford Vintage Rally. The old jallopy (right) dating back to Grandpa’s days will also be at the Ford Festival.Left: The Pink Ladies of Rydell High in the Grease Rock ‘n Roll Musical by RHS. Right: The “Greasers” of Grease in RHS’ musical at the school last Thursday and Friday.Koop vanjaar jou ballonne vir Kinderdag by Checkers!.Erna Scheepers (links) het onlangs 83% gekry in haar BSc (Wisk/Wet)-eksamen by RAU. Sonja Klopper (regs) het 86% gekry in haar BSc (Wisk/Wet)-eksamen by RAU.Kom neem Saterdag deel aan die Kruger Padvat 87 en word fiks, soos ons Mej Randfontein-finaliste in die foto skynbaar fiks en gesond is, benewens pragtig!Mr Colin Fenton received the Westonaria Brochure from Mayor James Gerber.Mnr Willem Foster van die Gouepoort Kreupelsorgvereniging.Die Motor van die Week in hierdie uitgawe is ‘n 1986 Toyota Cressida 2,8 i dubbelnokas met egteleer-bekleedsel. Hierdie motor het 86 000km afgelê en het alle bybehore waaraan mens kan dink. Dit is beskikbaar by Ghia Motors teen die winskoopprys van R34 900.Henry’s Eiendomme het hul personeel vergroot en ‘n hele paar nuwelinge aangestel. Hulle is (van links) Daleen, Jaco, Franie, Henry, Cheryl, Willie, Rina en Hennie.The Rapport Tour cyclists passed through Randfontein on Wednesday morning at about 11.30am. Neil Croswaith won this first time trial from the Methodist Church to Randfontein’s OK Bazaars.
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