“I can see, so my eyes are fine, right?” We often use our vision to judge the health of our eyes, incorrectly assuming everything is okay just because we can see. A lot of South Africans believe what happens at...
Category: Your Vision
Computer Related Eyestrain
Most of us spend time in front of a computer, regardless of what profession we’re in. Prolonged computer use can harm your eyes and even lead to poor vision. The most common result of prolonged computer use is Myopia (near...
Children’s Vision
We start the year with a look into children’s vision. A lot of schools offer vision screening for grade 1s, but enough don’t. Vision is often a neglected part of children’s health, unless the problems are obvious. It is very...
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Allergy season
Good day Allergy season is upon us once again, itchy, teary, red eyes; uncomfortable contact lenses; flu like symptoms are all quite common this time of the year, and are often misdiagnosed. Spring means a lot of pollen and...
Children’s Vision
These are some of the most common questions I get from you: 1. At what age can I take my child to get their eyes tested: School going age is a good time to do this, unless there is something...