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Spring
Spring has officially sprung and the temperatures are already on Summer levels. Seasonal allergies are more common now, so those flu-like symptoms may require anti histamine medication instead of colds and flu medication. Sun protection is important all year round, even more so now. Transition lenses are a good option for those who need to […]
Contact lenses for Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition whereby the shape of the cornea or lens is irregular. Instead of being shaped round, the corneas of people with astigmatism are often oblong. This causes a refractive error, distorting light as it enters your eyes. As a result, images appear blurry. The symptoms of astigmatism include headaches, sore, and tired […]
Multifocal Lenses
Multifocal contact lenses work the same way multifocal spectacle lenses work, that is, they have more than one prescription, which allows the wearer to view different distances clearly. When you get to your 40s, you develop a condition called Presbyopia, which results in difficulty reading small print up close. The prescription required to help with […]
Diabetes and Blurry Vision
There are many conditions that can result in blurry vision, some are life and sight threatening, others can be resolved with spectacles and or eye drops. This month we will focus on one particular cause, which has become more and more common, Diabetes. Blurry vision is often one of the first warning signs of diabetes. […]
Allergy Season
Allergy season is upon us once again and we’ve already seen an increase in complaints of red and itchy eyes. There’s a lot of dust, pollen and not a lot of rain, meaning your eyes are exposed to more allergens (irritants) now more than ever. The signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include redness, itching, […]
Good Habits for healthier eyes
1. Eat Well. Leafy green vegetables, lean proteins, Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin C have been shown to help prevent eye disease in the long run. 2. Stop Smoking Not only do you increase your chances of developing conditions such as Macular degeneration and cataracts, but you also end up with brownish looking eyes […]
Good Habits
Good habits are essential to living a healthy and happy life, but they are not very easy to sustain for a lot of people. We often get to a point where we realise that our bad habits have gotten us into “trouble”, be it in terms of health, finance, work, etc. and we panic. As […]
Reading Glasses
A lot of people think reading glasses are not really glasses. They don’t see them as the medical device that they are, especially because you can buy them at the local pharmacy. Reading glasses, like all spectacles, come in different prescriptions, and without consulting an Optometrist, there’s no way of knowing which prescription is suitable […]
Headaches
A headache is a way for your body to tell you there’s something wrong. It is often a symptom and not a condition. People end up addicted to pain medications because of uninvestigated headaches, others spend a lot of time and money consulting various specialists to try and get to the bottom of the problem. […]
Children and Devices
Technology has become an integral part of our society. It has made life easier, the world smaller and learning faster. Nowadays exposure to computers and tablets happens very early in life, which has it’s advantages and disadvantages. One of the main disadvantages is safety, the internet is full of all kinds of dangers, the other […]