What Is Blue Light? Light is made up of electromagnetic particles that travel in waves. These waves emit energy and range in length and strength, the shorter the wave length the higher the energy. Every wavelength is represented by a...
Tag: Spectacles
Presbyopia and Nearsightedness
People who are nearsighted, or myopes, have an advantage when they get to the presbyopic years in that they can just take off their spectacles to read. Those who wear contact lenses can wear a weaker lens in one eye,...
Presbyopia: Intro
When we get to our 40’s, our natural lenses lose their flexibility resulting in difficulty reading small print at a short distance. This loss of flexibility is called Presbyopia, and is characterized by the inability to read any small print...
Tips For Spectacle Wearers
Tips for Spectacle Wearers We’ve been advised to avoid toughing our faces, and spectacles may offer some protection for the eyes, however, remember to thoroughly clean them as well. Mask wearing has added an annoyance of fogging for spectacle wearers,...
Computer Vision Syndrome
CVS is a group of symptoms associated with prolonged computer use. 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....
We’re Open!
In order to keep you and ourselves safe, we’re implementing some changes in how we operate. During lockdown level 4, both the Woodlands and Megawatt Park offices will operate from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. Consultations will be appointment...
We’re Open!
We’re back from our short holiday break and are raring to go. We hope you’ve had a restful festive season, and that 2020 will be a prosperous year. We’ll update you as the medical aid changes happen, but so far,...
After Sale Service
Once you get your specs, there may be a few things you’ll need help with along the way. One of the most common “complaints” is frames going loose and sliding down your nose when you look down. This happens a...
Headaches and Presbyopia
Presbyopia Usually just after age of 40, people begin to find it difficult to focus on nearby objects. Near point activities, such as reading, threading a needle, are often blurry. This is an unavoidable condition known as presbyopia and affects...
Digital Eyestrain and Headaches
Eye Strain Simply overusing the focusing muscles of your eyes can cause eye strain which often results in a headache. Our high tech world has improved our lives considerably, but small-screen texting and web browsing often causes strain on our...