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...
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition where the cornea (transparent layer covering the coloured part of the eye) is oval instead of perfectly round. This irregular curve means that light rays entering your eye focus in two different places on the light-sensitive...
Red Eye (Subconjunctival Haemorrhage)
A subconjunctival haemorrhage is bleeding underneath the conjunctiva. It can occur after a sudden or severe sneeze or cough, heavy lifting, straining, vomiting or even rubbing one’s eyes too roughly. It can also occur as a side effect of eye...
Cleaning Your Lenses
Spectacle lenses with anti glare coating often get smudges on them fairly easily. There are newer anti glare coatings that can repel fingerprints and dust, they do however, still need to be cleaned. I’ve seen people use their clothes, tissues,...
How often should you have your eyes examined?
Most medical aid schemes will only cover the eye test once every two years. This frequency is okay except in the following cases: Children who wear spectacles Glaucoma suspects Anyone over the age of 40 If you suffer from chronic...
Is there such a thing as “too young for spectacles”?
A child’s visual system develops from birth until about eight years of age. During this time the eyes learn to communicate with the brain. The optic nerves that connect the eyes to the brain gradually mature. This development is...
Children’s Vision Continued
Often children are misdiagnosed as having attention disorders, when the actual problem is eye related. Issues with eye movements can result in difficulty reading, problems with accommodation (focusing) will manifest as avoidance of reading and poor concentration. Nearsightedness will result...
Happy New Year!
We’re back and are ready to serve. We are contracted to medical aid schemes, provide driver’s license renewal certificates and have a wide range of frames and lenses available. Contact us to book your eye exam appointment.
Prescription Sunglasses
Prescription sunglasses are a great way to get proper UV protection, while maintaining perfect vision. You can get your favourite pair of sunglasses, like the Celine pictured, in your prescription. Contact us for an appointment.
Hoya Hi- Vision Long Life Coating
Are you tired of having to replace the lenses frequently due to scratches? To prevent scratches, you should not only consider buying a coating, but also comparing the quality properties of the coating. Hoya Hi-Vision LongLife Coating is 30% more...