Tag: Hypertension

Signs That You Need To Have Your Eyes Tested.

A lot of people assume you only need to go to the optometrist when your vision is blurry. While this is one of the most common reasons people consult, here are others that you may not be aware of: Constant...

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January 7, 2022January 7, 2022January 7, 2022

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Anti Glare Coating, Astigmatism, Bifocal lenses, Blue Light, Computer Glasses, diabetes, Digital Eyestrain, Dry Eyes, Eye drops, Eye Exam, Eye test, Eyestrain, Farsightedness, Frame, Frames, glasses, Glaucoma, Headaches, Healthy Eyes, Hyperopia, Hypertension, Nearsightedness, Night Driving Glasses, Optometric Exam, Optometrist Sunninghill, Optometrist Woodmead, Spectacles

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Age Related Vision Changes

The eyes change a lot with age. Some of the changes are easier to manage than others. Sight threatening conditions such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and retinopathies caused by hypertension and diabetes, are very common in older individuals. Regular eyes...

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June 28, 2021June 28, 2021June 28, 2021

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Bifocal lenses, Eye Exam, Eye test, Farsightedness, glasses, Glaucoma, Headaches, Healthy Eyes, Hyperopia, Hypertension, Multifocal lenses, Nearsightedness, Night Driving Glasses, Optometric Exam, optometrist, Optometrist Sunninghill, Optometrist Woodmead, Presbyopia, Reading Glasses, Woodmead

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Fluctuating Vision

Vision that fluctuates may be due to a variety of conditions. One of the first things I think of when I get a complaint of fluctuating vision is systemic conditions, more especially Diabetes. If you find that sometimes your vision...

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June 24, 2021June 24, 2021June 24, 2021

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Computer Glasses, diabetes, Dry Eyes, Eye drops, Eye Exam, Eye test, eyes, Eyestrain, glasses, Headaches, Healthy Eyes, Hypertension, Night Driving Glasses, Optometric Exam, optometrist, Optometrist Sunninghill, Optometrist Woodmead, Spectacles

Your Vision

“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 the licensing department is an eye test, and...

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April 6, 2021April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

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Astigmatism, Cancer, diabetes, Eye Exam, Eye test, glasses, Glaucoma, Good Vision, Headaches, Hypertension, Lenses, Myopia, optometrist, Optometrist Sunninghill, Optometrist Woodmead, Spectacles

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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...

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February 1, 2021February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

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Contact Lenses, diabetes, Eye Exam, Eye test, glasses, Glaucoma, Hypertension, Myopia, optometrist, Optometrist Sunninghill, Optometrist Woodmead, Spectacles

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“Good” Vision doesn’t always mean Healthy Eyes

“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...

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January 28, 2020January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

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diabetes, Eye test, Glaucoma, Hypertension, Optometric Exam, optometrist, Optometrist Sunninghill

Your Vision

Eye Care Tip Number 2

Note your family history Be aware of your family’s eye health and health history in general. Do you know if anyone in your family suffers from diabetes, or do you have a history of age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, or high...

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February 13, 2019February 13, 2019August 8, 2019

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diabetes, Eye Health, Glaucoma, Hypertension, Macular Degeneration, Vision

Your Health

Nutrition Hacks

Good nutrition is essential to living a healthy life and it helps us avoid diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Eating habits, whether good or bad, are learned. Unlearning bad habits late in life is very difficult. It’s very important...

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October 22, 2018October 22, 2018August 8, 2019

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diabetes, Health, Hypertension, optometrist

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