Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye syndrome Dry eye syndrome is a chronic lack of lubrication on the surface of the eye, resulting in dry and uncomfortable eyes. It may occur at any age, but is more common in older people, menopausal women in...

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Eye Whitening Drops

Decongestants These are drops that are meant to make your eyes “whiter”. The most popular here is Eye gene. It’s important to remember that these drops simply make your blood vessels thinner, therefore making your eyes look less red. They...

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Computer Related Eyestrain

Most of us spend time in front of a computer, regardless of what profession we’re in, even more so now that a lot of people are working remotely. Prolonged computer use can harm your eyes and even lead to poor...

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The CLIP-ON

Frames with sunglass clip ons used to be very popular a few years ago. They were a great option for people who couldn’t afford transition lenses, but still wanted optimal UV protection. The clip on frame is back, and it...

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Prescription Sunglasses

Prescription sunglasses are a great way to get optimal UV protection and great vision, while staying fashionable. This pair of Marc Jacobs sunglasses is perfect for scripting. The shape and colour are classic, so they’ll be fashionable for a long...

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Presbyopia

Presbyopia is one of the conditions we develop as we get older. It is characterised by difficulty reading small print close by. It is caused by weakening of the eye’s focussing system. It’s a natural progression, that usually starts in...

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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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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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Back to Basics for Covid-19 Prevention

Gauteng Province is experiencing an alarming increase in Covid-19 cases. It’s important to remember the non-pharmaceutical prevention methods such as mask wearing, hand washing and social distancing. We’re all tired, but it’s important to go back to basics, the basics...

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