Does my child need an eye examination?
I recently had a discussion with a parent that never realized his child was struggling with his vision. His son’s eye problem was only detected when he was 16 years old, after many years of struggling in school. The new
Wearing contact lenses? Here is an update on contact lens hygiene.
Contact lens hygiene One may think that if water is safe enough to drink, then it is clean enough to store a contact lenses in. This is unfortunately not the case! There are millions of little microbes in places that seem clean for
Night vision problems?
We are very excited about a new anti-glare coating on the market: Crizal Drive from Essilor. This was designed specifically for those of you that experience night vision problems. A few facts about Night blindness Night blindness is also called “nyctalopia.” People with night
Cataracts
WHAT IS A CATARACT? Inside your eye you have a lens, which allows light to pass through so that it can focus on your retina. This is important for you to be able to see clearly. The lens is mostly made
Glaucoma: Are you at risk?
I do a lot of glaucoma screenings for people wanting to earn points for their Discovery Vitality or Multiply, but having no idea what the results actually mean. It has also come under my attention that not all glaucoma patients
Digital screens: is it bad for your eyes?
Dear reader, As we are speeding towards the end of the year, most of us are tired and very much ready for our well-earned rest over the December holidays! But many of us are also still working hard, finishing projects or
Optometry and common eye problems
Optometry and common eye problems To know the symptoms of common eye conditions can help you to prevent an initially minor problem from becoming a major health issue. Some eye conditions can be indicators of deeper, underlying health problems. It is therefore
Ever wondered why your eyelid sometimes twitches?
Ever wondered why your eyelid sometimes twitches? When a sudden pulsating eyelid and irrepressible urge to blink strike, it can leave you with an awkward air of looking like you are trying to wink at everything in sight! But what is the
New Oakley sunglasses!
We are proud to announce that we now also stock a wide range of Oakley sunglasses! This brand continues to set the standard for design, performance and protection. All Oakley lenses can also be made up with your specific prescription.
How diet affects your eyes
Dear reader, Remember the old joke: How do you know carrots are good for your eyes? Well, have you ever seen a rabbit with glasses? Carrots may be tasty, but is the myth that they are an eye-health superfood true? Let us