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Specs online?
The purchasing of spectacles online is a bit of a controversial subject, reason being, most of the time, we need to guide you on how to use the specs. We have the discussion on how to use the specs once the lenses have been decided (ie. after the exam) but I find that it’s easier […]
Sunglasses
Sunglasses Sunglasses have become a major fashion statement of late, and this is a good thing because it means more and more people are wearing them. UV rays from the sun cause considerable damage to our eyes. The damage doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s a long slow process that can lead to cataracts, pterygia and […]
How often should you get your eyes examined..?
How often should you have your eyes examined? You should have your eyes tested once every year, especially if you wear contact lenses, are over the age of 40, suffer from chronic systemic conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension etc. Most medical aids will only allow you to have your eyes tested once every two years, […]
Driver’s License Certificates
Driver’s license Certificates These are issued free of charge to our patients, who have had their eyes tested less than 2 years ago, any one else must get their eyes tested first (medical aid will pay if funds are available) then certificate will be issued. If the you don’t want to do a full test, […]
The Eye Exam
Your first eye exam. One of the first questions we get from someone having their first eye exam is, “is there any pain involved?” The answer is no. A lot of people also get anxious about giving the “right” answers during the exam, the truth is, there are no wrong or right answers, you only […]
Angle Closure Glaucoma
Angle Closure Glaucoma Angle closure glaucoma is not very common, but it is very obvious. The happens when the outflow of aqueous humor is blocked, resulting in a pressure spike. This kind of glaucoma is characterized by severe pain, blurred vision, halos, nausea and vomiting. Blindness can result within three days if not properly treated. It […]
Types Of Glaucoma
Open angle Glaucoma This is the most common type of glaucoma, it is painless, and the vision loss is slow and progressive. This is associated with increased pressure in the eye. Not all people with primary open-angle glaucoma have high IOP, but decreasing the eye pressure further has been shown to stop the progression of vision […]
What is Glaucoma?
Over the next few days, we’ll talk about Glaucoma, which is a very serious, sight threatening condition, without a cure. Glaucoma is a very complicated condition, in which there is damage to the optic nerve, resulting in a progressive and irreversible loss of vision. It has been nicknamed “the silent thief of sight”, due to […]