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Bifocal Lenses
Bifocals are lenses with two prescriptions on them. There is a line on the lens dividing the two zones, into distance (top) and reading (bottom). These lenses are usually prescribed for people over the age of 40, who need a little help seeing nearby objects. Bifocals are easier to use than multifocals (which we will […]
Single Vision Lenses
What are they? Single vision lenses are just that; they help you with a single, particular vision correction need. These lenses have one power across the entire surface. When most people develop vision problems, they need spectacles to help them see faraway objects clearly. They’ve become nearsighted (myopia), and single vision lenses compensate for this […]
Photochromic Lenses
Photochromic lenses have an adjustable tint that changes with the amount of available light. In bright sunlight, they darken; indoors, they become clearer. The most popular photochromic lens brand right now is Transition, but there are others such as acclimates, Sensity and Suntech, to name but a few. All these darken when exposed to UV […]
Lens treatments..anti scratch
Scratch-Resistant Coatings What are scratch resistant coatings? Scratch-resistant coatings can be added to finished lenses to protect them from scratches due to everyday use. Excessive scratching can compromise your vision and detract from your appearance. A lot of people place their spectacles “lens down” on tables and desks, which results in scratches at the centre […]
Lens Treatments…cont
UV Protection What is UV Protection? Ultraviolet rays from the sun can be harmful to your eyes, and UV protection is now recommended by many eye care professionals. A UV coating can be added to your finished spectacle lenses to absorb harmful UV rays. Many lenses come with built-in UV protection. Increasingly, many parents are […]
Lens Treatments
Anti-Reflective Coatings What are anti-reflective coatings? Anti-reflective coatings can be added to finished lenses to improve vision and appearance. AR coatings, as they are called, virtually eliminate the reflections from the back of spectacle lenses, such as images of your own eyes and eyelashes. AR coatings also allow more light to reach your eyes, which […]
Laser Surgery
CONSIDERING LASER SURGERY A lot of people who wear very thick specs often ask about lasik. It is a good option for people who are very myopic (nearsighted) however, as with any procedure, there are no guarantees. To be a good candidate for lasik, your prescription should be stable (not getting worse), your cornea should […]
Diabetes Newsletter
Our first diabetes newsletter will be sent out on monday, if you want it in your inbox, send an email to info@tekozaoptom.co.za with “Subscribe diabetes” as subject, otherwise it will be posted on our facebook page and on the website. We’ll have a separate page for the diabetes newsletters so they are easy to find […]
Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery Basics (allaboutvision) In cataract surgery, the lens inside your eye that has become cloudy is removed and replaced with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens or IOL in short) to restore clear vision. The procedure typically is performed on an outpatient basis and does not require an overnight stay in a hospital […]