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Dry Eyes- Common in Autumn
Dry eye complaints are most common in Autumn as the air is dry. If you’re experiencing burning, teary, red, and uncomfortably dry eyes, you’re not alone. Here are a few tips to help ease the discomfort: 1. Get artificial tear eye drops, and use them as needed. 2. Liposic or tear gel, use in the […]
The Importance Of Regular Eye Exams
A lot of people who “can see” often only get their eyes checked when they need a driver’s license or when it’s required for work. People generally judge the health of their eyes using the “clarity” of their vision, and this is often very misleading, here’s why: 1. Our vision is subjective, so unless you […]
World Optometry Week
This week we celebrate World Optometry Week. We use this time to raise awareness of the importance of regular eye exams. Eye exams don’t only help diagnose and treat vision-related conditions but may help diagnose systemic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
Diabetes and Vision
Poorly controlled diabetes can have a devastating effect on vision. The effects can range from fluctuating vision to complete, irreversible blindness. Fluctuating vision (some days clear, some days blurry, with the same spectacles or even without spectacles) is one of the telltale signs of fluctuating blood glucose levels, please don’t ignore this sign as a […]
We’re Open!
We hope you’ve had a wonderful break and that this year will be prosperous. We’re open, you may call or email to book your appointment or order contact lenses.
We’re Closed For The Year!
We’re closed for the year, and we’ll reopen on the 3rd of January 2022. Have a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2022, see you in the new year!
Year End Update
There’s still time to get your eye exam done before the end of the year. Contact us to book your appointment, to order contact lenses, spectacles or to purchase sunglasses. We close for the year on the 17th of December and we’ll reopen on the 3rd of January.
Swimming Pool Chlorine And Your Eyes
Chlorine and the eyes. For a lot of people, summer means more time in the pool. While this may help cool you down, your eyes may not be very happy. Some people experience red, sore, burning, and teary eyes after time in the pool, here’s why: Swimming pools have chlorine to keep them clean and […]
Holiday Preparations
Enjoying your holiday with peace of mind requires some planning. Here are a few tips from us, to help make your holiday as stress free as possible: Pack a spare pair of spectacles If you’re a contact lens wearer, consider switching to daily wear lenses for your holiday. If you’re not a contact lens wearer […]
EyeCare Awareness Month
It is EyeCare Awareness Month and this year the theme is “LOVE YOUR EYES”. Here are a few tips to help you do just that: Get your eyes tested regularly to make sure any sight threatening conditions are caught early. Wear UV protection at all times, whether as sunglasses, prescription sunglasses or blue coated spectacles. […]