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Biofinity Contact Lenses
Luxurious contacts. Premium comfort. You work all day. You go out at night. You want contact lenses that bathe your eyes with comfort that lasts as long as you do. In short: You want Biofinity contact lenses. These lenses are naturally wettable, and they have been approved for up to 29 nights of extended wear. […]
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a condition where the cornea (transparent layer covering the coloured part of the eye) is oval instead of perfectly round. This irregular curve means that light rays entering your eye focus in two different places on the light-sensitive tissue (retina) at the back of your eye. The brain has difficulties interpreting this hence […]
Contact Lenses as an Alternative to Specs
More and more people are opting for contact lenses instead of spectacles to avoid lens fogging while wearing a mask. New research has shown that contact lenses are perfectly safe even now, with the covid-19 pandemic, as long as strict hygiene is followed. Contact lenses can be worn for Myopia (nearsightedness), Astigmatism, Hyperopia (farsightedness) or […]
Lazy Eye Treatment
The treatment needs to happen as soon as possible, if the difference in the vision between the two eyes is caused by a squint, a cataract, high Myopia, Astigmatism or hyperopia these need to be corrected as soon as possible. Patching the eye that has clear vision for a few hours per day will force […]
Eye Drops For Red Eyes
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 less red. They do not address what caused the redness in the first place. Prolonged use of these drops […]
Headaches
If you get headaches regularly, one of the first things to do is to get your eyes checked. There’s a variety of eye problems that can cause headaches, including astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), muscle misalignments, myopia (nearsightedness) and other more serious conditions such a glaucoma. In some cases, the headache is caused by the person squinting […]
Optometrist and Ophthalmologist, what’s the difference?
A lot of people struggle with this one, often going to one for a problem best suited for the other. Optometrists are primary health care providers, meaning they are the gateway to specialists such as Ophthalmologists. Optometrists are your starting point, we check your vision and the health of your eyes, treating any refractive conditions […]
Glare Sensitivity
Glare sensitivity continues to be a very common problem. Most people experience it as difficulty driving at night because the lights of oncoming cars seem brighter than usual. Astigmatism, a condition where the shape of the cornea is oval instead of round, is one of the causes of glare sensitivity. Lights may have halos or […]
What To Do When You Suffer From Digital Eyestrain
An eye exam will help us determine if the digital eyestrain is an isolated problem, or if there are other issues such as far sightedness, astigmatism, accommodation (focussing) disorders or eye muscle issues. Any one of these conditions can result in discomfort when concentrating on your screen. There are many lens and coating options to […]
Frames: Is Your Frame Sitting Correctly?
The frame is a very important part of your spectacles, not just because it holds your lenses. The optical centre of the lens needs to be aligned with your pupil, to ensure optimal visual performance. This is even more important in multifocal lenses and lenses that correct astigmatism. If your frame is sitting skew, too […]