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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 […]
Lazy Eye/Amblyopia
What causes a lazy eye? A child’s visual system develops from birth until about eight years of age. During this time the eyes learn to communicate with the brain. The optic nerves that connect the eyes to the brain gradually mature. This development is a vital part of achieving good vision. Eye problems during the […]
Headaches and Hyperopia
Hyperopia (Farsightedness) Adults and children with uncorrected farsightedness often complain of a frontal headaches or a brow ache. If you are farsighted, you may find it difficult to focus on nearby objects and may feel eye strain, pain around the eyes, or a headache around the forehead. Headaches often occur because you are able to […]
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 […]
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 […]