Eyestrain, Possible Causes

Many people suffer eyestrain. The severity of the eyestrain is usually linked to the cause. Here are some of the possible causes: 1. Excessive Near Work Our eyes are not meant to focus up close for prolonged periods. We spend...

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World Glaucoma Week 2022

This week we create awareness of one of the most devastating conditions that lead to irreversible vision loss, Glaucoma. The condition is characterized by increased pressure in the eye, resulting in nerve damage. The lost nerves result in vision loss,...

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Dry Eye Syndrome (DES)

Dry Eye Syndrome is one of the most common conditions we see at the practice. Most people experience the same symptoms, burning eyes, sandy feeling, teary and red eyes, and blurry vision. Medication, computer use, air conditioning, contact lens wear,...

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Eyestrain and Headaches

Sometimes when you use the computer for too long or read a book without giving your eyes rest, you may develop a headache. When you focus on something close for a long time, your eyes need to work harder in...

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Learning and Vision

Vision problems that are undetected and untreated can affect the child’s ability to learn in school. Good vision is vital for school-aged children to excel. Here are symptoms of learning-related vision problems: Rubbing eyes frequently, headaches and eyestrain. Blurred vision...

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Presbyopia

Presbyopia is one of the conditions we develop as we get older. It is characterised by difficulty reading small print close by. It is caused by weakening of the eye’s focussing system. It’s a natural progression, that usually starts in...

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“I can see, so my eyes are fine, right?”

  We often use our vision to judge the health of our eyes, incorrectly assuming everything is okay just because we can see. A lot of South Africans believe what happens at the licensing department is an eye test, and...

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Struggling to Read Small Print?

Presbyopia- Difficulty Seeing Close due to Age. Presbyopia is a condition whereby the eyes become farsighted due to age. The far sightedness is caused by the lens’ inability to focus objects at near. It is a natural process that usually...

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