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How often should you have your eyes examined?
Most medical aid schemes will only cover the eye test once every two years. This frequency is okay except in the following cases: Children who wear spectacles Glaucoma suspects Anyone over the age of 40 If you suffer from chronic conditions such as hypertension or Diabetes Spectacles may not need to be changed every year […]
“Good” Vision doesn’t always mean Healthy Eyes
“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 therefore assume all is well when they […]
Annual Exams for Diabetics
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the world. A lot of Diabetics struggle with their diet and being active, so the condition tends to progress further than it should. It is my opinion that every single person diagnosed with Diabetes should get their eyes examined atleast once every year by […]
Eye Care Tip Number 2
Note your family history Be aware of your family’s eye health and health history in general. Do you know if anyone in your family suffers from diabetes, or do you have a history of age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, or high blood pressure? Ask your family members about their eye health and general health history. It’s […]
Diabetes and Diet
I came across an article about a study conducted on people living with type 2 Diabetes. The purpose of the study was to determine whether a change in diet can reverse type 2 Diabetes. The result were positive, a change in diet and lifestyle has been found to be effective is treating the condition. Here’s […]
World Diabetes Day
November 14th was World Diabetes day. A day meant to highlight the importance of not just prevention, but early detection and management of Diabetes. A healthy diet and physical activity are the most important defense mechanisms against type 2 Diabetes. A lot of South Africans consume a high amount of unhealthy carbohydrates and fats, which […]
Nutrition Hacks
Good nutrition is essential to living a healthy life and it helps us avoid diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Eating habits, whether good or bad, are learned. Unlearning bad habits late in life is very difficult. It’s very important to remember that if one member of the family is diagnosed with a lifestyle disease, […]
Diabetes
Diabetes remains one of the most common chronic conditions I come across in the office. A lot of people are struggling with it because to properly control the condition, a lot of lifestyle changes need to occur. It is not enough to simply take the medication prescribed, diet needs to change too. Reducing your “white” […]
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