Our Bloghttps://www.humint.co.za/blog/12022-08-02T07:30:47ZTestimonial: Adam is wearing contact lenses!https://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/testimonial-adam-is-wearing-contact-lenses-84Stephanie Venter - B.Optom (UFS)A few months ago, we started noticing that Adams left eye was pulling in towards his nose when he focused in something close to his face. It starte...
2022-08-02T07:30:47ZWhy glasses and contact lenses?https://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/why-glasses-and-contact-lenses-82Jaco Woest - B.Optom (UJ)When visual correction is required, many people believe that a decision needs to be made whether they want to wear either contact lenses or glasses....
2021-12-02T14:16:41ZOptical accessories for the entire familyhttps://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/optical-accessories-for-the-entire-family-83By Gisela Steyn - B.Optom UJ(SA) CAS(SA)At Spectacle Warehouse we provide a variety of optical accessories for the entire family. Below are a few examples that we have available in store. ...
2021-12-02T14:13:26ZReady Readers vs Prescription Readershttps://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/ready-readers-vs-prescription-readers-81Sumayya Vanker - B.Optom (UDW)Just as our body loses elasticity and flexibility with age, so do our eyes and this ageing process is called ‘Presbyopia’. It typically starts aroun...
2021-12-02T14:10:48ZBlog - David Green Eyewearhttps://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/blog-david-green-eyewear-80Sonja Moolman* Proudly South African * In September we celebrated Heritage Day, thereby saluting people who contributed to our country's past, but also applau...
2021-10-28T11:07:11ZDo driving glasses offer better vision?https://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/do-driving-glasses-offer-better-vision-76By Thabang Lungile Malambe - B.Optom (UJ)Driving is a big part of many of our lives and clear, comfortable vision is an important aspect of driving safety. Glasses can significantly impact ...
2021-10-28T11:00:05ZConsidering contact lenses… How we can make it easy for you!https://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/considering-contact-lenses-how-we-can-make-it-easy-for-you-78Chante De JonghAre you nervous when you think about trying contact lenses? Don’t be. Putting contact lenses in and taking them out is easier than you might think! ...
2021-10-28T10:56:51ZWhat do we see in the retina?https://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/what-do-we-see-in-the-retina-77Sonja MoolmanSource: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11533/ https://www.americaneyeassociates.com/how-does-the-retina-get-its-blood-supply/ * Have you ever b...
2021-10-28T10:10:59ZHigh Refractive Index Lenseshttps://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/high-refractive-index-lenses-79Craig Banda*What are high index lenses?* These lenses have a higher index of refraction and therefore bend light more efficiently than regular lenses. As a res...
2021-10-28T10:10:43ZWhy is the fit of my spectacles so importanthttps://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/why-is-the-fit-of-my-spectacles-so-important-72Sonja MoolmanYour eyes are never the same. Like being stronger with one hand or foot, you will always have a dominant eye. People tend to compare the vision of t...
2021-09-21T09:36:03ZMake-up and your eyeshttps://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/make-up-and-your-eyes-73Estimarié De Wet - B.Optom (UJ) CAS(SA)For many of us makeup is an everyday product and part of our morning routine. We apply makeup out of habit without really thinking too much about it...
2021-09-21T09:31:21ZVisual Milestoneshttps://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/visual-milestones-74Taytum Woest - B.Optom (UJ)Milestones are ways to monitor your baby’s progress. From conception until 14 months, the physical development of your baby takes first priority. Th...
2021-09-21T08:54:55ZWhy switch to Daily Disposable Soft Contact Lenses?https://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/why-switch-to-daily-disposable-soft-contact-lenses-75Sumayya Vanker - B.Optom (UDW)Daily disposable soft contact lenses are exactly what the term “daily disposable” implies, that is, a fresh new pair of contact lenses inserted into...
2021-09-21T08:51:38ZDifferent lens types, something for everyonehttps://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/different-lens-types-something-for-everyone-71Chante De JonghDepending on your refractive problem, your optometrist may prescribe single vision, bifocal, or multifocal lenses for you. *Single vision lense...
2021-09-21T08:46:58ZDyslexiahttps://www.humint.co.za/blog/our-blog-1/post/dyslexia-69By Mardeen Tait - (UFS) CAS(SA)*Did you know there are 7 subtypes of dyslexia?* These are a combination of visual, auditory, and motor dyslexia. *What are dyslexia?* Dyslexia are ...
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