By Mardeen Tait - (UFS) CAS(SA) Is myopia control our new normal? Why regular eye evaluations is necessary Slowing the progression of myopia has become a considerable concern for parents of myopic children. At the same time, clinical science is rapidly advancing the...
By Stephanie Venter - B.Optom (UFS) Understanding Dry Eyes When you’re standing in front of the shelf at the store, looking at all the options for artificial tears, it can feel overwhelming. How do you know which one is right for you? It’s a common question, ...
By Stephanie Venter - B.Optom (UFS) Diabetic Retinopathy If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, you're likely already aware of how it affects many aspects of your health. However, one area that may surprise you is how diabetes can influence your vision. In...
Sonja Moolman - B.Optom (RAU) Myopia Control and Children’s Vision According to the American Optometric Association, 80% of children with learning difficulties have an undiagnosed visual problem. Meanwhile, the International Myopia Institute has predicted that by 205...
Stephanie Venter - B.Optom (UFS) Testimonial: Adam is wearing contact lenses! 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 started off being very intermittent and it began happening ...
Jaco Woest Why glasses and contact lenses? 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. In actual fact a combination of the two options are...
By Gisela Steyn - B.Optom UJ(SA) CAS(SA) Optical accessories for the entire family 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. Low vision devices We provide a variety of low visio...
Sumayya Vanker - B.Optom (UDW) Ready Readers vs Prescription Readers Just as our body loses elasticity and flexibility with age, so do our eyes and this ageing process is called ‘Presbyopia’. It typically starts around the age of forty and results in a reduced ability ...
Sonja Moolman Blog - David Green Eyewear Proudly South African In September we celebrated Heritage Day, thereby saluting people who contributed to our country's past, but also applauding those that inspire our country’s future! One of them i...
By Thabang Lungile Malambe - B.Optom (UJ) Do driving glasses offer better vision? 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 the quality of our vision while driving, thereby dir...
Chante De Jongh Considering contact lenses… How we can make it easy for you! Are 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! It may take a few days for your eyes to adjust to th...
Sonja Moolman What do we see in the retina? Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK11533/ https://www.americaneyeassociates.com/how-does-the-retina-get-its-blood-supply/ Have you ever been to an optometrist who takes a photo of the back ...
