By Mardeen Tait - (UFS) CAS(SA) Dyslexia Did you know there are 7 subtypes of dyslexia? These are a combination of visual, auditory, and motor dyslexia. What are dyslexia? Dyslexia are defined as a neurological based and often hereditary dis...
Taytum Woest Biomarkers Biomarkers, or biological markers are biological measures of a biological state. Biomarkers are characteristics that can be objectively measured and gives us an indication of normal biological process...
Sonja Moolman What to expect at the traffic department We all know, going to the traffic department is a daunting experience and even though it happens only every 5 years, it always seem to creep up unexpectedly. So many patients come to us (Spectacle War...
Craig Banda What are Photochromic Lenses? Photochromic lenses are clear lenses that darken when exposed to ultraviolet rays. As Transitions is the most popular brand of photochromic lenses, these lenses are often referred to as “transition le...
Sumayya Vanker What is AOSEPT contact lens solution and how does it work? There are two types of contact lens cleaning systems available today, Multi-Purpose Solution (MPS) systems and Peroxide systems. The most common is the MPS system which involves rubbing, cleaning, rin...
Chante De Jongh Why we need different types of index lenses and how it is used in different frames What is Lens Index? The lens index of eyeglass lens material is an indicator of how efficiently the material refracts (bends) light. This efficiency is related to how fast light travels through the ma...
Jaco Woest - B.Optom (UJ) Reasons why you need an extra pair of glasses Many people depend on their pair of glasses to function effectively on a daily basis. This never becomes more apparent than when they are forced to go without them for a few days. Here we will conside...
Chante De Jongh Prevent dry eyes while keeping warm this winter! What Causes Dry Eyes? Dry Eye Syndrome is a common condition that affects not only your vision but also your overall quality of life. A healthy tear film normally keeps your eyes wet and lubricated. Y...
Taytum Woest Do you think you need glasses? Whether you have never had glasses or wear glasses already, it is important to look out for the signs that you might need glasses or an updated prescription. Squinting Do you find yourself squinting t...
Sumayya Vanker The difference between ARC and Blue Block Our eyes are bombarded daily by glare and reflections from computers, tablets, cellphones and artificial light such as LED, fluorescent lights, and car headlights, for most of the day and evening caus...
Nicole Herbert - B.Optom (UJ), N.Dip Optical Dispensing (CPUT) EyeZen lenses by Essilor Lockdown been tough on your eyes? Been spending way too many hours in front of your computer? Your eyes feel as if they have taken a beating after a long day in front of the screen? EyeZen lenses may ...
By Thabang Malambe - B.Optom (UJ) The impact a diet can have on our vision Our diets can have a great impact on our overall eye health, both in maintaining good ocular health as well as in reducing the risk of developing eye conditions. Serious eye conditions can be avoided ...
