By Gisela Steyn - B.Optom UJ(SA) CAS(SA) Cataracts A cataract is a clouding / opacification of the natural intraocular crystalline lens that focuses the light entering the eye onto the retina (the back of the eye). This cloudiness can cause a decrease...
Testimonial from a grateful Mom Vision therapy, a unfamiliar term for this remedial teacher. But a comfort for a mother of a 6-month-old boy diagnosed with alternating strabismus. To me it felt like a death sentence when the eye spe...
Conquer your dry eye disease and enjoy the spring time! The winter season is coming to an end. Here come the beautiful scents of spring time. But along with all this beauty and an opportunity to enjoy outside activities comes the pollen and allergens of sp...
Healthy contact lens wear during springtime Spring is supposed to be fun! However, it is a known fact that older teens and young adult contact lens wearers fall into a group with increased risk for eye infections associated with contact lens we...
Protect your eyes from the sun this spring! The most familiar way to protect your eyes from the UV rays of the sun is by wearing sunglasses. Sunglasses are able to block some UV rays that may cause damage to your eyes and help protect your eyes...
By Gisela Steyn - B.Optom UJ(SA) CAS(SA) Anti-Reflective Coating An anti-reflective or anti-reflection coating is an optical coating applied to the surface of a spectacle lens to reduce reflections and glare. Eliminating reflections allows slightly more light to pa...
Cas(Sa) By Clive De Jongh - B.Optom (Uofs) On site laboratory, CFL smartshades and our stock lenses At Spectacle Warehouse we are very proud of our on site laboratory. With our onsite laboratory we are able to provide certain products within 24 hours. You can have a cup of coffee in our waiting area...
Frame options for face shapes Whether you have a round, oval or square-shaped face, there’s a pair out there made just for you! Here’s a guide to help you find the perfect frame according to your face shape. What is my face shape?...
By Mardeen Tait - (UFS) CAS(SA) EyeHealth Multivitamin Did you take your "eye vitamins" today? Deficiencies in particular vitamins can increase the risk of some eye conditions, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Resea...
Sonja Moolman We are relocating. We are not gone Our lease ran its term, and we were in the process of relocating when we were snookered by Covid -19. However, it is with contentment that we can close the old chapter and getting ready start a brand ...
Over-The-Counter-Readers: are they bad for your eyes? The short answer is: Ready Readers cannot damage one’s eyes. However, there are a number of factors at play which are important to note. As we get older (from about 40 years), our eyes lose their focu...
By Mardeen Tait - (UFS) CAS(SA) Peadiatric eye examination Why is an early vision screening so important? Good vision is key to a child’s physical development, success at school, and overall well-being. The vision system is not fully formed in babies and youn...
