Polarized vs UV Protection Are you one of those people who think UV protection sunglasses and Polarized Sunglasses are the same? The answer is No, they are not. UV protection protects your eyes from the dangerous rays of the su...
By Gisela Steyn - B.Optom UJ(SA) CAS(SA) Fundus photography What is Fundus Photography? Fundus photography documents the retina (back of the eye), the neurosensory tissue in our eyes which translates the optical images we see into the electrical impulses our b...
Cas(Sa) By Clive De Jongh - B.Optom (Uofs) Sunglass lenses and tints Sunglasses have become an important way for individuals to express their personality or enhance their style. Some prefer a sophisticated look, while other s like a plain design. Either way, it is impo...
By Thabang Malambe - B.Optom (UJ) Can Diabetes lead to Glaucoma? What is diabetes? This is a disease that occurs when our blood sugar level is too high, so blood sugar is our main source of energy and it comes from the food that we eat. Insulin is a hormone made fr...
By Francois van der Merwe B(Optom) UJ Swollen eyelids? You could be suffering from Blepharitis Blepharitis is a common condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids and is typically caused by overgrowth of bacteria that live along the margins of the eyelids and the base of the eyelashes. It...
The Two types of Diabetic retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is when uncontrolled blood sugar levels cause damage to the blood vessels in your eye (the retina). These blood vessels can swell and leak. Or they can close up, stopping blood fr...
Nelrike Grobbelaar - B.Optom (UFS) Pterygium vs Pinguecula What is it? Pterygiums and pingueculas are tissue growths on the conjunctiva, sometimes involving the cornea. Both are caused by dry eye and environmental elements such as wind, dust and ultraviolet l...
Nicole Herbert - B.Optom (UJ), N.Dip Optical Dispensing (CPUT) Cataracts: symptoms, causes, risks and treatment Have you just been for your routine eye examination and heard that you have cataracts developing? Feeling a bit anxious about the news? Then this article is for you as I will go through what to expect...
By Mardeen Tait - (UFS) CAS(SA) How can Sinusitis influence your eyes? The change from winter to spring is a very exciting time for most of us, but for the rest who suffer from seasonal sinusitis or allergies it is less so. They may be a little hesitant to embrace the wa...
Dry Eyes At Spectacle Warehouse we like to equip ourselves in all aspects of optometry to provide better care for our patients. Dry eyes is a very familiar topic and most people have heard that they have this ...
by Suzanne van Zyl - B.Optom (RAU) Readymade Readers vs. Custom Prescription Spectacles Years ago, before modern refraction methods were available, reading glasses were prescribed by trial and error. Disadvantages of Readymade readers: Both lenses are of the same power, not allowing for ...
Sumayya Vanker How does ageing affect the Eyes? Are you squinting or moving your arms further away to read labels on packaging or text on your cellphone of late? You’re most certainly not alone. If you are in your late 30s or early 40s, this is nor...
