by Elke Smit | Sep 20, 2021 | Eye Health
I see a light flash in the corner of my eye, should I be concerned? What are these light flashes? The flashes you see in your eye are a type of photopsia or vision disturbance. The light flashes almost seem like “shooting stars” or “lightning...
by Elke Smit | Nov 18, 2020 | Eye Health
What you need to know about blue light exposure Most of us spend most of our waking hours staring at a digital screen. In our every-day lives, the common use of a multitude of devices has increased. For example, smartphones, computer screens, and energy-efficient...
by Elke Smit | Feb 27, 2020 | Eye Health, Eye Wear
Pros and Cons of Multifocal Lenses “I am struggling to adapt to my multifocal glasses.” Our vision goes through several changes as we age. Many people over the age of 40 become more dependent on their glasses for both reading and distance. Keeping track of...
by Elke Smit | Feb 5, 2020 | Eye Health
You may know that on average we look at our smartphones, tablets or TV screens for almost five hours every day. And we glance at our mobile phones as many as 80 times a day! And these figures are set to rise in the future. In just a fraction of a second our eyes must...
by Elke Smit | Feb 5, 2020 | Contact Lenses, Eye Health
Being able to see well is a vital aspect of performing daily activities for most people. Good vision contributes to general well-being and independence for people of all ages. For those with imperfect but correctable vision, many options can help to improve sight....
by Elke Smit | Feb 5, 2020 | Eye Health
Many people living in countries with a harsh dry climate, such as South Africa, may develop a thin film on the white of the eyes. These films grow from the nasal side towards the centre of the eye where tiny blood vessels can usually be seen that run from the base to...
