Nelson Mandela Centenary Celebrations

Nelson Mandela Centenary Celebrations

On the 23rd April 2018 we were honoured to be part of the Nelson Mandela Centenary Celebrations that took place at the Constitutional Hill. This was a great collaboration amoungst the Nelson Mandela foundation and various volunteer organizations. It was fulfilling to take time out and help Sterkinekor and the South African Optometric Association carry […]

World Glaucoma Week 2018: March 11 – 17

World Glaucoma Week 2018: March 11 – 17

This week marks World Glaucoma Week. Glaucoma is one of the most common eye disorders and it is a leading cause of blindness in South Africa. It is a disease that progresses silently and slowly, leading to irreversible loss of vision and can eventually result in blindness. The good news is that if it is diagnosed […]

Important dates observed

Important dates observed

8-12th Oct. Eyecare Awareness Week A week to emphasize the continuous acknowledgement that systemic illnesses and our lifestyle impact our eyes. The risk of impaired vision and blindness can be reduced through early detection and intervention. Simply emphasizing the importance of eye examination. 14th Nov. World Diabetes Day One of the illnesses contributing to and […]