In June of 2017, Opti Eyewear Optometrist sponsored the SANKOFA tutorial school program with transportation. We covered the logistics of getting each learner to the educational center and back to their homes safely. We believe in the value of education for a bright future. Therefore, we are inspired by young people to who sacrifice their […]
Our optometrist shares some useful tips about the eye in this informative video. She covers topics including: tools that are used in an eye test myths about what you can pour into the eye and much more general information
The urban lifestyle often means that you are busy day in and day out. You work hard to provide for your family, to advance your education or to search for solutions in your life. Always alert, is there any freedom for your eyes? You spend long hours staring into computer and cellphone screens, on the […]
Being ill calls for concern and the main priority to anyone is to get healed and get rid of the problem as soon as possible. Whether prescribed or diagnosed and given behind the counter, any drug or medication used in treatment of a systemic illness has the potential to affect the eyes. It could be […]
Naturally our eyes have the ability to adapt to a certain amount of light. Once our eyes are exposed to additional light from another source, then it causes discomfort. The discomfort imposed therefore reduces our visual performance. This additional light can be called glare. Glare can cause discomfort. Glare can be reflected from a shiny […]
The speed and manner in which you react to the following eye emergencies will contribute to the healing outcome. A. Foreign object in the eye Do not rub the eye Blink repeatedly while holding the upper eyelid Rinse the eye with pure water if object is still in the eye Consult your Optometrist immediately B. […]
Simple food groups which are easy to access may help to reduce the risk of eye diseases like Dry-Eye and Macular degeneration. Eating the following foods each containing essential vitamins and minerals will be beneficial; Oranges (Citrus fruit group)- are a source of Vitamin C Nuts & Oils (Supplementary food group)- are a source of […]
Below is a brief description of possible headaches one may experience in conjunction to having an eye problem. A cluster headache It is excruciating, piercing and can be associated with nasal congestion, tearing or rhinitis.
An eye disorder refers to any diseases that can cause loss of vision. This may be passed on from one generation to the next through genetic material that determines our inherited characteristics. Some eye disorders like being far-sighted or short-sighted may be corrected with spectacles or even contact lenses. others may need the use of […]
Somewhere in the world, a child goes blind every minute of every day. In many cases this could have been prevented. There are an estimated 1.4 million blind children in the world. In South Africa, there are an estimated 6 500 blind children. And, as in the rest of the world, their blindness could often have […]
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