It’s “World Glaucoma Week”

It’s “World Glaucoma Week”. Glaucoma is known as the silent thief of sight. Without diagnosis & treatment, patients will slowly lose their peripheral (side) vision. Over time, they will feel as if they are looking through a tunnel. Patients can lose as much as 40% of their sight before they even begin to notice the […]

Important notice from Johnson & Johnson

Dear Acuvue Contact Lens wearer We received the notification below from Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. According to the letter, Johnson &Johnson will no longer be supplying any Acuvue contact lenses to South Africa – this means that from the end of February we will no longer be able to order any of the Acuvue® Moist, Acuvue® […]

WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK: 10-16 March 2013

Theme: The world is a wonder to see every day so don’t let glaucoma get in the way What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage of the optic nerve. If left untreated, most types of glaucoma progress (without warning or obvious symptoms to the patient) towards gradually worsening […]

Sports & Vision

In most sports, you’ll never achieve your true potential if your eyes aren’t up to it. Peak athletic performance is not only due to extensive physical training and conditioning. Current research has shown that there is also a strong correlation between peak performance and excellent visual skills, making an athlete’s eyesight one of the most […]

Ultraviolet Radiation & Your Eyes

Most people understand the link between ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer. Many are, however, less aware of the connection between UV radiation and eye damage. With increased levels of UV radiation reaching the Earth’s surface, largely due to the ozone layer depletion, it is important to take the necessary precautions to protect your eyes. […]