Your eyes are precious

Most people usually ask me what can they do to protect this most precious sense? Seeing is an incredibly powerful ability. Most of us rely on it for almost everything we do. The most important steps you can take to protect your vision – now and in the long term is the...

What’s that in my eye…?

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...

My Vision is Blurry!

A question that is frequently asked: “My vision is blurry and can’t see bright colours anymore and need more light at night to read” These signs are usually due to the formation of a cataract. No, a cataract is not visible on the outer white portion, called the...

How do you select the perfect frame?

Colour: Colour should match your skin tone. Skin tone sets the tone for high fashion frames. Generally, we each fall into the fair, medium or dark skin categories. Fair skin: stay away from bright colours – will give a washed out look instead opt for neutral brown,...