DRIVERS LICENSE SCREENINGS
Please note that we are based in Pretoria – East, Moreleta Park. We do not have other branches that offer this service. Avoid the queue by booking a FREE 15 minute appointment with one of our optometrists who will issue a drivers license certificate. The law stipulates that everyone renewing their driver’s licenses must have […]
LOW VISION SUPPORT
ADJUSTING TO AND LIVING WITH VISION IMPAIRMENT One of the biggest obstacles for visually impaired individuals living with Low Vision, is the emotional one. Adjusting to vision loss is difficult and takes time. Many people find that a counselor or support group can help them learn to accept their vision loss so they can move […]
EYE EXAMS FOR CONTACT LENSES
Contact lenses are a great alternative to wearing eyeglasses. An often unknown fact is that not all patients wear contact lenses as their primary source of vision correction. Each patient is different, with some patients wearing contact lenses only on weekends, special occasions or just for sports. That is the beauty of contact lens wear, […]
DRY EYE TREATMENT
Dry eye syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. Consequences of dry eyes range from subtle but constant eye irritation to significant inflammation and even scarring of the front surface of the eye. SYMPTOMS OF DRY EYE CAUSES OF DRY EYE SYNDROME An adequate […]
VISION THERAPY FOR CHILDREN
Learning disabilities may include dyslexia, math disorder, writing disorder, auditory processing deficits, or visual processing deficits. Although each child with a learning disability is unique, many also have associated visual problems. Addressing these vision disorders may alleviate some symptoms of learning disability. DIAGNOSING LEARNING DIFFICULTIES Most often, a teacher recognizes a child falling behind in […]
KIDS VISION – NEVER TO YOUNG
ROUTINE MEDICAL EYE EXAMS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: SPOTTING EYE PROBLEMS Signs that a child may have vision problems include: In school-age children, other signs to watch for include: Watch your child for signs of poor vision or crossed eyes. If you notice any eye problems, have your child examined right away so that the problem doesn’t […]
NEURO VISION THERAPY AFTER TBI
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Rapid movement causes brain tissue to change shape, which can stretch and damage brain cells. […]
NEURO-OPTOMETRY – BRAIN AND VISION
Vision is the skill that allows us to see the world around us. When we observe the world, a complex series of processes takes place between the eye and the brain. The eyes take in the information, while the brain is responsible for processing and interpreting it. When the brain is injured, the ability to […]