It is common knowledge that many people – adults, teenagers and some children included – simply cannot go through daily life without spending a lot of time using devices such as cell phones, tablets, laptops and computers. Although these devices have become a crucial […]
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The importance of eye tests
Do you find the thought of visiting your optometrist a bit daunting? We believe that if you know the importance and the necessity of the tests that we do, you will no longer be hesitant to visit us. In this month’s newsletter we will […]
Nutrition and your eyes
There is a very old saying that goes something along the line of: “If you eat your carrots you will have good eyes,” or the more famous one: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” In this month’s newsletter, you can read all […]
The importance of eye care for adults & children
Ready to rock ‘n roll in 2017? It is very important to remember that your health, which includes eye care, should always be at the top of your list. At De Jongh Optometry we make sure that your eye health is taken care of. […]
Red eyes & Night driving tips
Red Eyes: Defining the condition and how to reduce or prevent it Eye redness occurs when the vessels in your eye become swollen or irritated. Redness of the eye, also called bloodshot eyes, can indicate the presence of several different health problems. While some […]
A focus on UV protection
Swimsuit: check. Beach towel: check. Beach umbrella: check. Sunscreen: check! Sound familiar? That’s because it is the time of year we are all making our December holiday plans. In South Africa, December means summer, good times and sunshine – a lot of sunshine! […]
Eye care: stronger together
Our theme for this newsletter is “Stronger Together” – as a team we need to work together to save sight, and the most important member of this team is YOU! Unless YOU see us regularly, there is no way we can ensure that your […]
The advantages of contact lenses for sports
Compared with eyeglasses, contact lenses offer a number of advantages to enhance your vision for sports competition: Better peripheral vision. Though sports eyeglasses can be made with large, wraparound-style lenses, most prescription eyeglasses have small, relatively flat lenses and small frames. This significantly limits peripheral vision essential for many […]
Eye Allergies: how to get relief from itchy, watery eyes
Eye allergies — red, itchy, watery eyes that are bothered by the same irritants that cause sneezing and a runny nose among seasonal allergy sufferers — are very common. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology estimates that 50 million people in the United States […]
Myopia (Near-sightedness)
“Mom, my iPad is not charged and my assignment is due tomorrow morning 1stperiod. How long do you think load shedding will be this evening?” Does this scenario sound familiar? Not only are we reliant on electricity but more so on technology at all […]