Are your allergies affecting your eyes?

sneezing, runny nose, coughing, eczema, watery eyes, allergies, eye care, optometrist Are your allergies affecting your eyes? If you’re among the 20 million South Africans who suffer from allergies, you’ll know all about the typical symptoms that come with allergy season: sneezing, runny nose, coughing, eczema, and watery eyes. Allergies can impact your eyes considerably, […]

How to get rid of dark circles and puffy eyes

How to get rid of dark circles and puffy eyes It’s difficult to feel confident in the morning when you wake up looking washed out, with dark circles and puffy eyes. Dark circles are a common condition that many people experience, but they can be disheartening because they make you look tired, older, and even […]

What to do if you get a Stye on your eye

Spy a stye on your eye? Here’s what you should know – and what to do Eye styes can be sneaky. Just like that, you wake up one morning with a painful lump on your eyelid. Maybe there was some redness or discomfort along the lash line the day before. Maybe there wasn’t. All you […]

Signs that it is time for new glasses

Signs that it is time for new glasses Can’t remember the last time you saw your optometrist? If it was so long ago that you can’t recall when it was, that’s a sure sign that it is time for an eye exam – and likely new glasses. Your vision needs will change over time and […]

Four good reasons to have multiple pairs of glasses

Four good reasons to have multiple pairs of glasses Eye doctors often recommend having more than one pair of glasses. If you agree that you could do with more than one pair, but it seems like an extravagance, keep reading. Having more than one pair of glasses could be necessary. Your prescription eyewear is designed […]