Eye Care Archives

Does staring at your mobile phone damage your eyes?

One of the biggest concerns in eye health today is the phenomenal speed at which blindness is taking hold in our elderly compared to a few years ago. There have been a lot of studies back and forth surrounding why blindness is on the rise ...

Are Small Screens Causing Big Eye Problems?

In recent years the amount of time we spend staring at small screens has increased dramatically. Whether we are on instant messaging apps, reading emails, browsing the web or checking out social media sites, our cell phones are pretty much...

Am I Nearsighted or Farsighted?

In order to see clearly, light must be refracted through the cornea to focus perfectly on the retina at the back of the eye. Not doing so causes blurry vision. Depending on where the light lands, either in front or behind the retina, will ...

Top Tips for New Contact Lens Wearers

At EyeQ our Optometrists can help you decide what type of contact lenses are best for you. Whether you opt for hard or soft lenses, daily disposables or longer wearing options there is sure to be a product that suits your lifesty...

Diabetes and Your Eyesight

Diabetes affects a huge number of people both in South Africa and across the globe, and it’s a condition that can affect your eyesight permanently. Recent campaigns on World Diabetes Day have highlighted the importance of looking after you...

Understanding Laser Eye Surgery

Over the last decade, laser surgery has become an increasingly popular option with those looking to correct their eyesight. Different laser refractive surgery techniques are used to correct conditions such as myopia, astigmatism and hyperm...

Looking After Your Eyes as You Age

As you get older your body undergoes a number of changes, and the ageing process also affects your eyes. You might find that you start holding books further away from you, that seeing in dim light is harder, or that your vision becomes a l...

The Gift of Sight

The festive season is one that’s associated with giving and although good eyesight is something many of us take for granted, it’s also something those less fortunate often struggle with, with no reprieve. At EyeQ we want everyone to see...

Understanding Glaucoma

Globally, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness, and if not detected and treated early on it can lead to loss of vision. That’s why at EyeQ, we offer glaucoma testing so that you can identify any potential issues a...

World Sight Day News

October the 13th was World Sight Day (WSD) and a number of events and activities marked the occasion. WSD is a day of awareness that’s held annually on the second Thursday of October and it’s intended to draw attention to blindness and vis...