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Plastic or Metal Frames?

It's a tough decision choosing the right type of glasses that you will be comfortable with, and so a lot of the time we get asked "Which type of glasses frame is better for me… Metal or Plastic?" Altogether there is no real outrigh...

Top Make Up Tips for Glasses Wearers

Wearing glasses and applying make up isn’t always easy, and for first-time glasses wearers it can be a little daunting! EyeQ has come up with a list of handy tips to help those who wear glasses really rock their look! Pick Phenomenal Fr...

Eye Care New Years Resolutions

As the New Year rolls around we all make resolutions that we hope we’ll stick to, but generally a few days into January our good intentions go out the window, and we carry on as before. This year EyeQ challenges you to make a few eye ca...

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Sunglasses

Choosing the right pair of sunglasses doesn’t have to be too tricky, as long as you know what to look for! A great pair of sunglasses can make driving easier, improve your sporting performance or protect your eyes from harmful UV rays, but...

Understanding the Differences Between Soft and Hard Contact Lenses

At EyeQ we stock a selection of hard and soft contact lenses, as well as hybrid lenses that are suitable for people with advanced keratoconus. Leading specialists such as Bausch and Lomb, Alcon, and CooperVision manufacture our range of le...

Be a Part of the ABSA Cape Epic

It seems the topic of this month is cycling! At the beginning of the month we talked about the Cape Argus on the way, however mid-month proves to be an even bigger cycling challenge with the ABSA Cape Epic 2016 around the corner....

Oakley & Adidas at the Cape Argus Expo

It's almost March, and in Cape Town we all know that means the Cape Argus Cycle Tour is almost here. The Argus Tour is being held this year on the 6th of March 2016 for the majority of riders while the juniors get their shot at fam...

New EyeQ store in Pretoria

EyeQ has become a well-known name in field of optometry (specifically here in Cape Town). Our name has been built over the years on the foundation of our tireless dedication to customer service, innovation and eye care. Over the years we h...