Roos & Du Toit Optometrist

06/06/2026

03/06/2026

Retinal photography gives us a detailed window into your overall health not just your eyes 📸👁 Through the retina, we can detect early signs of glaucoma, diabetes, hypertension, and even neurological conditions before you have any symptoms at all. Ask your optometrist if retinal imaging is part of your exam.

28/05/2026

Keratoconus is a progressive condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, causing severely distorted vision 🔬 It typically appears in teens and young adults. Early diagnosis allows for corneal cross-linking a treatment that halts progression. Specialty contact lenses can dramatically improve vision quality. Don't ignore blurry or ghosted vision.

27/05/2026

Sleep and your eyes 😴👁️

Not getting enough sleep doesn't just make you tired — it affects your eyes too.

Poor sleep can cause:
😶 Eye twitching (myokymia)
🔴 Redness and irritation
💧 Dry, itchy eyes
😵 Light sensitivity
🌫️ Blurry or strained vision

Aim for 7–9 hours. Your eyes do a lot of repair work while you rest.

Sweet dreams and clear mornings. 🌙

20/05/2026

🕶️ Are your sunglasses actually hurting your eyes?

Did you know?

Wearing dark lenses without 100% UV protection can do more damage than wearing no shades at all.

When it's dark, your pupils dilate (open wider). If your lenses don't have a UV block, you’re actually letting more harmful UV light straight into your eyes—increasing the risk of cataracts and long-term damage. 😬

How to stay safe this summer:
☀️ Look for tags that explicitly say "100% UV Protection" or "UV 400."
☀️ Bring your favorite pair into our clinic! We can test them to make sure your eyes are truly protected.

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