Elsabe de Koker Optometrists

15/09/2026

🌸 Spring is beautiful. Red, itchy eyes? Not so much.
As the seasons change, pollen and other allergens can leave your eyes feeling itchy, watery, red and irritated.

Find out more about allergic conjunctivitis, what triggers it and what you can do about it:
👉 Read more in our Eye Health Info Centre: http://www.edkoptometrists.co.za /info_centre/view/174

14/09/2026

09/09/2026

World Sight Day is 9 October 🌍👁. We're starting early. Vision means productivity, independence, and quality of life. Book your exam now, before October fills up!

02/09/2026

🌸 Spring is here! Time to freshen up your look too. New season. New colours. New styles. Maybe even a completely new you. Pop in and try something different - because Spring cleaning shouldn’t stop at your wardrobe. 😎

26/08/2026

September is Heritage Month 🇿🇦 and we're reflecting on what it means to care for our diverse, vibrant South African community. Eye care should be accessible to every South African regardless of background, language, or income. As optometrists, we're committed to community outreach, education, and equitable eye health. Sight is a right.

18/08/2026

You asked, we're answering! 🎙️👁 This week: your top eye health questions. From 'Do carrots really improve vision?' to 'Is reading in dim light bad for your eyes?' we love breaking down the myths. Drop your questions in the comments, or read more on our Info Centre: http://www.edkoptometrists.co.za /info_centre

11/08/2026

Which symptom are you? 👀

Watery, burning, dry, irritated, tired, stinging, or sore dry eye shows up differently for everyone. Systane™ COMPLETE Preservative-Free offers clinically proven multi-symptom relief, protecting and replenishing all layers of the tear film with HP-Guar's hydrophilic meshwork.

Their symptoms, our solution. Ask your pharmacist about Systane™ COMPLETE today.
Read more: http://www.edkoptometrists.co.za /info_centre/view/312

05/08/2026

Quick test: what number do you see in the image above?

If it didn't jump out at you, that's actually pretty common colour vision deficiency affects far more people than most realise, and a lot of them don't find out until later in life.

We put together a article on why this happens and how a simple test can tell you more.
Read More Here: http://www.edkoptometrists.co.za/blog/297

28/07/2026

Winter school holidays = perfect time for a kids' eye check ✅ No school disruptions, and healthy eyes ready for the second half of the year. Undetected vision problems are a hidden barrier to learning. We recommend annual exams from age 3, and again before starting school. Book this week!