Ngomane Optometrist

Ngomane Optometrist Optometrist

Youth Day 🇿🇦 a day to honour the brave young people of 1976, and to reflect on what we're building for South Africa's fu...
16/06/2026

Youth Day 🇿🇦 a day to honour the brave young people of 1976, and to reflect on what we're building for South Africa's future. Clear vision is the foundation of education, opportunity, and equality. Thousands of South African children go undiagnosed with vision problems that hold them back in school. As optometrists, we're committed to changing that.

Myopia (short-sightedness) is growing at alarming rates, especially in children 📈 By 2050, half the world's population i...
10/06/2026

Myopia (short-sightedness) is growing at alarming rates, especially in children 📈 By 2050, half the world's population is projected to be myopic. More screen time and less outdoor play are key drivers. The good news? OrthoK, atropine drops, MiSight lenses can all slow progression. Early intervention matters.

Curios as to what Myopia patients see?
Try our Myopia Vision Simulator: https://myopia-simulator.vercel.app/

Retinal photography gives us a detailed window into your overall health not just your eyes 📸👁 Through the retina, we can...
02/06/2026

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.

Keratoconus is a progressive condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, causing severely distorted v...
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.

Sleep and your eyes 😴👁️Not getting enough sleep doesn't just make you tired — it affects your eyes too.Poor sleep can ca...
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. 🌙

🕶️ Are your sunglasses actually hurting your eyes?Did you know?Wearing dark lenses without 100% UV protection can do mor...
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.

👇 Comment below: Aviators, Wayfarers, or Oversized?

Contact lenses really are life-changing, but they come with a few ground rules worth taking seriously 👁💧Some of the most...
28/04/2026

Contact lenses really are life-changing, but they come with a few ground rules worth taking seriously 👁💧

Some of the most common mistakes we see?

Sleeping in daily lenses, stretching monthlies way past their expiry date, or skipping proper cleaning. These habits might seem harmless, but they can lead to painful corneal infections that no one wants to deal with.

Every pair of eyes is different, which is why your optometrist is the best person to help you figure out the right lens type, how long you should actually be wearing them, and how to keep things clean and comfortable for your eyes specifically.










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Shop 10 Slade Arcade, 127 Albert Street
Estcourt
3310

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00

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