De Smedt Optometrists

07/08/2026

👁️ What shape are your eyes?
Did you know that your eye shape can influence everything from the most flattering makeup techniques to the way glasses complement your features? Whether your eyes are almond, round, hooded, monolid or upturned, discovering your eye shape is easier than you think.
Read this fascinating guide to identify your eye shape and learn more about what makes your eyes uniquely yours.

👉 https://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-care/cosmetic/how-to-determine-eye-shape/

Learn the different eye shapes, celebrity examples of different eye shapes and get makeup tips to highlight your eye shape.

31/07/2026

The Power of Colour

Transitions Gen S Color Touch is the next chapter in your colour journey, offering a dynamic lovewear experience that follows the ever-changing rhythm of life.
With always-on subtle tints, these lenses will transform your eyewear into the ultimate fashion statement.

Which colour will you choose?

📍 Waverley Plaza
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📍 Madelief Centre
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31/07/2026

🌙🚗 Do you find it harder to see when driving at night?
Glare from headlights, reduced contrast, and age-related changes to your eyes can all make night driving more challenging. While some changes are normal, others may signal an underlying eye condition that needs attention.
Find out why darkness affects your vision and discover practical tips to help you see more clearly and drive more safely after sunset. https://smpl.is/al3nn

A Beautiful Story Behind a Great Song One of the best-loved songs of all time, Simon and Garfunkel's Sounds of Silence, with the poignant opening lines Hello darkness my old friend, was inspired by a college roommate who went blind. The song topped the US charts and went platinum in the UK. It was n...

29/07/2026

24/07/2026

👁️✨ Great vision isn't just for the young—it's something worth protecting at every stage of life.
As we age, changes in our vision are common, but many serious eye conditions can be detected early and managed with regular eye examinations and healthy lifestyle choices. Looking after your eyes today can help you stay independent and enjoy life for years to come.
Discover practical tips for maintaining healthy vision as you grow older. https://smpl.is/al3na

We rely on sight more than any other sense to enjoy life to the fullest. Your vision changes naturally throughout your life. For example, you may know that

17/07/2026

Transitions Gen S is ultra-responsive to light, offers a spectacular palette and provides an effortless vision experience.

Which colour will you choose?

📍 Waverley Plaza
☎️ 012 332 2057
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📍 Madelief Centre
☎️ 012 546 3105
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17/07/2026

📵💚 The best way to support your child's visual development doesn't always involve another app or screen.
Simple activities like reading together, playing outdoors, drawing, building, and imaginative play all help develop the visual skills children need for learning and everyday life—while giving their eyes a healthy break from digital devices.
Discover fun, screen-free ways to encourage healthy vision and development in our latest article https://smpl.is/al3n1

Dreams are one of the most fascinating and mystifying aspects of sleep. Since Sigmund Freud helped draw attention to the potential importance of dreams in the late 19th century, considerable research has been conducted to unravel both the neuroscience and psychology of dreams. Despite this advancing...