Horizon Eye Care Centre

24/01/2017

Seeing clearly is a precious gift we should never take for granted. At Horizon Eye Care Centre, we're committed to caring for eyes and making sure your vision is the best it can be.

Contact Us on 051 502 1900 to book an appointment or Visit our facility on 54 Pasteur Drive, Bloemfontein

24/01/2017

: SLIDE ON UV PROTECTION

The harm UV rays cause is often irreversible. Yes, irreversible. These harmful rays from the sun also reflect off surfaces such as water, sand and snow and the damage they cause has been linked to cataracts and conjunctival changes.

If you wear prescription glasses, please remember that 85% of our sunglasses can be fitted with prescription lenses and they’re 100% UV protected, so you don’t have to sacrifice style for perfect vision.

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17/01/2017

: Computer apps help remind people of the importance of breaks

EyeCare- https://sites.google.com/site/caringyoureyes/ is a Google Chrome extension that reminds users to follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Protect Your Vision- http://www.protectyourvision.org/notifications.html is a similar extension that works for Firefox, Chrome and Safari; you can customize it for your own preferences.

eyeCare is an extension for Google Chrome that can notify the user in multiple ways to take regular break during their work hours. This helps in reducing eye strain related problems, neck pain and lower back related problems.

17/01/2017

: GET YOUR EYES CHECKED REGULARLY

Going for eyecare examinations, either by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, will ensure that you still have the appropriate prescription for your glasses or lenses.

A doctor can also prescribe the appropriate treatment if your eyes are found to be too dry.

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11/01/2017

REST YOUR EYES

-Put a reminder on your computer to take a 2-3 minute break from the screen every 45 minutes
-Limit your children’s computer and gaming activity to 45 minutes a session
-Blink frequently, as it helps you avoid dry eyes and irritation
-Order anti-reflective coating on your glasses to minimise glare
-Avoid lighting that’s in your direct line of sight or reflects off the screen
-Place any reference or reading material at the same distance as your screen so your eyes don’t have to readjust

11/01/2017

: HAVE REGULAR EYE TESTS

We can take our eyes for granted, when we should celebrate what they do for us.

Start with a 30-minute eye test at least every two years. Some of us may need to be tested more often if we have particular eye conditions or if you’re over 40.

If you have a family, why not get tested at the same time, so you’ll all have the chance to see more clearly?

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09/12/2016

Why do you need to have regular eye exams? Eye Exam Could Detect Neurological Disease Parkinson’s

1 in 500 people worldwide who will develop Parkinson’s by allowing treatment to slow the condition in its earliest stages.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Symptoms include muscle tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. It is not fatal by itself, but it reduces the quality of life.

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09/12/2016

: Rose Water

Multi-faceted and multi-talented, the rejuvenating features of rose water can also be effective to reduce dark circles!

Just apply cotton balls soaked in rose water on closed eyes for 15 minutes or so.

This method is considered to be one of the most popular and is so convenient that you can do it anywhere and everywhere, even if you are on a flight. Share this beauty tip with your friends also!

02/12/2016

:Cucumbers work wonders for tired eyes

Place two slices of cucumber over your eyes and rest for a while. Besides its cooling properties, it also helps to lighten dark circles.

02/12/2016

Dry Eyes Respond Best to Specific Type of Omega-3 Fish Oils

Dry eye is an increasingly common condition, mostly due to near-constant screen time, menopause and side-effects of medication. The main symptom is dry, itchy eyes (or can manifest as overproduction of tears).

For dry eyes, not all fish oils supplements are the same. A recent study found that re-esterified triglyceride omega-3 fatty acids were superior for tackling dry eye symptoms.

18/11/2016

Give your eyes a break today. Reduce with 20-20-20 rule.

18/11/2016

Children should have their first comprehensive at 6 months of age. Learn more from this infographic.

Contact Us on 051 502 1900 to book an appointment or Visit our facility on 54 Pasteur Drive, Bloemfontein