VDM Optometrists

VDM Optometrists Experience Exceptional Eye Care for the Whole Family. Branches in:
Kenridge, Paarl Mall, Glengarry Shopping Centre and Clara Anna Fontein Square
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Our offering:

Eye examination includes retinal photos and glaucoma check at no additional charge. Specialized eye tests for children available, including dyslexia testing. Wide selection of fashion frames and sunglasses. Spectacle repair stations. Free parking at all branches. Customer service is our passion.

Welcome to VDM Optometrists 🤓📌Find us at Shop 8 Clara Anna Fontein SquareWhatsapp us: 0846234245Phone us: 021 061 0390Em...
01/03/2026

Welcome to VDM Optometrists 🤓

📌Find us at Shop 8 Clara Anna Fontein Square
Whatsapp us: 0846234245
Phone us: 021 061 0390
Email us: clara@vdmoptom.co.za

📌Services offered:
- Eye examinations
- Behavioural Eye Examinations (age 4y and up)
- Visual Perception Tests (age 5y and up)
- Drivers Screenings
- Contact Lens Fitting
- Dry Eye Consultations
- Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings
- AI Retinal Health Screenings
- Wide range of designer frames and sunglasses
- Spectacle repairs on site
- Spectacle servicing on site
- Contracted to all medical aids, except Primecure
- Free parking

📌Our team:

👩🏼‍⚕️ Casey – Our Optometrist
Patient, professional, and incredibly caring, Casey has a magic touch when it comes to our younger patients. If your little one is nervous about their first eye test, Casey’s gentle approach makes the whole experience easy and fun!

👩🏻‍💼 Tanita – Our Practice Manager
Looking for the perfect pair of frames? You’ll want Tanita by your side! With her bubbly personality and an amazing eye for style, she’s an expert at helping you find the "perfect fit" that matches your face shape and personality.

👩🏽‍💻 Neveline – Our Frontliner
The glue that holds us all together! Neveline is the organized force behind the desk, ensuring the practice runs smoothly and every patient is taken care of from the moment they book to the moment they collect their specs.

📆 Make your appointment now and experience the VDM difference - where professionalism meets personality. 👓 💫

Meet the friendly faces at VDM Optometrists Clara Anna Fontein! 👓✨We believe that great eye care starts with a great tea...
01/03/2026

Meet the friendly faces at VDM Optometrists Clara Anna Fontein! 👓✨

We believe that great eye care starts with a great team. Today, we’re introducing the wonderful ladies who make our newest branch feel like home:

👩🏼‍⚕️ Casey – Our Optometrist
Patient, professional, and incredibly caring, Casey has a magic touch when it comes to our younger patients. If your little one is nervous about their first eye test, Casey’s gentle approach makes the whole experience easy and fun!

👩🏻‍💼 Tanita – Our Practice Manager
Looking for the perfect pair of frames? You’ll want Tanita by your side! With her bubbly personality and an amazing eye for style, she’s an expert at helping you find the "perfect fit" that matches your face shape and personality.

👩🏽‍💻 Neveline – Our Frontliner
The glue that holds us all together! Neveline is the organized force behind the desk, ensuring the practice runs smoothly and every patient is taken care of from the moment they book to the moment they collect their specs.

Whether you’re due for a check-up or just want to browse our latest collections, Casey, Tanita, and Neveline are ready to welcome you!

📍 Find us at: Clara Anna Fontein Square
🗓 Book your appointment on Whatsapp: 0846234245

Floaters & flashes : when to ignore it, and when to act todayNoticed little “spots,” cobwebs, or squiggles drifting in y...
26/02/2026

Floaters & flashes : when to ignore it, and when to act today

Noticed little “spots,” cobwebs, or squiggles drifting in your vision? Many people get a few floaters as they age, and most are harmless. New floaters with flashes can sometimes signal something more serious.

📌What’s normal
• A few floaters that you’ve had for months/years
• They’re more noticeable against a bright wall or blue sky
• No flashes, no curtain/shadow, and your vision is otherwise stable

📌Red flags: don’t wait on these!
Act today if you notice:
• A sudden shower of new floaters
• Flashes of light (especially in the dark or at the side of your vision)
• A curtain/veil/shadow moving across your vision
• Sudden blurred or reduced vision
• New symptoms after an eye/face knock or if you’re very short-sighted

Real-life example: “I woke up and suddenly there were lots of black dots, and I saw little lightning flickers.” That’s a same-day check.

VDM Optometrists can assess what’s going on and guide you on the next steps. If you have the red flags above, contact us immediately!

Buy one new pair of spectacles with anti-glare coating and get a second pair free!Upgrade your free pair to sunglasses a...
24/02/2026

Buy one new pair of spectacles with anti-glare coating and get a second pair free!
Upgrade your free pair to sunglasses at no extra cost!😎
Available until 31 March 2026.

Hidden vision problems look like “behaviour” or “laziness” 🧐Many children with visual difficulties might: • Avoid rea...
23/02/2026

Hidden vision problems look like “behaviour” or “laziness” 🧐

Many children with visual difficulties might:
• Avoid reading or homework.
• Lose their place, skip lines or use a finger to keep track while reading
• Reverse letters or numbers
• Complain of headaches or sore eyes.
• Rub their eyes or blink a lot.
• Struggle to copy from the board.
• Have a short concentration-span for near work.
• Are labelled “distracted”, “careless” or “just not trying”.

These can be signs of visual dysfunction, not a lack of effort.

A comprehensive paediatric eye exam can uncover focusing, tracking or eye teaming problems.

📆Schedule your child’s paediatric eye test at VDM Optometrists today!

Astigmatism explained🤷Astigmatism simply means the front of your eye (or your lens) isn’t perfectly round, it’s shaped a...
19/02/2026

Astigmatism explained🤷

Astigmatism simply means the front of your eye (or your lens) isn’t perfectly round, it’s shaped a bit more like a rugby ball than a soccer ball. 🏉

The result? Light doesn’t focus neatly in one spot, so your eyes work harder to keep things clear.

What it can feel like in real life:
• Headaches (especially after reading or screen time)
• Eye strain and tired eyes by afternoon
• Blurry or “shadowy” vision, especially at night
• Squinting more than you realise

Why you might still “see fine”:
Your eyes can compensate… for a while. But that extra effort often shows up as fatigue, tension, and headaches.

If this sounds familiar, an updated eye test can make a big difference. A small change in your prescription can brings huge relief.

VDM Optometrists offers eye care for the whole family. Book your eye examination today.

Sharper vision for studying! Buy spectacles and get a free anti-glare coating.🤓Available until 28 February 2026 for scho...
17/02/2026

Sharper vision for studying!
Buy spectacles and get a free anti-glare coating.🤓

Available until 28 February 2026 for scholars only.

Make life easier: keep a spare pair at home, in the car, or in your bag.Buy one new pair of spectacles with anti-glare c...
17/02/2026

Make life easier: keep a spare pair at home, in the car, or in your bag.
Buy one new pair of spectacles with anti-glare coating and get a second pair free!

Upgrade your free pair to sunglasses at no extra cost😎

Available until 31 March 2026.

Big on value, light on effort: buy 90 daily lenses, get 30 free at VDM Optometrists.Valid until 28 February 2026. Terms ...
17/02/2026

Big on value, light on effort: buy 90 daily lenses, get 30 free at VDM Optometrists.

Valid until 28 February 2026. Terms and conditions apply.

👩‍🏫🍎Most school tasks are visual: reading from the board, writing, copying, reading books, using tablets or computers. G...
16/02/2026

👩‍🏫🍎Most school tasks are visual: reading from the board, writing, copying, reading books, using tablets or computers.

Good, functional vision is not only seeing clearly on the board in the classroom. Scholars also need:
• Clear vision at near for reading and writing.
• Good focusing skills to switch between board and book.
• Accurate eye movements for reading
• Good binocularity (eye teaming)
• Healthy visual perception

A comprehensive paediatric eye exam can uncover focusing, tracking or eye teaming problems that simple vision screenings miss.

📆Schedule your child’s paediatric eye test today!

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day to all of our patients!
We appreciate all your support 💟

Contact lenses 101 👀Are you a good candidate?Thinking about contact lenses? You are a good candidate if you: • Can f...
12/02/2026

Contact lenses 101 👀
Are you a good candidate?

Thinking about contact lenses?

You are a good candidate if you:
• Can follow a simple routine consistently
• Want freedom for sport, work, or going glasses-free
• Have healthy eyes (we check this first)

Common mistakes to avoid (these cause most problems):
1) Hygiene shortcuts 👐🏼
Wash and dry your hands before touching lenses. “Quick rinse” is not enough.
2) Overwearing lenses 🕝
Wearing lenses longer than prescribed (or “just one more day”) is a fast track to dry, irritated eyes and infections.
3) Swimming or showering in lenses 🏊🏼
Water can carry germs that stick to lenses. If you swim, rather use prescription goggles or daily disposables with caution. Ask us what’s safest for you.
4) Sleeping in lenses 😴
Unless you’re specifically prescribed a lens for overnight wear, don’t do it. Your risk for eye disease goes up dramatically.

If you’re curious, book a contact lens assessment at VDM Optometrists. We’ll check your eye health, fit the right lens, and teach you the routine so you can wear them confidently.

Address

Kenridge: Unit 4A, The Ridge Office ParkPaarl: Shop 25, Paarl MallGlengarry: Shop 39, Glengarry Centre. Clara Anna Fontein: Shop 8, Clara Anna Fontein Square
Cape Town

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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Our offering: Eye examination includes a retina photo and glaucoma check at no additional charge. Specialized eye tests for children available, including dyslexia testing and visual perceptual skills evaluation. Wide selection of fashion frames and sunglasses. Spectacle repair stations at both branches. Customer service is our passion.