Nel Optometrists

Nel Optometrists We are fully equipped to provide you with the best pair of spectacles, contact lenses and sunglasses

What you eat doesn’t just affect your body in ways you can feel. It shows up in places you don’t often think about, incl...
15/05/2026

What you eat doesn’t just affect your body in ways you can feel. It shows up in places you don’t often think about, including your eyes.

Too much salt over time can contribute to high blood pressure, which can place strain on the delicate blood vessels in the retina.

It’s not immediate, and it’s not always obvious, but the effects build quietly.

If you are managing high blood pressure, regular eye exams should form part of your routine care.

You take care of everyone else, often for hours at a time under bright lights and in environments that don’t give your e...
12/05/2026

You take care of everyone else, often for hours at a time under bright lights and in environments that don’t give your eyes much of a break.

If your vision feels slightly blurred by the end of a shift, or you’re dealing with regular headaches, it’s easy to write it off as part of the job, but it usually isn’t.

If you’ve been pushing through that discomfort, it’s worth taking a moment to check in and make sure your eyes are coping with the demands you place on them.

Movement isn’t just for your body.Time outdoors gives your eyes a break from constant focus and helps reduce the risk of...
09/05/2026

Movement isn’t just for your body.

Time outdoors gives your eyes a break from constant focus and helps reduce the risk of worsening short-sightedness, especially in kids.

Screens all day isn’t what your eyes were designed for. If that’s your daily reality, it’s worth checking how your eyes are coping. Book an eye test.

If something gets into your eye, your first instinct is to rub.That’s usually what makes it worse.A small moment of care...
07/05/2026

If something gets into your eye, your first instinct is to rub.
That’s usually what makes it worse.

A small moment of care can prevent bigger damage later.

World Hand Hygiene Day, a small habit that protects more than you think.Your eyes are an easy target. One quick rub with...
05/05/2026

World Hand Hygiene Day, a small habit that protects more than you think.

Your eyes are an easy target. One quick rub with unwashed hands, and you’re transferring bacteria straight onto the surface.

Pause. Wash your hands. Then go near your eyes.

If your eyes burn, flush immediately with clean water and get it checked.
02/05/2026

If your eyes burn, flush immediately with clean water and get it checked.

One of the simplest things for eye comfort is proper lighting. Reading in dim light forces the eyes to work harder and c...
30/04/2026

One of the simplest things for eye comfort is proper lighting. Reading in dim light forces the eyes to work harder and can cause fatigue. A well-lit reading space is a small upgrade that your eyes will appreciate.

Glasses can last for years physically. But your eyes may change during that time.Even a small prescription change can im...
27/04/2026

Glasses can last for years physically. But your eyes may change during that time.
Even a small prescription change can improve comfort when reading, driving or working on screens.

This happens more often than you would think.People try on someone else’s glasses and suddenly realise how sharp things ...
22/04/2026

This happens more often than you would think.
People try on someone else’s glasses and suddenly realise how sharp things could look.

Clear vision should feel effortless.

Most people now spend large parts of the day looking at screens.Eyes were not designed for hours of close-up focus witho...
20/04/2026

Most people now spend large parts of the day looking at screens.

Eyes were not designed for hours of close-up focus without breaks.
Small habits help:

Look up regularly.
Blink more often.
Give your eyes distance.

Night driving is often when people first notice a vision change.Lights feel harsher.Glare becomes distracting.Road signs...
16/04/2026

Night driving is often when people first notice a vision change.

Lights feel harsher.
Glare becomes distracting.
Road signs are harder to read.

A small prescription adjustment can sometimes make a surprisingly big difference.

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The Urban Corner, Corner Of Waterworks And Jacobus Smit Avenue
Kimberley
8301

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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