De Smedt Optometrists

15/12/2025

DANGERS OF OCT COSMETIC CONTACT LENS PURCHASE

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12/12/2025

We've got you covered!

12/12/2025

ARE YOU ONE OF THE 25%
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Over 25% of the world’s population wears glasses to correct vision problems caused by a refractive error. Refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass through one object to another. In the eye, the cornea and lens bend light rays to focus them on the retina, the nerve layer at the back of ...

11/12/2025

☀️👀 Your eyes can get sunburned too!
Most people remember sunscreen for their skin… but forget that UV radiation also harms your eyes — even on cloudy days.

Long-term UV exposure can cause:
• Cataracts
• Macular degeneration
• Growths on the eye (pterygium)
• Photokeratitis — basically sunburn of the cornea 😣
• Faster wrinkling and ageing around the eyes

The solution?
🕶️ Wear quality sunglasses with 100% UV protection
🧢 Add a hat for extra shade
⏰ Avoid peak sun hours when possible

Protecting your eyes today protects your vision for life.
Your future self will thank you! 💙

📍 Waverley Plaza
☎️ 012 332 2057
📧 waverley@desmedt.co.za

📍 Pretoria North
☎️ 012 546 3105
📧 ptanoord@desmedt.co.za

08/12/2025

SPLASH!! WATER AND YOUR EYES
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Summer is the perfect season for outdoor activities, and swimming is a popular pastime for many. Whether diving into a pool, splashing in the ocean, or enjoying a dip in the lake, there is nothing quite like a refreshing swim on a hot summer’s day. Water can pose significant risks to the eyes. Dif...

07/12/2025

Are you ready for your summer holiday?
Don't forget to order your contact lenses before time runs out.
Send us a WhatsApp now and we'll get your lenses sorted before you leave.
📲 079 324 2510

📍 Waverley Plaza
☎️ 012 332 2057
📧 waverley@desmedt.co.za

📍 Pretoria North
☎️ 012 546 3105
📧 ptanoord@desmedt.co.za

05/12/2025

Oakley Prizm Gaming
Level up your gaming experience by harnessing the power of Prizm Gaming Technology.
Oakley Authentic Prescription Lenses with Prizm Oakley technology and exceptional blue light filtration is designed to enhance colour contrast.

Come into one of our practices to level up your gaming today.

📍 Waverley Plaza
☎️ 012 332 2057
📧 waverley@desmedt.co.za

📍 Pretoria North
☎️ 012 546 3105
📧 ptanoord@desmedt.co.za

05/12/2025

03/12/2025

Thank you for your support as we celebrated our 10th anniversary at Madelief Centre.
Congratulations to our two winners who each won a brand new Luxottica frame and lenses.

📍 Waverley Plaza
☎️ 012 332 2057
📧 waverley@desmedt.co.za

📍 Pretoria North
☎️ 012 546 3105
📧 ptanoord@desmedt.co.za

03/12/2025

Please take note of our office hours this December.
If you still need to order spectacles or contact lenses, please do not delay, as there is a lead time of one to two weeks on most products.

🤓 you soon!

30/11/2025

Cool kids deserve cool glasses!
We carry a wide selection of frames to help kids of all ages look lit.
Let us help you find your next dope pair of spectacle frames. 🧐

📍 Waverley Plaza
☎️ 012 332 2057
📧 waverley@desmedt.co.za

📍 Pretoria North
☎️ 012 546 3105
📧 ptanoord@desmedt.co.za