Eugenie Coetzer Optometrists Inc.

04/05/2026

01/05/2026

THINK STARING AT SCREENS IS RUINING YOUR EYES?🤔

Not everything you hear about Computer Vision Syndrome is true.
While long hours on devices can lead to eye strain, headaches, and dry eyes, it doesn’t usually cause permanent damage—but it does affect your comfort and productivity if ignored.
Understanding the myths vs facts can help you protect your vision in today’s digital world. 👁️💻
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In recent years, the amount of time people spend on all types of digital devices has significantly increased, leading to computer vision syndrome, or digital eye strain, and affecting over 50% of people, including both children and adults. Computer vision syndrome is not one specific problem, but ra...

24/04/2026

QUICK GUIDE TO HOW GLASSES SHOULD FIT YOUR FACE

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The right pair of glasses should do more than just help you see clearly – they should fit comfortably, sit properly on your nose, align with your eyes, and feel secure without pinching or slipping. 👓 A perfect fit means better comfort, better vision, and better confidence every day.

It’s important that your glasses are comfortable to wear. Here are our tips on finding the right glasses for your face, along with frames to consider.

17/04/2026

Why do onions make you cry?

When cut, they release a chemical irritant that stimulates tear production as your eyes try to protect themselves.
The good news? There are simple ways to reduce the effect.
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Onions add depth and sweetness to savory dishes, but the same compounds that make them so flavorful can also bring you to tears. Here's how to chop onions without turning on the waterworks.

10/04/2026

“THE EYES IN SPACE”
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With astronauts currently on their way back from the moon, have you ever wondered what changes may have occurred to their eyes and vision?

Space travel can affect the eyes in surprising ways — and it’s teaching us just how important good vision care is, even here on Earth.

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐲𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.

When astronauts blast off into space, they leave behind fresh air, blue skies and gravity, but they also experience a range of physical effects including back ache, bone loss, balance problems, headaches and changes to their vision. Symptoms such as blurry vision, difficulty focusing and changes to....