Michele Hlava Optometrist

27/11/2025

Healthy vision starts young 👀✨

Here are simple ways to protect young eyes every day:

🌳 Encourage outdoor play
📚 Limit screen time
😣Discourage eye rubbing
🥕 Provide a healthy diet

Help your little ones take care of their eyes with these simple yet effective tips. Healthy habits today help protect their vision for tomorrow.

24/11/2025

💻 Cheaper isn’t always better.

Buying glasses online might save you money upfront, but poor fitting lenses or wrong prescriptions can lead to headaches, strain, and blurred vision.

Visit an optometrist for expert advice, get the right fit, and see clearly again.

21/11/2025

Zeiss has just brought out a game changer. The best lens coating on the market.

💛 water just rolls off
💛 so much more smudge resistant
💛 much easier to clean
💛 so much more scratch resistant
💛 clearer lenses , no distracting blue reflections
💛 UV protection

19/11/2025

👦👧 Myopia in Children

Kids today are spending more time indoors than ever and it’s affecting their eyes.

Extended screen time, long hours of near-work, and limited outdoor play are key factors that can trigger or accelerate myopia (short-sightedness).

Outdoor time in natural light helps the eyes develop normally, while too much close-up focus puts strain on young, growing eyes.

If you’re concerned about your child’s vision, we’re here to offer guidance and support.

17/11/2025

😴👁️ Why Do My Eyes Feel Heavy?

Do your eyes feel heavy, droopy, or just “tired” even when you’ve slept enough?

It’s often a sign that something deeper is going on, dryness, allergies, eye strain, or an outdated prescription.

If your eyes feel heavy more often than not, it’s worth having them checked. Your eyes shouldn’t have to work overtime.

14/11/2025

Diabetes can quietly affect the eyes long before symptoms appear.

Regular eye exams help detect early changes in the retina, protect your vision, and support long-term well-being.

Small checks today can prevent big problems tomorrow.

10/11/2025

👁️ Protect your sight. Detect retinopathy early.

Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye.

In its early stages, there are often no symptoms, but if left untreated, it can lead to irreversible vision loss.

Optometrists can detect these early changes long before vision is affected, through a detailed retinal examination.

Book your comprehensive eye exam today and take control of your eye health.

07/11/2025

What Is an Eye Pressure Test?

An eye pressure test (also called tonometry) is a quick and painless way to check for glaucoma and other eye conditions.

During the test, your optometrist will gently measure the pressure inside your eye (intraocular pressure), using a small puff of air that briefly touches the eye’s surface.

It only takes a few seconds, but it can help detect serious problems before you notice any vision loss.

Your comfort and eye health come first! 💙

05/11/2025

03/11/2025

We’re excited to introduce Zelda van Coller, an experienced optometrist who joined our team.

Zelda graduated at the Rand Afrikaans University in Johannesburg in 2001.

She furthered her studies by completing many post graduate studies through the New England College of Optometry.

Zelda earned certificates of Advanced Study in Ocular disease and pharmaceutical application (2002), in diabetes(2013) as well as contact lenses (2014).

Zelda ran her own successful practice for 20 years in Brackenhurst before relocating to Somerset West.

Her extensive knowledge combined with her warm and friendly approach ensures that every visit is a positive and personalised experience.

31/10/2025

⚖️ Balance begins with how you see

Vision isn’t just about clarity, it’s also about coordination.

Your eyes, inner ear, and brain constantly communicate to help you stay upright and steady.

If you’ve been feeling dizzy, unsteady, or off-balance, it could be your eyes.

Problems with depth perception, eye alignment, or focus can quietly affect your sense of balance.

A comprehensive visual assessment can help uncover these links and bring your world back into balance. 💙