De Vries Optometrists

27/01/2023

IN THE MIND'S EYE

Human beings have the ability to recreate events in the mind's eye. We recall what we have seen more often, and in more detail than what we have heard. When we are trying to remember something or think of the answer to a difficult question, some people close their eyes while others look sideways or....

23/01/2023

KERATOCONUS

The cornea is the clear dome-shaped window in front of the eye which allows light into the eye. It needs to remain clear in order to allow light to pass from the front to the back of the eye. It also needs to remain spherical so that the light rays that land on the retina at the back of the eye form...

20/01/2023

16/01/2023

WHY SOME PETS CAUSE EYE IRRITATION

Have you experienced eye irritation after contact with pets? Or maybe after entering a room with pets? Here are reasons why.

13/01/2023

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

The visual system is the most complex sensory system in the body, but it is the least mature system at birth. The child needs to move from the blurry world of light and dark to the sophisticated ability to handle a variety of visual tasks in numerous situations. Well-developed visual skills are esse...

09/01/2023

HEALTHY EATING TIPS THAT SUPPORT EYE HEALTH

Did you know that adding certain nutrients to your diet can help preserve your vision and improve eye health? Here are healthy eating tips to help reduce the risk of age-related eye damage and support good eye health.

30/12/2022

ANNUS INCREDIBILIS

The first day of 2022 was marked by the funeral mass of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. And what an emotional year it's been since. We continued to move into a post-COVID world, and we got ready for another FIFA World Cup (no less controversial than the last). But mostly, we watched the United Kingdom as d...

26/12/2022

HOW TO PCK THE RIGHT SUNGLASSES FOR YOU

Over time, too much UV exposure can harm your eyes. Fortunately, your strongest defense is easy: a well-made pair of sunglasses

23/12/2022