JJ Van Zyl Optometrists

JJ Van Zyl Optometrists Our Mission is to IMPROVE your Vision http://www.johanvanzyl.com Our Mission is to IMPROVE your Vision . How do we do that ? By spending time with our patient's.

We all know that when you love something or someone - you spend TIME with them. With our 1 hour consultations we have TIME to listen to you. This says it all. Van Zyl Oogkundiges bied kwaliteit, bekostigbare oogsorg, en ons sal U verbaas met ons GOEIE pryse , maar VERBYSTER met ons kwalitiet oogsorg

Pasop, vir Tatoo's...When chef Nelize Pretorius felt her vision blurring — first one eye and then the other — it was ini...
17/02/2026

Pasop, vir Tatoo's...

When chef Nelize Pretorius felt her vision blurring — first one eye and then the other — it was initially brushed off as conjunctivitis.

But when the swab came back negative, her GP and hospital doctors struggled to understand what was making her eye inflammation progressively worse.

"I could hardly see," she said.

"I was losing my vision and nobody was able to tell me why."

The cause was nothing to do with the eye itself — instead it was due to a years-old tattoo on Ms Pretorius's back.

Eye doctors have documented 40 cases of a rare tattoo-related eye inflammation that is hard to treat and can lead to vision loss.

Tune in to HelderbergFM 93.6 tomorrow morning at 8:15am, where Johan will be discussing "difficult eyes" and launching o...
16/02/2026

Tune in to HelderbergFM 93.6 tomorrow morning at 8:15am, where Johan will be discussing "difficult eyes" and launching our latest promotion.

BAIE interessante navorsing! Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a...
15/02/2026

BAIE interessante navorsing!

Humans develop sharp vision during early fetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones in the retina, Johns Hopkins University scientists have found.

New research reveals how vitamin A and thyroid hormones work together to develop sharp vision by converting retinal cone cells during fetal growth.

Waaaaroor... Wil ek vanoggend gesels...So op 'n vroeë Sondag oggend...Terwyl ek die Rapport lees...Oor Tatoo's en " Perm...
15/02/2026

Waaaaroor... Wil ek vanoggend gesels...So op 'n vroeë Sondag oggend...Terwyl ek die Rapport lees...
Oor Tatoo's en " Permanent makeup"

Gaan lees maar gerus DIÉ Rapport artikel oor " Kwalsalwers se vals lip-spuite verwoes lewens "

NOU as dit kom by oë, en Permanente Makeup...DAN, sien jy hoe die mense - soms baie jare later - sukkel met droë oë, ooglid vel wat beskadig is, ink wat in die kliere in gespuit was - ERNSTIGE nagevolge wat tot erge oog gesondheids probleme en visie komplikasies kan lei...
As jy " Permanente Makeup" gehad het, en " Sukkel met jou oë" of" Moeilike oë " het, maak gerus 'n afspraak - Laat ons kyk of ons kan help.
Intussen...Wees maar versigtig vir " Tatoo's"

Wat se die Rapport : "

Bekommerde dokters het aan
Rapport gesê dié mense is
onopgelei en ongelisensieerd.
Daarby gebruik hulle
ongereguleerde, goedkoop produkte wat dikwels aggressief op sosiale media geadverteer word. En as iets verkeerd loop? Dan is daar geen aanspreeklikheid nie en verdwyn die kwakke soos mis voor die son.
Dr. Hilla Raubenheimer, mediese dokter in Century City met 'n
belangstelling in estetiese medisyne, sê dis dalk die grootste skok van alles: In 2026 kan enige persoon met 'n Instagram-blad, 'n Airbnb en 'n pakkie goedkoop
"vullers" uit die buiteland 'n mens se gesig - en lewe - onherroeplik verander."

Pretty SCARY..😳
MAAR, lees die artikel in die vorige post...
Oor Tatoo's...
EN, JY SAL, DÍT NOOIT OORWEEG NIÉ...😳

https://youtu.be/tminOWd1iN4?si=OUnuhOXjeKjQkq0T

Waaaaroor... Wil ek vanoggend gesels...So op 'n vroeë Sondag oggend...Terwyl ek die Rapport lees...Oor Tatoo's en " Perm...
15/02/2026

Waaaaroor... Wil ek vanoggend gesels...So op 'n vroeë Sondag oggend...Terwyl ek die Rapport lees...
Oor Tatoo's en " Permanent makeup"

NOU as dit kom by oë, en Permanente Makeup...DAN, sien jy hoe die mense - soms baie jare later - sukkel met droë oë, ooglid vel wat beskadig is, ink wat in die kliere in gespuit was - ERNSTIGE nagevolge wat tot erge oog gesondheids probleme en visie komplikasies kan lei...
As jy " Permanente Makeup" gehad het, en " Sukkel met jou oë" of" Moeilike oë " het, maak gerus 'n afspraak - Laat ons kyk of ons kan help.
Intussen...Wees maar versigtig vir " Tatoo's"

The prevalence of decorative tattooing has markedly increased as a popular form of body art, especially among young adults. Presently, there is a notable surge in tattooing, with a focus on cosmetic and decorative aspects. However, there is a deficiency in strict requirements, regulations, and legislative measures to guarantee the safety of tattoo procedures. As a result, there has been a growing number of reported adverse reactions following tattooing.
While many of these reactions are generally not life threatening, a consideration of potentially serious skin conditions is essential. The adverse reactions can be categorized into five main groups: inflammatory reactions, infections, neoplasms, miscellaneous, and others. While infectious diseases are directly linked to the tattooing process and can be mitigated through the education and training of tattoo professionals, other complications are often less foreseeable.

Tattooing is the procedure of implanting permanent pigment granules and additives into the dermal layer of the skin, serving various purposes such as decoration, medical identification, or accidental markings. There has been a significant rise in ...

👓 Did you know the Amsler grid has been around since the 1940s? It was developed by Swiss ophthalmologist Marc Amsler in...
14/02/2026

👓 Did you know the Amsler grid has been around since the 1940s? It was developed by Swiss ophthalmologist Marc Amsler in 1945 as a way to monitor the central visual field. The grid helps reveal distortions or gaps that may signal problems with the macula, the part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. Even today, it remains a quick, reliable test for spotting early signs of macular disease.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsler_grid

The Amsler grid, used since 1945, is a grid of horizontal and vertical lines used to monitor a person's central visual field. The grid was developed by Marc Amsler, a Swiss ophthalmologist. It is a diagnostic tool that aids in the detection of visual disturbances caused by changes in the retina, par...

This is an Amsler grid.  It is a tool used to check for changes in your central vision. Optometrists often recommend it ...
14/02/2026

This is an Amsler grid. It is a tool used to check for changes in your central vision. Optometrists often recommend it to help detect conditions like macular degeneration early.

How to use:
• Wear the eyeglasses you normally wear when reading.
• Position the chart 30 cm away from your face.
• Cover one eye at a time with your hand.
• Stare at the dot in the center. Do not let your eye drift from the center dot.
• Contact your optometrist immediately if any of the straight lines appear wavy or bent, any of the boxes differ in size or shape from the others, or any of the lines are missing, blurry, or discolored.

👀 Ever noticed little specks or squiggly shapes drifting across your vision? Those are called floaters—tiny clumps insid...
13/02/2026

👀 Ever noticed little specks or squiggly shapes drifting across your vision? Those are called floaters—tiny clumps inside the eye that cast shadows on the retina. They’re usually harmless, though they can be annoying.
This cartoon takes that idea literally: instead of seeing floaters, poor Mr. Krepkin showed up at the eye doctor with an actual pool floatie blocking his sight. Talk about a straightforward fix!

10/02/2026

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07/02/2026

It’s time for a mind-bending ! 👁️

This optical illusion utilizes a phenomenon known as the "Motion Aftereffect" (MAE). By staring at the spinning spiral, your eyes' neurons adapt to that specific motion. When you switch your gaze to the static Van Gogh painting, your brain compensates, making the still image appear to swirl in the opposite direction!

Give it a try:
Focus on the center of the spiral, wait for the transition, and watch the art come alive.

Let us know what you saw in the comments below! 👇

Proof that denial is stronger than prescription lenses.
06/02/2026

Proof that denial is stronger than prescription lenses.

Are, you maybe seeing double ? You might have Vertical phoria. This Video shows how we use prisms in the Practice to re...
31/01/2026

Are, you maybe seeing double ? You might have Vertical phoria. This Video shows how we use prisms in the Practice to realign your eyes so that they are level and straight again! 

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Somerset West
7130

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
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