Michele Hlava Optometrist

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. 💙

30/10/2025

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

28/10/2025

Are You Seeing Halos Around Lights? 🌙

If you notice halos or glare around lights, especially at night, it could be more than just tired eyes.

It may be a sign of dry eyes, cataracts, astigmatism, or another vision issue that needs attention.

Don’t ignore what your eyes are telling you. Book an eye exam and let’s take a closer look. 👁️

24/10/2025

Our brain is an amazingly complex organ, and the effects of a brain injury can vary greatly.

Neuro-Optometric Assessments evaluate how your visual system and brain work together, especially after:

🧠 Concussions or head injuries
🚗 Whiplash or trauma
⚡ Neurological conditions like stroke or multiple sclerosis

Symptoms that might point to a visual processing issue include:
🔹 Blurred or double vision
🔹 Dizziness or balance problems
🔹 Headaches, eye strain, or light sensitivity
🔹 Difficulty concentrating or reading

A Neuro-Optometric Assessment helps uncover these visual challenges and create a tailored plan to help the eyes and brain reconnect.

Early diagnosis and treatment of these visual difficulties is a critical component of a patient’s overall recovery.

21/10/2025

👁️ Blurry vision?

If your vision suddenly feels blurry, foggy, or just not as sharp as usual, it’s your eyes’ way of asking for attention.

It can be caused by:
🔹 Eye strain from too much screen time
🔹 Changes in your glasses or contact lens prescription
🔹 Dry eyes
🔹 High blood sugar levels
🔹 Or something more serious, like cataracts or glaucoma

Whether it’s temporary or gradual, blurred vision is your signal to pause and check in with your optometrist.

Clear vision shouldn’t come and go, it should stay with you. 👓

17/10/2025

👁️ The Colour of Health

Your eyes don’t just help you see, they can also say a lot about your overall health.

Here’s what different changes might be telling you:

⚪ Yellowish whites: Could point to liver or gallbladder issues.
🔴 Red veins or irritation: Could be dryness, allergies, or too much screen time.
🤍 Pale inner eyelids: May indicate low iron levels (anaemia).
🟠 Dark circles: Sometimes just lack of sleep, but also linked to dehydration or allergies.

Your eyes are like windows into your well-being.

If something looks different, don’t ignore it. It might be your body’s way of asking for a check-up. 👁️💬

14/10/2025

👀 Beyond 20/20 vision

Seeing clearly is just one part of healthy vision.

Your brain and eyes work together as a team, and sometimes that team needs a bit of coaching.

That’s where Vision Therapy comes in.

It helps strengthen how your eyes move, focus, and work together, improving everything from reading and concentration to sports performance.

It’s not just for kids, adults benefit too!

Contact us on (021) 852 3667 or visit our website at https://michelehlavaoptometrists.com/ to find out more.