TAKE TO THE FASHION STAGE WITH LADY GAGA AND POWER UP FOR SUMMER WITH POLAROID® PREMIUM 3D GLASSES COLLECTION Polaroid, the global pioneer of polarizing technology is one of the first eyewear brands to launch circular polarized curved lens premium 3D glasses. Fashion icon Lady Gaga, the first name in fashion innovation, wears Polaroid with […]
The Registrar of Medical Schemes and the Council for Medical Schemes were successful in their application to have Bonitas Medical Fund placed under curatorship last week. The South Gauteng High Court appointed Mr Joseph Maluleke as the curator of South Africa’s third-largest medical scheme on 27 May 2011. Mr Maluleke is the chairperson of a […]
Central retinal vein occlusions occur when a thrombotic obstruction occurs in the central vein of the retina and is essentially a blockage of the portion of the circulation that drains the retina of blood. The result is a sudden complete retinal hemorrhage (bleeding) throughout the four quadrants of the retina, as well as optic nerve […]
Yesterday, I had a female patient complaining of increasingly irritable eyes with symptoms of red, burning eyes and associated fluctuating vision when reading. With examination it became obvious she was suffering from severe dry eye disease (DES). The question was, which of the many causes of dry eye disease were we dealing with in this […]
Silhouette has redefined aesthetics, uniting design with the magical power of light. Passionate depths, authenticity and the unmistakable sparkle of pure crystal mean big emotion and long-lasting passion. The fascination with crystal is found in the precision of its cut and the excitement of the observer. For the consummation of passion only takes place once […]
As the poor economic state of the the world forces people to tighten their belts we see more and more people starting to push the boundaries of rules and regulations to try and save a bit of much needed money. Optometry patients are no exception to this. In no place do we see this phenomenon […]
You might think this to be a fishy story but according to 2 studies reported in the May issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology, the regular consumption of fish, nuts, olive oil, and other foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and the avoidance of trans fats appear to be associated with a lower risk for […]
Government has decided to protect the average South African consumer by implimenting new business laws. As is the case with the implimentation of new laws a lot of confusion exists as to how it will impact the average person on the street. Financial consultant Ian van Greunen sent me his view on the new laws: […]
Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is a major cause of visual impairment in elderly patients. Two forms of ARMD are found, namely ‘dry’ and ‘wet’ macular degeneration and both forms result in the loss of a person’s central vision due to damage that occurs in the macula (central retina). Macular degeneration can make it difficult […]
It was with a great sense of pride and enthusiasm that Moscon Optics was recently able to inform the optical industry that they had officially acquired the new agency for Diesel Eyewear covering the Southern Africa region. The agency was previously held by Safilo and has now been acquired by Marcolin Inc. Moscon released the […]
