National Eye Care Awareness Month: 5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy 20 September – 17 October is National Eye Care Awareness Month – a perfect time to focus on one of our most precious senses: sight. At Optic Edge Optometrists, we are dedicated to...
3 Common Myths About Eye Health When it comes to eye health, there’s no shortage of myths and misconceptions. Understanding the facts is crucial to maintaining optimal vision and overall eye health. In this blog post, we’ll debunk three common myths about eye health:...
Blue light lenses, also known as blue light blocking lenses or computer glasses, are eyeglass lenses that are specially designed to filter out or reduce the amount of blue light emitted from digital screens, such as those from smartphones, computers, and tablets. Blue...
Cataract Awareness Month is an observance held to raise awareness about cataracts, a common eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The month is dedicated to educating the public about cataracts, their causes, symptoms, prevention, and available...
More than 1.8 million people living in South Africa have diabetes. Having diabetes increases the risk for vision loss and blindness caused by diabetic eye diseases. Diabetic eye diseases explained: Diabetic eye diseases are a set of eye problems that can affect...
Do children need sunglasses? Yes, they absolutely do. Damage to eyes from exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation is cumulative over our lifetime. Because kids spend much more time outdoors than most adults do, sunglasses that block 100 percent UV are...
When it comes to eye health, there’s no shortage of myths and misconceptions. Understanding the facts is crucial to maintaining optimal vision and overall eye health. In this blog post, we’ll debunk 3 common myths about eye health. Read more →
Winter brings a unique set of challenges for our eyes. This winter, let’s explore how you can nourish your eyes from within and keep them in peak condition. Read more →