With 25 years experience and a wealth of knowledge behind her, our optometrist, Nicolette Raubenheimer, has a passion for child vision care. It is important to maintain the health of a child’s eyes from an early age in order to prevent complications later in life. Together with Carl ZEISS Vision, we offer eye care with precision optics. We also stock a wide range of designer or basic frames for your little ones to choose from. www.opticalemporio.co.za Durban North: 031 563 5681 Mt Edgecombe: 031 502 5098
habits are practiced in moderation. • Adopt the 20-20-20 rule when using a computer or other screen device – every 20 minutes, look away from the screen for 20 seconds and focus on something at least 20 feet away. • When purchasing spectacles ensure they have a blue protective coating or at least UV400 protection. • Make regular eye exams a part of your child’s healthcare schedule. You may be able to tell if your child’s eyes are tired or irritated, but it’s harder to tell if they are developing a vision problem. Only a comprehensive eye exam, by an eye practitioner who specialises in children can reliably tell you that. “Adults should aim for an eye test every two years and those over 60 or with a history of glaucoma should aim for every year,” suggests Nicolette. “Find an optometrist you can trust. We don’t only prescribe glasses and contact lenses. A paediatric optometrist will check for eye muscle control as well as eye health and vision,” concludes Nicolette.
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FOR MORE INFO OPTICAL EMPORIO Durban North: 0 31 563 5681; durbannorth@opticalemporio.co.za JOANNE KALIL OPTOMETRISTS: 031 563 6994; info@familyeyecare.co.za
ZEISS Myopia management is a portfolio of lenses made specifically for children to manage their vision. Annual eye tests
are essential for children. If a child doesn’t enjoy optimum vision, this can impede their quality of life … their development can suffer as a consequence … and lead to learning difficulties resulting in the child not reaching their full potential.
info.za@zeiss.com / ZEISS.co.za Durban North: 031 563 5681 / Mt Edgecombe: 031 502 5098
