2025

IT HAPPENED IN APRIL IT HAPPENED IN APRILTo many South Africans, April represents a glorious string of public holidays – or the most frustratingly unproductive month of the year. But if we look back into the history books, it’s way more than that. For example, the first modern Olympic Games were held in April 1896 […]

Vision is a cornerstone of success in sport for both professional and recreational players, enabling them to react quickly, make precise movements, and strategise in the moment during the game. Whether it’s tracking a fast-moving ball, maintaining balance, or anticipating an opponent’s next move, a range of dynamic visual skills is as vital to peak

While prescription glasses might seem like something of the recent past, the idea of correcting poor vision has been around for centuries. Some experts believe that in one form or another, glasses have been around since the beginning of time, with ancient Egyptians thought to have used them as early as 2000 BC. Over the

In recent years, the amount of time people spend on all types of digital devices has significantly increased, leading to computer vision syndrome, or digital eye strain, and affecting over 50% of people, including both children and adults. Computer vision syndrome is not one specific problem, but rather a range of symptoms of eye discomfort

It has been said that eye health begins on the plate. The same foods that maintain heart and general health will help keep the eyes healthy. The eyes rely on tiny arteries for oxygen and nutrients, just as the rest of the body relies on much larger blood vessels. While some nutrients keep the eyes

From the moment we open our eyes as newborns to the challenges of age-related visual decline in later years, the journey of eyesight is a remarkable testament to the complex sense of sight. Vision evolves and changes throughout our lives, adapting to the needs and challenges of each life stage and shaping how we perceive