To ensure your general eye health is in good form, we advise getting an annual eye exam because your eyes are constantly changing. Yearly eye exams check your vision and, more importantly, help detect eye health issues. To provide you with the kind of care you need, Wayne Smith Optometrists will take the time to ask you the necessary questions

An annual eye checkup is crucial, yet many individuals are unaware of this. Unfortunately, perfect vision (20/20) does not always imply that your eyes are in excellent condition. Serious eye conditions frequently have no symptoms at all.

Regular eye exams by an eye doctor can help identify issues early and avoid problems. An annual eye exam can help you recognise and prevent common eye conditions such as...

Today's contact lenses provide comfortable and reliable solutions to a wide range of eyesight requirements.

Let's say you're thinking about getting contact lenses - we will then check your eyes to determine which kind of lenses will fit you most accurately and then select the best ones to meet your everyday vision needs.

Wayne Smith Optometrists is one of the few optometry practices that practice low vision care. Low vision is a permanent loss of eyesight that cannot be improved with ordinary eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery.

What is low vision?

Low vision is a vision issue that makes it challenging to carry out daily tasks. It cannot be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, or other conventional medical or surgical procedures.

Glaucoma is an eye disease that affects the health of your optic nerve. The disorder is brought on by an accumulation of fluid in the front of the eye, which raises the pressure in the area and destroys the optic nerve.

There are numerous types of glaucoma, but the most common include:

• Angle-closure glaucoma
• Primary open-angle glaucoma
• Normal-tension glaucoma

At some point, you will need to decide on a frame for your eyeglasses. This can be a stressful task because so many options are available on the market. To help make your decision easier, our friendly staff offers personalised assistance with frame selection.

The importance of style and function for frames.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right spectacle frames. The most important factors are style and function.

We all know that getting our driver's license is a rite of passage. But did you know that part of the process includes an eye screening? Most people don't think about it, but our eyesight is one of the most important things when it comes to driving. After all, we need to be able to see clearly to avoid accidents. So, what exactly happens during a driver's license eye screening? Let's take a look.

Why should you do an eye test before getting a driver's license?

There are a few reasons why you should get an eye test before getting your driver's license. For one, it's the law in South Africa. But even if it weren't required by law, it's still a good idea to get your eyes checked. Poor vision can make driving more difficult and dangerous.