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The Ridge magazine - LOVE YOUR EYES

14/10/2021

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Introducing the new Myopic control lenses for kids.

2/6/2021

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​The world has changed drastically over the last 20 years to say the least, from our daily living, to how we shop or even bring up or children; that it only seems natural that the way we prescribe glasses should change accordingly to facilitate our newfound lifestyles
 
A large portion of what we learn and experience occurs through our eyes but the environment and tasks a child is exposed to on a daily basis strongly influences how their eyes develop. With the exponential increase in the amount of time spent on devices amongst children and the younger generation; it raises the question of what the impact of these lifestyle changes on their eyes and its development is.
With the world rapidly changing especially within the last 12months and the amount of screen time children were exposed to, there has been a noticeable increase in shortsightedness amongst children.
 
World-wide the prevalence of myopia (short-sightedness) is becoming a serious issue; with an estimation of 50% of the world being myopic by 2050
 
As practitioners we believe prevention is better than cure and our Ambition for kids is too:
1. Correct myopia – Enabling clear vision in all distances
2. Control myopia – Assist in reducing myopia progression
3. Take care of myopic eyes’ needs
 
With the 2021 Launch of ZEISS Myopia Management Lens Solutions, ZEISS created a new portfolio of lenses made specifically for children to address their child specific myopia needs. ZEISS lenses use state of the art freeform technology with lenses adapted to your child’s specific measurements and features.
 
 
For more information of the ZEISS Myopia management lenses; Go to:
www.zeiss.com/vision-care/int/spectacle-lenses-from-zeiss/myopia-management-lens-solutions
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Some contact lens tips from our Optometrist Kelly Brown

20/10/2020

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Contact Lens Do’s and Don’ts
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BLUE LIGHT - RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OPTOMETRISTS BASED ON THE AGE OF THE CHILD

17/6/2020

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​“We are often asked whether LED devices and TV screens are bad for children’s eyes and how long they should be allowed to watch TV or play on these devices. I think the following article will help answer your questions.”​

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Before the age of 2, and from the ages of 2 to 3

According to some studies, before the age of 2, non-interactive screens such as those used for television and DVDs have only negative effects. They can cause visual disturbances, weight gain, delayed language, a lack of concentration and attention, and should therefore be avoided for infants.

Between 2 and 3 years of age, exposing children to television in a passive and prolonged way and without an interactive, educational human presence is strongly discouraged. Of course, the ideal would be not to expose them at all to these screens because, at this age, children need to build their temporal and spatial guidelines. For that reason, good vision is extremely necessary.
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From the age of 3, screens help children to distinguish between the real and the virtual. They will be able to copy and imitate what they see. However, they should not spend more than 1 hour per day in front of a screen (all devices combined). Screens are good, but in small doses.
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​From 4 to 6 years of age

At about 4 years of age, computers, game consoles and especially (parents) cellular phones can become an occasional casual gaming for the child. However, it is important to pay attention to a child’s hours of use and to avoid allowing a child to play alone because at this age, and up to 6 years old, addiction can appear. It is therefore necessary to avoid allowing a child to have a personal device before this age.
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Moreover, it is between the ages of 3 and 6 that a child needs to develop all of his manual and sensory possibilities. Optometrists recommend that children not exceed 1 hour of screen use per day. In addition, health and childhood professionals suggest that the programs and applications chosen must be of high quality. In addition, they recommend that parents are present in order to explain what their child is seeing and how it applies to the world around them.
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6 to 12 years of age and older

It is important for the social development of the children to be established when the child is between 6 and 10 years of age. That is to say, it is best to set a certain amount of screen time per day so that the child can discover social gaming and involve themselves with others.

From 9 to 12 years of age, children need to explore the world and its complexity.
From the age of 12, parents must monitor possible night-time screen use because it can be harmful. Good use of these screens allows an adolescent to improve control over emotions and thoughts, actions and decisions. However, excessive use of screens and especially the Internet can lead to zapping thoughts that are too fast, superficial and fluid. This reduces memory as well as the ability to synthesize the personal and consciousness. It also causes drowsiness, difficult concentration and eye problems. Vision is essential to a child’s learning experience – this can be reflected in academic performance when one observes a decline.

THE BEST WAY TO COPE WITH SCREEN ADDICTION: CHANGE EDUCATION AND GET AN EYE EXAM

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BLUE LIGHT - WARNING

17/6/2020

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Eye problems, possible risks and alternative solutions

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Children experience massive, early use of and exposure to all types of screens such as smartphones, computers, tablets, consoles and television. According to one study, children between the ages of 4 and 14 years of age watch TV on average 2 hours and 15 minutes a day. In addition, according to the Ordre des Optometristes du Quebec, 20-25% of children between the ages of 5 and 14 have various visual problems requiring treatment by an Optometrist. Health professionals and early childhood experts are warning parents that interacting with screens has become a real addiction. Without realizing this, parents allow their children to be exposed to many risks that can contribute to a number of eye problems. Without knowing it, they expose their children to many risks and confront them with the appearance of many eye troubles.​
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Blue light a danger to your child's eyes

The blue light emitted by these screens is very harmful to children’s eyes, which are still vulnerable. It has a direct impact on their health and causes multiple disorders including headaches. Blue light is also responsible for visual fatigue and sleep disorders because blue light exposure reduces our natural production of Melatonin and makes it harder for us to feel sleepy when night-time falls.

​It increases the chance that a child will become astigmatic, myopic or hyperopic in adulthood. Children do not always wear eyeglasses, sunglasses or contact lenses. According to the 
Ordre des Optometristes du Quebec, “only one third of children are examined by an Optometrist before entering school” and “61% of Canadian parents mistakenly think they can detect their child’s eye problems.”
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Nicolette Raubenheimer
B. OPTOM (UDW) MC OPTOM UK

Realizing the need for scholars to have the privilege of studying with spectacles offering the advantage of “Blue Light Protection” yet understanding the financial implications of affording these lenses, our child vision care Optometrist Nicolette Raubenheimer approached Carl Zeiss and managed to secure 30 FREE pairs for those in need. Please contact any of our 3 practices for further details.
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Real Sale

23/4/2020

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​Order Contact Lenses Urgently as Delays are expected : Special Offer on all 1 Day lenses Buy a ! year supply and Pay for ONLY 9 months Receive  3 months FREE
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10 Step Protocol plan due to Covid -19

25/3/2020

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Taking Positive Action

24/3/2020

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Taking Positive Action

All 3 practices will be closed from Fri. 27th 
March until 17th April.​
In light of this we offer you a REAL SALE from today until the 24th April 
(1 week after re-opening). 30% to 40% off ALL Sunglasses and Frames 
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Order Contact Lenses Urgently as Delays are expected : Special Offer on all 1 Day lenses Buy a ! year supply and Pay for ONLY 9 months Receive  3 months FREE
EMAIL DURBAN NORTH
EMAIL AMANZIMTOTI
EMAIL MOUNT EDGECOMBE
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BLUE LIGHT WARNING -ZEISS DuraVision BlueProtect

20/2/2020

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​BUY a pair of new SMARTLIFE lenses and receive a FREE pair of ​Duravision Blue Protect spectacles for reading and computer usage.

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ZEISS DuraVision BlueProtect is a special lens coating for people who spend a lot of their time indoors and are exposed to the potentially harmful blue light emitted by LEDs, televisions, computer screens or tablets and who feel irritated by this.  Modern light sources and displays emit a disproportionately high amount of blue light. While the human body requires a certain amount of blue light to control the sleep/wake cycle, too much of the 'wrong' kind of blue light can pose a health risk and cause eye diseases. Lenses with a ZEISS DuraVision BlueProtect lens coating feature a special filter which ensures comfortable vision even when there is a high blue light portion.
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Smart watches, smart homes......smart life lenses

20/2/2020

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BUY a pair of new SMARTLIFE lenses and receive a FREE pair of ​Duravision Blue Protect spectacles for reading and computer usage.

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Smart watches, smart phones, smart cars, smart homes... smart technology is an integral part of our daily lives. It gives us the freedom to be flexible and more mobile than ever - we can work, socialize, play and connect wherever we are and whenever we want.
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