About Us:

Wize Eyes Optometrists is a popular group focused on assisting people who are suffering from reduced or damaged eye sight. The group is constantly expanding with branches opening throughout Roodepoort and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on offering great service every time.

The practice at The Falls offers comprehensive eye examinations and also offers spectacles, contact lenses, sunglasses and related optometric products. The practice strives to provide unlimited choice to patients and the practice has in excess of 2000 frame models in stock, with famous brands such as Swarovski, Puma, Levis, Diesel, Roberto Cavalli, Serengeti, Oakly, Trusardi, Zeiss, Ferrari, Porcshe, Tom Ford, Just Cavalli, Reebok, Adidas and Arnette to name just a few.

Easy to pay offer:

Wize Eyes are contracted to all medical aids and this means that they can claim direct from a your medical aid which causes less hassle to you. The practice also has easy payment options through Edcon cards which allows payment with your Edgars or Legit cards. Patients can also use their RCS cards or any major debit or credit cards.

Affordable Cash Packages:

Wize Eyes offers cash packages for pensioners and those without medical aids with. These packages includes the Eyestest, Lenses as well as a quality frame from our classic collection. The cash package price for Single vision Spectacles start from as little as R679. Bifocal package start from only R1179 and standard Multifocal Packages are priced from R1779. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is Near-sightedness?

If you are nearsighted or myopic, distant objects are blurred while near objects are seen clearly. The reason for this is too much focusing power, either because your cornea is excessively curved, or the eyeball is abnormally elongated. To have normal vision, the light rays entering the eye must be focused on the retina. However, in the case of myopia, the light rays are focused in front of the retina. The brain then receives blurry images of objects, which leads to blurry vision when looking at the distance.

What is astigmatism?

Astigmatism is the inability of your eye to focus clearly at any distance because your cornea is not symmetrical. The cornea is the transparent round central surface that covers the coloured iris and the black pupil. It is shaped like a rugby ball instead of a soccer ball, thus the one meridian is more curved than the other. Blurry messages are send to the brain at any distance, leading to headaches, eyestrain, red eyes and fatigue if not corrected. Astigmatism is often associated with hyperopia or myopia, and can be corrected either with spectacle lenses or contact lenses.

What is a cataract?

The crystalline lens, situated inside the eye, is the focusing mechanism of the eye. As we age, this clear lens becomes cloudy and yellow and loses its ability to change focus. This condition is called a cataract, and cannot be seen with the naked eye. The result is a general dimming of vision. A cataract may be slow to develop but once it appears, it almost always continues to become cloudier.

There is no known treatment such as diet, exercise, eye drops or laser technology to prevent formation or to cure a cataract. When it has developed, the only way to restore normal vision is surgical removal of the lens, through a small surgical stab incision and replacement with a permanent implant. Once a cataract has been removed, it will not come back.

Cataract removal is probably one of the most successful operations done on the human body, and no person should feel frightened if they are developing cataracts.

What is a pterygium?

A pterygium is the pinkish yellow growth on the conjunctiva, which can be seen with the naked eye. The conjunctiva is transparent and covers the white sclera of the eyeball. The cornea is the round central transparent area that covers the coloured iris and black pupil. A pterygium can grow towards and onto the cornea, inducing astigmatism and loss of vision. When this happens, it needs to be surgically removed.

Pterygiums are fairly common in areas where people live mostly outdoors, and where they are more exposed to ultra-violet rays, wind and dust. When a pterygium is irritated by above factors it can become inflamed, red and uncomfortable. Therefore it is always wise to wear a good pare of sunglasses and use a moisture drop, to relieve discomfort. 

What is a floater?

Floaters are a condition characterized by cloudy particles within the eye that seem to float about in the field of vision. As we age, the fluid in the eye becomes more compact, forming these cloudy particles. Due to gravity, these particles lay at the bottom of the eye and only on movement of the eye we seem to notice them. A good exercise is to stand facing a white wall, keeping the eyes very still. Upon movement of you eye, notice the shape and amount of floaters moving. Almost everyone has some floaters; they are quite common and are usually harmless.

When to consult your optometrist:

• When floaters increase drastically in a short period of time
• When you see a bright flashing of light I am pregnant, how is my vision affected?
• During pregnancy, a woman’s body changes drastically to prepare for the birth of her child. Temporary eye conditions, due to an increase in hormones, can occur but vision returns almost to normal after delivery. Symptoms can include:
• Reduced tolerance for wearing contact lenses
• Increases dryness
• Blurred and distorted vision
• Tunnel vision

Can medication trigger visual problems?

Drugs, and mostly drug combinations, where it improves one condition, can cause side effects in another part of the body. Taking these medications may have a drastic effect on your vision, due to the eye’s blood vessels that are very sensitive and physiologically different from the rest of the body. These visual changes may be symptomatic of a reaction to medication: it includes dry or teary eyes, blurred, yellow or double vision, sensitivity to light, puffy eyelids, increased pupil sizes, poor night vision, and change in your normal eye color. Consult your GP before reducing any intake of medication. 

Hyperopia (far-sightedness)

The inability to focus at short range due to insufficient curvature of the cornea or the lens, or because the eyeball is too “short”. The result is that the image is formed at a point relatively behind the retina, a condition easily rectified with spectacles or contact lenses.

Contact Lenses

Q: How long do disposable lenses last?

A: Depending on the make of the lenses, some last for one day, some for two weeks and some for one month.

Q: Is it safe to sleep in my contact lenses?

A: Sleeping in your contact lenses puts you at greater risk of eye infections and corneal ulcers, but depending on the type of lenses you are wearing, occasional overnight wear is acceptable. However, sleeping in them regularly is not healthy.

Q: Can I wear contact lenses?

A: Usually, most people can, depending on your prescription, your visual requirements and your lifestyle. Successful contact lens wear To wear contact lenses successfully requires a partnership between you and your optometrist. His or her knowledge, skill and care must be combined with a continual effort on your part. Regular cleaning and disinfecting are essential to ensure clean, hygienic and comfortable lenses.