https://seebetter.co.za/blog/ Plain-language answers to the questions South Africans ask most about eye tests, glasses, children's vision and eye health, from the See Better mobile optometry team in Gauteng. en-ZA Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://seebetter.co.za/blog/how-often-should-you-have-an-eye-test/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/how-often-should-you-have-an-eye-test/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye tests Most adults need an eye test every two years, and some people need one every year. See the recommended schedule by age and the signs you should go sooner. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-test-cost-south-africa/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-test-cost-south-africa/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye tests What an eye test costs in South Africa in 2026, what is included, how medical aid pays, and what See Better charges for an eye test at home in Gauteng. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/what-happens-during-an-eye-test/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/what-happens-during-an-eye-test/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye tests A step-by-step guide to an eye test, from the first questions to your prescription: how long it takes, whether it hurts, what to bring and more. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/signs-you-need-glasses/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/signs-you-need-glasses/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye tests Squinting, headaches, blurry road signs and tired eyes are common signs you may need glasses. Here are ten to watch for and what to do if you recognise them. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-test-at-home-mobile-optometrist-gauteng/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-test-at-home-mobile-optometrist-gauteng/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye tests How an eye test at home works in Gauteng, who it suits, what it costs and which areas See Better covers in Johannesburg, Pretoria and the East Rand. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/how-to-read-your-glasses-prescription/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/how-to-read-your-glasses-prescription/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye tests What SPH, CYL, AXIS, ADD, PD and the plus and minus signs on your glasses prescription mean, with a worked example you can compare with your own. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/what-does-6-6-vision-mean/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/what-does-6-6-vision-mean/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye tests 6/6 vision is the metric version of 20/20. Find out what the two numbers mean, how 6/6, 6/9 and 6/12 compare, and why 6/6 does not always mean perfect eyesight. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/optometrist-vs-ophthalmologist-vs-optician/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/optometrist-vs-ophthalmologist-vs-optician/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye tests The difference between an optometrist, an ophthalmologist and a dispensing optician in South Africa, who to see for what, and how to check registration. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/medical-aid-eye-test-and-glasses-cover/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/medical-aid-eye-test-and-glasses-cover/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye tests How optical benefits work on South African medical aids: what is usually covered, the 24-month cycle, frame limits, co-payments and what to ask. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/single-vision-vs-bifocal-vs-multifocal-lenses/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/single-vision-vs-bifocal-vs-multifocal-lenses/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Glasses and lenses The difference between single vision, bifocal and multifocal lenses, who each type suits, what they cost and how to choose the right lenses for your glasses. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/getting-used-to-new-glasses/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/getting-used-to-new-glasses/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Glasses and lenses New glasses can cause headaches, dizziness or a fishbowl effect for a few days. How long adjusting takes, tips for multifocals and when to go back. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/best-glasses-for-your-face-shape/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/best-glasses-for-your-face-shape/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Glasses and lenses How to work out your face shape and choose glasses frames that suit it. Frame styles for oval, round, square, heart and oblong faces, plus a free virtual try-on. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/do-blue-light-glasses-work/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/do-blue-light-glasses-work/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Glasses and lenses What the research says about blue light glasses for eye strain, sleep and eye health, why screens make your eyes tired, and what actually helps. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/is-anti-glare-coating-worth-it/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/is-anti-glare-coating-worth-it/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Glasses and lenses What an anti-glare (anti-reflective) coating does, who benefits most, its downsides, how to look after it, and how it differs from tints and polarised lenses. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/photochromic-vs-tinted-lenses/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/photochromic-vs-tinted-lenses/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Glasses and lenses How photochromic (light-adjusting) lenses compare with fixed tints and prescription sunglasses, including in the car and in the South African heat. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/how-to-clean-your-glasses/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/how-to-clean-your-glasses/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Glasses and lenses The right way to clean glasses without scratching them, what never to use on your lenses, how to care for coatings, and whether scratches can be removed. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/what-strength-reading-glasses-do-i-need/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/what-strength-reading-glasses-do-i-need/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Glasses and lenses A reading glasses strength guide by age, how to test which power suits you, the limits of ready-made readers, and when you need a proper eye test instead. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/how-often-should-you-replace-your-glasses/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/how-often-should-you-replace-your-glasses/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Glasses and lenses Most people replace their glasses every two years. The signs yours are due, how long lenses and frames last, and when to reuse your old frame. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/contact-lenses-vs-glasses/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/contact-lenses-vs-glasses/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Glasses and lenses Contact lenses and glasses compared on comfort, cost, convenience and eye health, with the safety rules for contacts and how to decide which suits your life. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/when-should-a-child-have-a-first-eye-test/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/when-should-a-child-have-a-first-eye-test/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Children's vision When to have your child's eyes tested, from babies to school age, what a children's eye test involves, and why a school screening is not the same as a full test. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/signs-your-child-needs-glasses/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/signs-your-child-needs-glasses/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Children's vision Squinting, sitting close to the TV, headaches and falling marks can all mean a child needs glasses. Twelve signs to watch for, and what to do next. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/myopia-in-children/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/myopia-in-children/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Children's vision Why more children are becoming short-sighted, the signs to look for, why myopia matters for long-term eye health, and the proven ways to slow it down. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/screen-time-and-childrens-eyes/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/screen-time-and-childrens-eyes/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Children's vision How screens affect children's eyes, recommended screen time by age, the signs of digital eye strain in children and simple habits that protect their vision. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/lazy-eye-amblyopia/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/lazy-eye-amblyopia/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Children's vision What a lazy eye is, why it is so often missed, how it differs from a squint, and how glasses, patching and eye drops treat it in children. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/poor-eyesight-and-school-performance/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/poor-eyesight-and-school-performance/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Children's vision How undetected vision problems affect reading, concentration and marks, the signs teachers and parents notice, and why a school screening can miss them. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/short-sighted-vs-long-sighted/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/short-sighted-vs-long-sighted/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions Short-sightedness (myopia) and long-sightedness (hyperopia) compared: what each feels like, what causes it, the prescription signs and how it is corrected. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/what-is-astigmatism/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/what-is-astigmatism/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions Astigmatism in plain language: what it is, the symptoms, what causes it, what CYL and AXIS mean on your prescription and how it is corrected. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/presbyopia-blurry-near-vision-after-40/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/presbyopia-blurry-near-vision-after-40/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions Presbyopia is the normal loss of near focus that starts in your 40s. The signs, why it happens, how it progresses and your options for clear reading. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/dry-eyes-causes-and-relief/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/dry-eyes-causes-and-relief/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions Why your eyes feel dry, gritty, burning or watery, the most common causes of dry eye, the treatments that work at home, and when to see an optometrist. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-floaters-and-flashes/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-floaters-and-flashes/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions What causes floaters and flashes in your vision, why most are harmless, and the warning signs of a retinal tear or detachment that need same-day care. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/cataract-symptoms/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/cataract-symptoms/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions The early symptoms of cataracts, what causes them, how they are diagnosed, when surgery is needed and what you can do to slow them down. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/glaucoma-symptoms-and-testing/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/glaucoma-symptoms-and-testing/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions Why glaucoma is called the silent thief of sight, who is most at risk, the symptoms of the sudden type that is an emergency, and how it is tested. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/diabetes-and-your-eyes/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/diabetes-and-your-eyes/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions How diabetes affects the eyes, the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy, why yearly eye checks matter even when you see well, and how to protect your sight. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/pink-eye-conjunctivitis/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/pink-eye-conjunctivitis/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions How to tell viral, bacterial and allergic pink eye apart, how to treat conjunctivitis at home, how long it stays contagious and when a red eye needs a doctor. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/itchy-eyes-allergies/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/itchy-eyes-allergies/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions Why your eyes itch, how to tell an eye allergy from dry eye or an infection, what triggers hay fever eyes in South Africa and the treatments that bring relief. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-twitching-causes/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-twitching-causes/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions The common causes of a twitching eyelid, from stress and tiredness to caffeine and eye strain, how to stop it, and the rare signs that need a doctor. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/sudden-blurry-vision-causes/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/sudden-blurry-vision-causes/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions The causes of sudden blurry vision, from dry eyes and migraine to stroke and retinal detachment, how to tell what is urgent and what to do right now. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/can-poor-eyesight-cause-headaches/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/can-poor-eyesight-cause-headaches/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions How to tell whether your headaches come from your eyes, which vision problems cause them, when glasses help and the warning signs that need a doctor. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/stye-on-eyelid/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/stye-on-eyelid/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions What a stye is, how to treat it at home with warm compresses, how long it lasts, the difference between a stye and a chalazion, and when to see a doctor. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/macular-degeneration-early-signs/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/macular-degeneration-early-signs/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions The early signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), dry versus wet AMD, who is at risk, how to check your vision at home and how it is treated. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-emergencies-when-to-get-help/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-emergencies-when-to-get-help/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions Which eye symptoms are emergencies, what to do in the first minutes after a chemical splash or injury, what not to do, and where to go in South Africa. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/colour-blindness/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/colour-blindness/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Eye conditions What colour blindness is, the main types, how adults and children are tested, what it means for school, work and driving, and whether glasses help. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/digital-eye-strain-20-20-20-rule/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/digital-eye-strain-20-20-20-rule/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Everyday eye care The symptoms and causes of digital eye strain, how the 20-20-20 rule works, how to set up your screen, and when tired eyes mean you need an eye test. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/best-foods-for-eye-health/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/best-foods-for-eye-health/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Everyday eye care Which foods support your eyes, from spinach and morogo to pilchards and butternut, whether carrots really help you see, and who needs eye supplements. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/sunglasses-uv-protection-south-africa/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/sunglasses-uv-protection-south-africa/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Everyday eye care How the South African sun damages eyes, what UV400 means, polarised versus UV protection, whether cheap sunglasses are safe, and how to protect children's eyes. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/can-you-improve-eyesight-naturally/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/can-you-improve-eyesight-naturally/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Everyday eye care An honest look at eye exercises, diets and pinhole glasses: what the evidence says, what does not work and what really protects your vision. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/drivers-licence-eye-test-south-africa/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/drivers-licence-eye-test-south-africa/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Driving, work and seniors The vision standard for a South African driver's licence, what the eye test checks, how to use an optometrist's certificate, and what happens if you fail. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/night-driving-glare/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/night-driving-glare/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Driving, work and seniors Why headlights dazzle and road signs blur at night, the eye conditions behind poor night vision, practical fixes that work and whether night driving glasses help. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/corporate-eye-testing-at-work/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/corporate-eye-testing-at-work/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Driving, work and seniors Why Gauteng employers bring eye tests to the workplace, how an on-site testing day runs, what it costs, and how medical aid and privacy work. https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-tests-for-elderly-at-home/ https://seebetter.co.za/blog/eye-tests-for-elderly-at-home/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT Driving, work and seniors Why older people need yearly eye tests, the signs that a parent's sight is failing, and how a home eye test works for seniors, including with dementia.