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HEALTH & BEAUTY
OPTOMETRIST
‘Whether you are young or old, a mom, the
boss, an employee, a pilot, a sportsman, an
IT-GURU, a doctor, a teacher, accountant, a
cleaner, a driver, a pensioner, a fisherman, ‘n
naaldwerktannie or just the average Joe, we
are looking forward to assisting you with your
visual needs.’
General Optometry
At Kijk Optometrists we aim to give you more
than just a vision test.
Eye examinations are not only for people with
poor vision.
It is an important way to find eye problems even
before they show up so do not skip your annual
eye test just because you think you can see.
Children’s Vision
Vision is an important part of a young child’s
ability to learn. We need to ensure our kids
can see, but also that they are comfortable
while reading and learning in the classroom,
even if they can see well. We offer full visual
examinations and visual perceptual skills
analysis where needed and guidance to safe
and managed screen-time. Its never too early
to have your child’s eye care looked after.
Why sport specific glasses?
Well, do you go on a 4×4 track with your
cabriolet? Running in a pair of high heels?
Whether you enjoy running, mountain biking,
fishing, hunting, kayaking, golfing or any other
sports, there are glasses that is designed for
these sports that can improve comfort and
good vision to increase performance.
But what about prescription sport
glasses?
Good news! Good vision improves performance
and a wide range of sport glasses is available in
prescription sunglasses and goggles. If you are
a fisherman and need to juggle your reading
glasses on and off just to see your tackle…chat
to us. Same for cycling and golfing, you want
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to see the score card, the speedometer, your
heart rate, etc. Rene will be happy to assist
you in finding the best glasses to make your
sporting lifestyle even more enjoyable.
Low Vision Optometry
Low vision is the term used to describe
significant visual impairment that can’t be
corrected fully with glasses, contact lenses,
medication or eye surgery. A wide selection
of visual aids is available to assist anyone,
including children, with low vision.
Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are a great addition to glasses,
especially for an active lifestyle. Contact lenses
are also available in multifocals if you wonder
about juggling between near and far vision.
Safety Eyewear
Eye protection and safety glasses generally
serve to protect workers from hazards
exposed to in the work place environment. You
do not have to slide bulky protective goggles
over your glasses; if your work involves any
concrete, dust, metal, chemical splashes,
sport ball or other hazards, think about the
option of customized safety eyewear to protect
your eyes even in the workspace.
Lets talk frames?
Kijk Optometrists have a great frame selection
for all different styles and needs. Whether you
feel conservative or very "out there" Rene and
her team love helping you find the right frame
for your personality.
If its been more than a few years
since your last eye test, or if you’ve
never had one, it’s time to get one
on the calendar now.
Drivers and Skipper licence screenings are
also done at Kijk.
Editorial supplied by Kijk Optometrists