Eye care insights & news.
Tips, guides and updates from the Jason Stander Optometrists team in Polokwane.
Sunglasses in South Africa: What Limpopo’s Summer Sun Does to Your Eyes
Dark lenses are not the same as safe lenses. What UV really does to your eyes, why Limpopo’s summer sun raises the stakes, and how to choose a pair that actually protects.
Presbyopia in South Africa: What 2026’s New Eye Drops Mean for the Millions Still Reading at Arm’s Length
A fourth prescription presbyopia eye drop was approved in January. Here is what the four drops do, and why South Africans can't get them yet.
Macular Degeneration and World Sight Day 2026: What South Africans Should Know Before 8 October
World Sight Day falls on 8 October. Here's what 2026's gene therapy and geographic atrophy breakthroughs mean for AMD care in South Africa.
Diabetic Eye Screening in Limpopo: Why 2026's Local Research Points to a Dangerous Gap
A 2026 Limpopo study found over half of diabetic patients had never had a retinal exam. Here's what's changed in diabetic eye screening this year.
Glaucoma, the “Silent Thief of Sight”: Why 2026's Screening Guidance Matters So Much for South Africans
Only 1 in 20 South Africans with glaucoma know they have it. Here's 2026's screening guidance, local risk factors and new treatment options.
Keratoconus and South African Eyes: Why 2026's New Research Means This Condition Needs Earlier Attention
Changing prescriptions, contact lenses that won't sit right, glare at night — why keratoconus needs earlier attention in South Africa.
Screens, Sun, and Dry Eyes: What 2026's New Treatments Mean for Polokwane's Workforce
Gritty, tired eyes by mid-afternoon? Here's why screens are driving a surge in dry eye disease, and what 2026's treatments actually fix.
Myopia in Children: Why Eye Doctors Are Now Treating It Like a Disease
Children's short-sightedness is rising fast. Here's what's changed in 2026 — and how the right lenses can actually slow it down.
Why Contact Lenses Are Perfect for You: South Africa Contact Lenses
Contact lenses offer a blend of convenience, comfort and style. Here's how to know if they might suit your vision needs.
Comprehensive Bendor Eye Health Services: Your Guide to Quality Eye Care
Why having a trusted place for thorough eye exams, stylish eyewear and expert advice all under one roof matters in Polokwane.
Affordable South Africa Contact Lenses: Clear Vision Without Breaking the Bank
Affordable contact lenses are within reach, especially if you know where to look. Here's our guide to budgeting for clear vision.
Back-to-School Eye Exams in Polokwane: What Parents Should Know
Vision problems are one of the most common — and most fixable — causes of poor performance at school. Book before term starts.