Category Archives: Gateway

Important notice from Johnson & Johnson

Dear Acuvue Contact Lens wearer We received the notification below from Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. According to the letter, Johnson &Johnson will no longer be supplying any Acuvue contact lenses to South Africa – this means that from the end of February we will no longer be able to order any of the Acuvue® Moist, Acuvue® […]

WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK: 10-16 March 2013

Theme: The world is a wonder to see every day so don’t let glaucoma get in the way What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause progressive damage of the optic nerve. If left untreated, most types of glaucoma progress (without warning or obvious symptoms to the patient) towards gradually worsening […]

Sports & Vision

In most sports, you’ll never achieve your true potential if your eyes aren’t up to it. Peak athletic performance is not only due to extensive physical training and conditioning. Current research has shown that there is also a strong correlation between peak performance and excellent visual skills, making an athlete’s eyesight one of the most […]

Ultraviolet Radiation & Your Eyes

Most people understand the link between ultraviolet (UV) radiation and skin cancer. Many are, however, less aware of the connection between UV radiation and eye damage. With increased levels of UV radiation reaching the Earth’s surface, largely due to the ozone layer depletion, it is important to take the necessary precautions to protect your eyes. […]

Sports & Vision

In most sports, you’ll never achieve your true potential if your eyes aren’t up to it. Peak athletic performance is not only due to extensive physical training and conditioning. Current research has shown that there is also a strong correlation between peak performance and excellent visual skills, making an athlete’s eyesight one of the most […]

Bausch+Lomb: See Better Live Better

An eye-opening stat: almost 70 percent of people from around the world would rather give up 10 years of their life, or even sacrifice one of their limbs, than lose their eyesight. Yet less than one third of those polled take the basic steps necessary to preserve eye sight, according to the “Barometer of Global […]

Well done to our competition winners!

Tommy Hilfiger sunglasses: Laura Sher Tyron Maher Mr J Jaggard Roy Sharp Dennis Noel Charmaine Webster Kim Riley Brian Kin Shalen Misser Jayen Kistensami Alex Petticrew Robert Pengelly   J&J Product Hampers – Ramona Pillay; Yashika Ramkisson and Nolan Boucher

World Retina Week (19th to 25th September)

Classic Eyes Gateway & Classic Eyes Pavilion will be offering free retinal photography during World Retina Week (19th to 25th September). Retinal photography assists in the early detection and diagnosis of retinal diseases. Retina South Africa is launching their “A cure in Sight” campaign. This campaign publicizes the tremendous advances that are being made in […]