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She Means Business - Mariska Marais

The Vision Lounge

by The Ballito Writer · August 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Vision into Reality

Guiding patients to that moment of clarity. Every person sees the world differently, and I find it fascinating that by carefully combining different lenses in front of their eyes, we can unlock the prescription that brings their vision into sharp focus. Seeing someone's face light up when they experience clear vision again is so satisfying. 

The Eye Diet & Care

Poor sleep can cause dry eyes, twitching, blurred vision and dehydration reduces tear production, leading to irritation, redness and discomfort. A balanced diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, leafy greens, colourful vegetables and antioxidants helps protect the retina, supports healthy vision and may reduce the risk of age-related eye diseases. Don’t test your eyes because it’s been two years. Test them because your eyes, your health, or your stage of life make it worthwhile.

Myth vs Fact

“Wearing glasses makes your eyes weaker.” Glasses don’t change the strength of your eyes or make them dependent on lenses. What people often notice is that after experiencing sharp vision, going without glasses feels blurrier than before, but that’s because you’ve become used to seeing properly, not because your eyes have deteriorated.

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