The Vision Lounge: Where Precision Meets Style

Two decades of industry experience, the latest specialised equipment and design-forward, high-end frames are just three of the many qualities that distinguish The Vision Lounge at Zimbali Oasis from the average optometrist. This is optometrist Mariska Marais’ third practice, following the highly successful Windermere Optometrists in Durban, and Optom by the Sea in Umdloti. Having first obtained a BSc in Physiology and Biochemistry at the University of the Free State, Mariska then specialised in eye care by completing a B. Optometry degree at the University of Johannesburg, graduating in 2006.

Mariska loves spending time with clients selecting frames that not only look devastatingly good but also fit comfortably. She takes a hands-on approach throughout the entire process – from testing to selecting a frame, choosing the best lenses, and personally dispensing each and every client’s brand-new pair of specs.

In addition to finding inspiration in complicated cases, such as high prescriptions and hard (RGP) contact lenses, Mariska is also in the process of introducing iridology (the study of the iris) as part of a holistic approach to eye care. Embracing cutting-edge technology, she has also started experimenting with VR goggles for visual field testing and basic visual acuity assessments.

Browsing through the extensive selection of avant-garde specs, including Bvlgari, Tag Heuer, Fendi and Cartier, displayed in stylish, well-lit cabinets is a treat. There is certainly no shortage of statement frames for those who want to stand out from the crowd. “I try to stock beautiful frames that clients won’t find anywhere else,” Mariska says.

However, for clients who have an old favourite pair of specs they don’t want to part with, Mariska offers a refurbishment service, including new lenses to restyle almost any tried-and-true glasses.

When it comes to repair work, Mariska is something of an eyewear “handyman” and has, over the years, collected all the gizmos and gadgets needed to handle even the most challenging spectacle repairs.

With a strong clinical foundation, a flair for distinctive eyewear and a genuinely personal approach, The Vision Lounge offers more than a routine eye test. It is a space where precision meets style, and where every client benefits from Mariska’s experience, attention to detail and passion for exceptional eye care.

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