From the Editor

Only 14,6% (SA Statistics) of South Africans wear a visual correction of some sort. The incidence of refractive errors globally is widely considered to be more than fifty percent, which makes South Africa’s number a shocking statistic.

The tendency exists that we only go for an eye examination when something is wrong with our vision. The truth is, that there are ocular diseases that are asymptomatic but can cause permanent damage to our eyes if not diagnosed early. Regular eye examinations are therefore key to the early diagnosis of ocular pathology and visual disorders.

Several factors could contribute to the reason why so few people wear glasses, such as accessibility, affordability, and unemployment, but the one we can do something about is awareness. We have created the Value Your Eyes eBook, to educate our public about the importance of eye care.

chris@realvision.co.za

The Value Your Eyes, eBook, is a bi-monthly publication, that is distributed free of charge to millions of South Africans using digital platforms. Please help us by sharing with your networks.

CHRIS FAUL Editor

Go to www.valueyoureyes.co.za to register and receive your free copy in your mailbox.