Karen Greeff is a qualified optometrist and has been operating her business, Value Vision Optometrists, for the past 14 years. She detailed what an optometrist is by explaining: I am a healthcare professional specialising in eye care and vision health.

Greeff describes her primary role as examining patients' eyes to diagnose vision problems, eye diseases and other conditions related to the eyes. “Through a series of tests and assessments, I determine the prescription for corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses.”

During a typical eye examination, she said she checks for refractive errors like nearsightedness, hyperopia and astigmatism.

Using specialised equipment, I measure how light focuses on the retina and evaluate the overall health of the eyes, Greeff said, adding that she also screens patients for common eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. “Early detection of these conditions is crucial for effective treatment a...