Eye examinations and optometry services in Roodepoort
At Paul Moldovanos Optometrist we understand that each patient has unique needs. We offer custom solutions for the whole family, from spectacle lenses for your working distance and contact lenses for your lifestyle, to slowing your child's myopia and restoring vision in cases like keratoconus and corneal grafts.
Our services
Everything starts with a careful eye examination. From there, we tailor spectacles, contact lenses or advanced treatment to your eyes.
Eye examinations
A full check of your vision and the health of your eyes, for children and adults, using modern diagnostic equipment.
Spectacles and varifocals
Single vision, varifocal and office lenses, with coatings and tints to suit your work and hobbies. Spectacles and varifocals.
Contact lenses
Soft, toric, multifocal and rigid lenses, fitted to the shape of your eye and your routine. Contact lens fittings.
Scleral lenses
Custom-designed lenses for keratoconus, irregular corneas, corneal grafts and severe dry eye. Scleral lenses.
Myopia control
Assessment and treatment to help slow the progression of short-sightedness in children. Myopia control.
Ortho-K
Lenses worn overnight that gently reshape the cornea, for clear vision during the day without lenses. Ortho-K.
More than a test for new glasses
An eye examination checks how well you see and how healthy your eyes are. It is the starting point for spectacles, contact lenses and every advanced treatment we offer.
- Your vision and prescriptionWe measure your prescription accurately, using digital refraction.
- The health of your eyesWe examine the front and back of the eye with slit-lamp biomicroscopy and fundus photography.
- Advanced imaging when neededCorneal topography and OCT imaging help us look in more detail when your eyes need it.
Who should book
- Adults
Most adults should have an eye examination every two years.
- Children
Children's eyes change as they grow. Regular checks help us spot myopia early.
- Sooner
Come in sooner if you notice a change in your vision, or have diabetes or a family history of eye disease.
- Equipment
See the equipment behind every examination.
The right lens for how you see
Single vision lenses
The most prescribed lenses for people up to about 40. They can have a Transitions™ tint or be left clear, and at our practice they always come with a hard coat for scratch resistance.
Varifocals
Usually prescribed from about 40, when focusing up close becomes harder. They have three zones: far (driving and TV), middle (computer and workbench) and near (reading).
Office lenses
A hybrid between single vision readers and varifocals, clear from reading distance to about 2 metres. Not for driving, but with far less side distortion than varifocals and ideal for larger screens.
Coatings and tints
Hard coats for scratch protection, anti-reflection coatings for screens and headlights, a blue blocker for screen light, and sport-specific sunglass tints.
Golf, fishing and water sports, mountain and road cycling, and shooting all have their own dedicated sunglass tints. Read more about spectacles and varifocals.
Soft, rigid and scleral contact lenses
The most popular type of contact lens, worn full-time or for sport and social occasions. Available for short- and long-sightedness and as multifocals, in monthly or daily replacements. We help you choose.
Usually for eyes where soft lenses do not work. On an unevenly shaped cornea, they hold a tear layer that smooths out the surface and restores vision. They can be less comfortable, especially with dry eye.
Where rigid lenses are uncomfortable or dislodge, scleral lenses rest on the white of the eye and vault over the cornea. How scleral lenses work.
See contact lens fittings for how a fitting works, step by step.
Good vision on a budget
Our Right to Sight packages are aimed at the budget-conscious and patients without medical aid. Each package includes an eye examination, lenses with a hard coat, a frame from a selection and the fitting fee.
Prices can change for higher prescriptions, but most prescriptions fall within the package prices. Ask us for the current prices.
Ask for package pricesQuestions about our services
How often should I have an eye examination?
Most adults should have an eye examination every two years. Children, people with diabetes or a family history of eye disease, and anyone who notices a change in their vision should come in sooner.
Do you have options if I don't have medical aid?
Yes. Our Right to Sight packages include an eye examination, lenses with a hard coat, a frame from a selection and the fitting fee. Ask us for the current prices.
Which spectacle lens is right for me?
It depends on your age, your prescription and how you use your eyes. Single vision lenses suit most people up to about 40, varifocals help when close focusing becomes harder, and office lenses work well for screen-heavy days. We will advise you at your examination.
Can I come in for advice before booking?
Yes. Contact us by WhatsApp, phone or email, or pop into the practice for a free, no-obligation chat with one of our eye-care professionals.
Book your eye examination
Send us a WhatsApp and we will find a time that suits you at our Roodepoort practice.
Landline & WhatsApp: 011 472 7430 · info@paulmoldovanos.co.za · 313 Ontdekkers Road, Roodepoort