Clear Vision, Gold Performance:
Celebrating Lara van Niekerk’s Success

What an incredible achievement for Lara van Niekerk, who has once again claimed gold in the Women’s 50m Breaststroke with an outstanding time of 30.43 at Tollcross Swimming Centre!

At Nagle & Associates Optometrists, we’re incredibly proud to support Lara on her journey and to play a small part in helping her see clearly, both in and out of the pool.

What are Ortho-K lenses?

For athletes and active individuals, being able to see clearly without relying on spectacles or daytime contact lenses can be a real advantage.

Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses are specially designed contact lenses that are worn overnight while you sleep. They gently and temporarily reshape the front surface of the eye, allowing many people to experience clear vision throughout the following day without needing to wear spectacles or contact lenses.
The process is personalised to each person’s eyes. At Nagle & Associates, we use detailed eye measurements and specialised fitting techniques to determine whether Ortho-K could be suitable for you.

Wake up. See clearly. Get on with your day.
One of the biggest benefits of Ortho-K is the freedom it can provide during the day.
For swimmers like Lara, that can be particularly appealing. There are no spectacles to worry about in the pool and no daytime contact lenses to manage. Instead, the lenses are worn overnight and removed in the morning, leaving you ready to start the day with clear vision.
Of course, Ortho-K isn’t suitable for everyone, and results can vary from person to person. A comprehensive eye examination and professional assessment are essential before starting treatment.

Supporting Lara every step of the way
Lara’s success is the result of tremendous dedication, discipline and countless hours of training. Seeing her achieve back-to-back Commonwealth Games titles is something truly special.
Congratulations, Lara! We’re so proud to be part of your journey and can’t wait to see what comes next.