As the clocks roll back and the air takes on a crisp edge, autumn brings its own unique challenges – and opportunities – for eye health. It’s the perfect time to ensure you’re seeing and feeling your best. In this newsletter, learn essential tips for navigating darker evenings behind the wheel, discover why UV protection remains vital even as temperatures drop, and get handy advice on maximising your health fund optical benefits.
| As daylight savings end and days grow shorter, more of us are driving in darkened conditions. This makes good eyesight especially crucial for safely navigating roads and responding to your surroundings.1 Here are three simple steps to reduce your crash risk when driving this autumn: |
| Regular eye exams help monitor any changes in your vision and eye health, such as cataracts or glaucoma, which can affect your driving. |
| Anti-reflective coatings can reduce glare from headlights, improving vision clarity in low-light conditions. |
| Wearing your corrective eyewear improves depth perception and clarity, helping you make safer decisions while driving. |
With autumn in full swing, it’s important to remember that sun protection is essential whenever the UV Index is 3 or above. While we often associate warm weather with UV exposure, harmful UV radiation can still affect your eyes on cool or cloudy days. To protect yourself from these harsh rays, make sure you’re practising the five SunSmart measures this autumn: slip on sun-protective clothing, slop on SPF 50+ sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade, and slide on sunglasses.2 Incorporating these steps into your daily routine can help protect against UV-induced eye damage.
| Most private health funds reset their benefits on a calendar year, but some operate on a financial year cycle. With the end of the financial year fast approaching, we’d like to remind those whose health funds reset on June 30 to visit Canterbury Eyecare and make the most of your optical extras before they expire. Not sure how to use your extras? Here are some ideas: Don’t miss out on claiming your benefits – book your appointment on 9888 6377 today! |
1. transport.vic.gov.au/registration-and-licensing/licences/medical-conditions-and-reviews/medical-conditions/vision-and-driving 2. www.cancercouncil.com.au/news/why-you-need-sun-protection-all-year-round/
