Eye Health Facts
Tell me about one day contacts
Daily disposable contact lenses (CLs) have made things much more convenient for people who want contact lenses part-time. This suits people who wear glasses most of the time, but like an occasional change, or for people wanting to wear contact lenses for specific purposes - like going out, sports, holidays or special occasions.
Daily disposable CLs now come in a wide range of prescription powers, and in a variety of colours. They also come into their own for people with dry eyes, tear film problems and allergy - because each day is a fresh new lens.
Depending on the condition of your eyes, you may be eligible for Medicare funding for the fitting of contact lenses - be sure to ask.
Eye Health Facts
What is welding flash?
The bright light generated by some welding equipment is very high in UV content. And, just as too much UV outdoors can cause sunburn, so the UV light from welders can cause sunburn-like damage to the clear skin layer covering the front of the eye. Sometimes straight away but often a few hours after the welding flash, the damaged cells die and fall off, exposing the very sensitive, nerve-rich layers below. The pain and discomfort is such that most people make sure they never get welding flash a second time.
A similar effect can happen by spending a bright sunny day at the snow without sunglasses.