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Safety Eyewear Express July 2012
TOO many people are
neglecting the health of
their eyes and the warning
is that irreversible vision
problems can result.
A recent survey revealed
that almost half of all Aus-
tralians between the ages
of 18 and 44 have not had
their vision checked in the
past two years.
Certified optical dispenser
with Safety Eyewear Ex-
press, Michelle Bentley,
said there could be serious
implications.
‘‘Too many people forget
about how important eye
health is - until a problem
comes up,’’ Ms Bentley
said.
‘‘By then the damage may
be done.
‘‘Early detection is abso-
lutely vital and that means
regular check-ups.’’
Macular degeneration is
the leading cause of blind-
ness in Australia with one
in seven Australians over
50 affected by the disease.
‘‘Macular degeneration
affects the central part of
the retina and results in
chronic distortion of vi-
sion.
‘‘In some cases there can
even be bleeding and a
rapid loss of sight.’’
Most people will know
of someone who has had
cataracts.
The warning here too is
that, if left untreated,
cataracts can cause blind-
ness.
‘‘The reality is that cata-
racts are fairly common
and are usually found in
older people.
“But there have been
cases of babies being born
with cataracts.
A cataract is a clouding
that develops in the lens of
the eye.
‘‘Cataracts pro-
gress slowly and
bring with them
gradual vision
loss.’’
Ms Bentley said
that there were a
number of steps
that could be taken
to protect the eyes
and guard against
vision loss.
‘‘But few things
are more impor-
tant than regular
check-ups.’’
There are ways and means
to keep our eyes healthy.
For more on cataract
surgery see inside.
And for some easy to
follow healthy eye tips,
check out the article
from SEEgull Sam.
Keep check on eye health
Sharing the vision RETAILERS are keen to
cash in on the resources
boom in Australia...and
that’s not necessarily a bad
thing.
A few years back the only
place to purchase HI VIS
safety gear was from a
specialty shop.
Today you can find at least
some safety gear in most
clothing shops.
It’s become very competi-
tive.
The other day I saw steel-
capped boots advertised by
a supermarket!
There’s no doubt that all
this is being driven by de-
mand and there’s also no
doubt that the competition
we’re seeing is driving
prices down.
And that has to be a good
thing for the consumer.
But it’s one thing to buy
boots, shirts, pants and
jackets from major retail
outlets.
It’s another thing alto-
gether when it comes to
prescription safety glasses.
That’s where you need
expert advice and assis-
tance.
While it’s possible to buy
prescription safety glasses
online from other coun-
tries, it’s not a very smart
move.
For a start, there’s a matter
of standards.
Prescription safety glasses
have to meet a set standard
to comply with work safety
regulations.
If they don’t meet that
standard both the wearer
and his or her employer
could find themselves in
hot water if there’s a work-
place incident.
It makes good sense to deal
with a reputable company
and a company that em-
ploys qualified staff.
Safety Eyewear Express is
a company that ticks all the
boxes...and we back all
that with unbeatable prices.
TOO many people are ne-
glecting the health of their
eyes.
They wait until they ex-
perience problems before
they get checked.
Those problems can in-
clude eyestrain and head-
aches.
The recommendation is
that people should have
their eyes tested every two
years.
When it comes to the pro-
vision of prescription
safety glasses, any script
more than two years old is
unacceptable.
Research, however,
has revealed that almost
half of Australians aged
between 18 and 44 have
not had their vision
checked in the past 24
months.
Eyesight should be guarded
and the eyes protected.
Alongside those regular
checks, it’s a good idea to
know family history.
Combine the past with the
present...eat fresh fruit and
vegies and wear sunglasses.
Remember, you only get one
set of eyes.
It’s worth bearing in mind
too that more than one
million Australians aged
over 50 have some evi-
dence of macular degen-
eration— the leading
cause of blindness in Aus-
tralia.
It results in failing eye-
sight and the late onset of
blindness.
Care, common sense and
regular checks are recom-
mended.
ANY QUESTIONS? If there is something you
would like to know about
prescription safety,
contact Michelle for
accurate, common
sense advice and
information.
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Hunter first for eye surgery
CATARACT surgery pa-
tients at a Hunter private
hospital will be among the
first in Australia to benefit
from a new, state of the art,
surgery guidance device to
ensure more accurate posi-
tioning of lenses.
Hunter Valley Private Hos-
pital (HVPH) is the first
hospital in NSW and the
second in the southern
hemisphere to use the
$65,000 German made SMI
Surgical Guidance Solution,
which only came on to the
market globally last year.
The machine takes a photo
of the eye which is taken on
a USB device into theatre.
This image is then trans-
ferred to theatre with real
time eye tracking ensuring
extremely accurate align-
ment of a lens.
Consultant surgeon Dr
David Manning said the
machine takes the guess
work out of a critical part
of a cataract operation,
which until now has
been done by manual
marking of the eye.
After anaesthetic and once a
patient lies down the eye can
rotate, causing misalignment
of the lens.
He said the device improves
the accuracy and the stabil-
ity of vision outcomes for
patients.
“This device is particularly
beneficial for people requir-
ing toric lenses to correct for
astigmatism and for multifo-
cal lenses,” he said.
Dr Manning said everyone
eventually gets cataracts and
they are the leading cause
of vision loss among peo-
ple aged 55 and over.
Cataract surgery is the
most performed proce-
dure in the world.
According to the World
Health Organisation more
than 20 million cataract
operations are performed
globally every year, with
200,000 of those carried
out in Australia and New
Zealand.
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Fun, facts and the fantastic
The quality of computer passwords can vary greatly – but some are just bad!
Getting hacked is as easy as “123456″ when you are using one of the worst passwords possible.
Here’s a list of some of the most commonly used passwords…with a suggestion
they should be avoided.
1. password
2. 123456
3. 12345678
4. qwerty
5. abc123
6. Monkey
7. 1234567
8. Letmein
9. trustno1
10. dragon
11. baseball
12. 111111
13. Iloveyou
15. sunshine
16. Ashley
17. bailey
18. passw0rd
19. shadow
20. 123123
22. superman
23. gazwsx
24. Michael
25. football
See, saw
seen…
sure???? At first glance,
your brain will
interpret this
picture in a
certain way.
But take a second
look.
Is what you saw
first the full
picture or only
part of it?
Interesting!!!
Hacking cracking backing slacking
The human eye can detect 10 million colour hues but cannot see ultraviolet
or infrared light. Insects can see the ultraviolet light.
About 80 % of what we perceive comes through the eyes. Our memories
are made 80 % by images. The eye comes with information about the
depth, distance, shape, colour and movement of the objects.
Before you start any potentially dangerous job,
think about protecting your eyesight.
Ensure you wear proper safety glasses because
you only get one set of eyes.
Select glasses that fit well and offer the correct
level of protection.
Always seek professional advice when it comes
to prescription safety glasses.
Forget fashion—safety glasses are all about
protection, not just looking good on the worksite.
Ensure you wear your safety glasses every time,
not just when the boss is watching.
Sight sense with SEEgull Sam
Following are SEEgull Sam’s Top 10 tips to help avoid macular degeneration, cataracts,
blurry “computer” vision and more.
1. Eat greens. Ingesting lots of leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale can help avoid
macular degeneration.
2. Take vitamins. There are supplements made specifically for eye health. Be sure that
they include these: Vitamins A, C, E and B2 and the minerals zinc and selenium.
3. Keep your eyes hydrated. A simple saline solution can help to lubricate and soothe
eyes. (Be sure to check with your doctor if you experience stinging or burning in your
eyes, or a sandy or gritty feeling, or you don’t produce tears when you cry. These symp-
toms could indicate “dry eye,” a condition that needs medical attention).
4. Eat apricots and blueberries. Blueberries are associated with reduction of eye fatigue
and apricots are rich in beta carotene and lycopene, both of which promote good vision.
5. Get plenty of Omega 3 fish oil. It helps clear eyesight and eye health. (Heart-healthy
diets in general tend to be good for the eyes as well).
6. Pamper your eyes. Try placing two slices of soothing cucumber over closed eyes for 15
minutes. It cools and refreshes the eyes.
7. Drink tea. It’s thought that drinking tea might help to deter cataracts.
8. Try Bilberry. This herbal remedy, according to some herbalists, can help to improve
night vision.
9. Wear UV filtering sunglasses. Harmful UVA and UVB rays can contribute to cata-
racts.
10. Give them a break. If you work at a computer, remember the 20/20/20 rule. Take a
break every 20 minutes. For 20 seconds, look at something 20 feet away or farther. This
allows your eyes to refocus and relax and prevents the blurry vision that can occur by star-
ing at a computer screen for too long. (Always check with your health professional before starting any new remedies).
A focus on healthy eyes
Refractive
error Refractive error occurs
when light that passes
through the front of the
eye fails to focus precisely
on the retina.
It causes long or short
sightedness and difficulties
changing focus. Perfect
focussing is unusual and
most people are slightly
long sighted.
Refractive errors typically
develop during childhood,
when the eyes are still de-
veloping.
How common is refractive
error?
Refractive error accounts for
half of all visual impairment
in Australia. Between
200,000 and 300,000 Aus-
tralians have visual impair-
ment as a result of under-
corrected refractive error.
The most common forms of
refractive error are:
> ‘Hypermetropia’ or long
sightedness, occurs when
light focuses behind the ret-
ina causing blurred close
and distance vision.
> ‘Myopia’ or short sighted-
ness, occurs when light fo-
cuses in front of the retina,
causing blurred long dis-
tance vision.
> ‘Astigmatism’ occurs
when the curvature of the
cornea or lens is non-
uniform, causing uneven
focus of light rays which
results in blurred or dis-
torted vision.
> ‘Presbyopia’ occurs with
age when the eyes’ natural
lenses lose some flexibility
and are less able to change
focus easily, making close
work more difficult. It is
more common in people
aged 40 years or more.
What are the causes?
The exact causes of refrac-
tive error are still being
studied.
Evidence suggests that
there may be a genetic link.
What treatment is avail-
able?
Visual impairment from
refractive error can be
treated with correctly pre-
scribed glasses or contact
lenses. Laser treatment is
also used to correct refrac-
tive error.
What research is being
conducted?
Associate Professor Paul
Baird heads the Centre’s
Ocular Genetics Unit. As-
sociate Professor Baird is a
molecular geneticist and is
a leading expert in visual
science genetics.
The Ocular Genetics Unit
is conducting a number of
research programs to iden-
tify the genes thought to be
responsible for common
eye diseases. Researchers
recently completed the
world’s largest study of
myopia, using twins.
More information about
our refractive error
research can be found
online at www.cera.org.au
or by telephoning 03 9929
8360.
Eye research needs your
support
Donations can be made to
the Eye Research Australia
Foundation .
LOOK after your safety glasses and they will continue to look after you.
CLEANING: Wash in cold or luke warm water and use a dab of dishwashing liquid.
Dry with a soft tissue or cleaning cloth supplied by S.E.E.. Alternatively splash glasses
with some water from a bottle or tap. Shake them dry. Do not wipe them dry on a dirty
rag or work shirt. Scratches are permanent. Never use lens wipes unless they are certi-
fied by S.E.E. as they often contain harmful solvents which damage lenses.
PROTECTION: Always store your prescription safety glasses in the safety glasses case
provided by S.E.E. And if your job requires you to be constantly taking your glasses off
and putting them back on again, consider using a spec cord. Also provided by S.E.E.
LIFESPAN: Safety glasses are there to protect and that means that, sometimes, they
can come in for some rough treatment, very little of it deliberate. If you do all the right
things when it comes to cleaning and protecting your prescription safety glasses they
should last on average between 12 and 18 months. However, when glasses are inad-
vertently left on a motor vehicle dashboard or on a car seat in the punishing rays of the
sun damage to frames and lenses can result. Manufacturers recommend your prescrip-
tion safety glasses be replaced annually.
Jest a moment…
Jimmy the old snake went to see his optometrist.
"Doc, I need something for my eyes," explained Jimmy. "I can't see well
these days." The optometrist fixed Jimmy up with a hip pair of horn-rimmed
glasses and told him to come back in a couple of weeks for a follow-up
visit."
"I'm very depressed, doc," Jimmy complained.
"What's the problem?" asked the optometrist. "Didn't the glasses help you?"
"The glasses are fine," Jimmy wailed. "But I just discovered I've been living
with a water hose the past two years!
What did the optometrist call his best sale ever?
The answer is…His ideal eye deal!
The teenager lost a contact lens while playing basketball in his driveway. After
a fruitless search, he went inside and told his mother the lens was nowhere to
be found.
Undaunted, she went outside and in a few minutes, returned with the lens in
her hand.
"How did you manage to find it, Mum?" the teenager asked.
"We weren't looking for the same thing," she replied. "You were looking for a
small piece of plastic. I was looking for $150."
If you're cross-eyed and have dyslexia, can you read all right?
Care and protection of your prescription safety glasses
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has the range, product knowledge and expertise to ensure that the right choice
is made, first time.
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And our customer base is growing. Already well-established in the Hunter
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But no matter where Safety Eyewear Express sells our guarantee of best price,
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