17 As we welcome a brand-new year, many of us feel that familiar urge to reset, refresh and refocus. It’s also the time when most private health funds roll over, quietly topping up those valuable extras we often forget to use—especially when it comes to eye health. For many Australians, optical benefits sit untouched until the end-of-year scramble. But with a fresh allotment now available, January is the ideal moment to prioritise your vision and make the most of what your health fund offers. Regular eye examinations do far more than update your glasses prescription; they can detect early signs of glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts and even underlying health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure. In other words, visiting your optometrist is one of the simplest ways to safeguard your wellbeing. And let’s not forget the fun part—new glasses. Whether you prefer timeless classics, lightweight frames, bold colours or something modern and minimal, today’s eyewear offers more comfort and style than ever before. If you’ve been putting off updating scratched lenses, stretched frames or ageing prescriptions, your refreshed extras provide the perfect incentive. Many health funds cover a significant portion of prescription lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses and even contact lenses, depending on your level of cover. Using your benefits early in the year also means you’ll have time to return for adjustments or explore a second pair if your fund Start 2026 with eyes wide open, and make the most of the benefits already waiting for you allows it. Paris Miki Optical’s Store Manager Michael has over 32 year’s experience as a qualified Optical technician and has been working in the area for over 24 years. There is an onsite workshop for quicker spectacle making, so you don’t have to be without your own frames for weeks if we are using your own frame for new lenses; repairs can be done onsite and same day service is available on in store stock lenses. So as you map out your goals for the year ahead—more travel, better health, new hobbies—be sure to add “book an eye test” to the list. It’s a small task with a big payoff: clearer vision, improved comfort, and peace of mind. see advert back cover Common Words 128 + YARD SIDE + = 4 LETTERS + PASS _ _ _ _ + FOX STEEL + = 4 LETTERS + MATTER _ _ _ _ HOLY + SMOKED + = 8 LETTERS + FILLETS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ + 4 LETTERS 4 LETTERS + 8 LETTERS + = _ _ _ _ 4 LETTERS Find the word held in common by the three words. Then using the three words find a word that is common to them. Answer Next issue Answer to 127 - DEAD, STORM, HUMAN = BRAIN Word Puzzle 128 Find a four letter word that will fit in all of these to complete another word. Answer next issue. Answer to Word Puzzle 127 TIME A __ __ __ __ CO__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __LE PUN__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __RY TAN__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __RIFY MA__ __ __ __A p o i t u l o n l WordWheel The goal of a word wheel puzzle is to create as many words possible with the letters in the word wheel. You can only use each letter once and every word must have the letter in the centre of the wheel. Answers P 21 1. Exit and Entrance If you throw me from the window, I will leave a grieving wife. Bring me back, but in the door, and You’ll see someone giving life! What am I? 2. Only a Head I am only a head, I have nothing within, I have no mouth, But speak through my skin. What am I? What am I? Answers P 21
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