9 Looking After Your Eyes in an Outdoor Paradise One of the many joys of living on the Gold Coast is the lifestyle. Whether it's an early morning walk along the beach, a round of golf with friends, fishing on the Broadwater, cheering on the grandchildren at weekend sport or simply enjoying a coffee in the sunshine, our days are often spent outdoors. But while most of us remember to slip on sunscreen and wear a hat, protecting our eyes is something that can easily be overlooked. Australia has one of the highest levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world, and long-term exposure can contribute to a range of eye conditions, including cataracts and damage to the surface of the eye. Wearing quality sunglasses that provide adequate UV protection is one of the simplest ways to help safeguard your vision while still enjoying everything our beautiful region has to offer. Regular eye examinations are equally important. Many common eye conditions develop gradually and without obvious symptoms. In fact, changes in vision can occur so slowly that people often don't realise there's a problem until it begins affecting everyday activities such as reading, driving at night or recognising faces from a distance. An eye test does much more than determine whether you need glasses. Eye health professionals can detect early signs of conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, often before you PARIS MIKI OPTICAL Shop 18, 12 Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale Plaza Phone 5580 5010 | www.paris-miki.com.au notice any changes yourself. Early detection can make a significant difference in managing these conditions and preserving vision. Our reliance on screens is another modern challenge. From smartphones and tablets to computers and televisions, many of us spend hours each day focusing on digital devices. If your eyes feel tired, dry or strained, try following the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something around 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It gives your eyes a chance to reset. Good vision plays a vital role in maintaining independence, confidence and quality of life. It allows us to enjoy the simple pleasures that make the Gold Coast such a wonderful place to call home. So, as you head out to enjoy another sunny day, remember to take care of your eyes. After all, life is best experienced when you can see it clearly. Paris Miki Optical has been servicing the Helensvale and surrounding community for eyewear needs since 2005. Store Manager Michael has over 32 year’s experience as a qualified Optical technician and has been working in the area for 25 years. There’s 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. Michael is able to customise lens shapes for rimless and semi rimless frames to suit customers needs. Prescription polarised sunglasses for most sunglass frames are also available. Bulk billed eye testing is available and health fund claiming for most funds can be done on the spot. 50% OFF - Mid Year - SUNGLASSES SALE UP TO excluding Maui Jim, Zeal and Meta range | Instore Stock only
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