The RFPA Corporate Benefits page, offering discounts to RFPA Members Australia-wide, is now available through the URL below.
Maintaining perfect eyesight is such an important part of being able to work well and live your life to the full, but did you know that a fully comprehensive eye examination is an important health check too?
That’s why we have teamed up with Specsavers Optometrists to give you & your family members access to the below discount throughout the year!
To view & redeem the offer, please register at the link below for a voucher to present in store. Offer details and full terms can be located on the voucher itself:
PLEASE NOTE : ONLY RFPA Members and their immediate family members are eligible for this exclusive offer, and you must enter your RFPA Membership ID number on the Specsavers Voucher, NOT your former Registered Number. If you enter your Registered Number rather than your RFPA Member ID, you will not be eligible for the discount. Your RFPA Member ID is on your RFPA Membership card or can be found on your RFPA Gazette Mailing Label.
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Specsavers are shining a light on digital eye strain in time for World Day for Safety and Health At Work this year.
Did you know that 90% of Australian office workers experience at least one symptom of digital eye strain*?
Looking at a computer monitor for a long time can strain your eyes or can make any other problems you are having with your eyes seem more noticeable.
Eye Strain symptoms include:Eye discomfortHeadachesSore, tired, burning or itchy feeling in the eye areaDifficulty focusingWatery eyesDry eyesBlurred or double visionIncreased sensitivity to lightThe good news is that although eye strain can cause discomfort, it usually isn’t serious and goes away once you rest your eyes. You may not be able to change the amount of time you’re in front of a computer at work, or the factors that can cause eye strain, but you can take steps to reduce it.
Specsavers’ top tips to prevent and reduce digital eye strain:Blink! Humans normally blink about 15-20 times a minute. Make a conscious effort to blink as often as possible. This keeps the surface of your eyes from drying out. You might even want to put a sticky note on your computer screen reminding you to blink often!Drink lots of water. Your eyes also dry out when you’re dehydrated so it’s important to keep up your fluid intake when sitting in front of a screen all day.Follow the “20-20-20” Rule. Take regular breaks to give your eyes a rest: every 20 minutes shift your eyes to look at an object at least 20 feet away, for at least 20 seconds. The easiest way to do this is to look out your window at something outside.Adjust brightness and contrast. If your screen glows brighter than your surroundings, your eyes have to work harder to see. Adjust your screen brightness to match the level of light around you. Also, try adjusting the font size and contrast so that it is comfortable to read.Reduce the glare. The screens on today’s digital devices often have a lot of glare. Try using a matte screen filter to cut glare or simply cover your windows to avoid outside light shining on your screen. Glasses-wearers can also try anti-reflective glasses to help with this.Adjust your position at the computer. When using a computer, you should be sitting about at arm’s length from the screen.Consult an optometrist. Book a bulk-billed comprehensive eye test at your local Specsavers today.
Blue light
Our optometrists often get asked whether blue light-blocking lenses can help to reduce eye strain. There is no scientific evidence to support claims that blue light-blocking lenses can alleviate the symptoms of eye fatigue or visual discomfort, improve sleep quality or conserve macula health.
The dose of blue light emitted from digital devices is small in comparison to what you get from simply spending time outside on an overcast day. This means the impact blue light-blocking lenses when using a computer, watching TV or using a phone under normal lighting inside is minimal.
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*YouGov Galaxy, Digital Eye Strain Study prepared for Specsavers, January 2020. The study was conducted online among a representative sample of 1,118 Australians aged 18 years and older who work in an office or other environment involving considerable screen time.