Are Your Eyes Road Ready?
May 4, 2021
Blinded by the night? At Somerville & Merrin we know that road safety starts with good vision, and that means seeing well at all distances, in all conditions – particularly at night.
While reduced visibility at night poses additional risk to all drivers, Australians with uncorrected vision are at an even greater risk due to an impaired ability to detect and respond to potential dangers.
Did you know?
- 1 in 5 drivers can’t see the road clearly due to uncorrected poor vision
- 22% of Australians squint to see better while driving at night
- From about the age of 40, night vision typically deteriorates
Have you experienced…
- Visual sensitivity to oncoming headlights?
- Haloes or flaring around headlights, street or traffic lights?
- Squinting to see better at night?
- Difficulty judging the distance of oncoming vehicles?
- Trouble reading road signs and number plates?
- Difficulty seeing lane markings?
- Difficulty seeing in changing light conditions (dusk to night)?
- Needing to drive slowly or reluctant to drive at night?
If you answered yes, it’s time to book in for an an eye test.
We can help you stay safe on the road by checking your vision and eye health as part of a comprehensive eye exam.
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