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A safe car is nothing without safe vision

5/2/2018

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A car's most important safety feature is you

As technology makes cars increasingly safer, we are raising awareness of the critical role vision plays in safety. Drivers have become very focused on safety, it’s a must-have. Most are concerned about their car’s abilities but don’t think about the major influential factor in crashes: human error. If the person operating a safe car can’t see clearly, then safety features may be inconsequential. 
 
We know that vision is the most important sense for making decisions on the road and that uncorrected vision is a contributor to crash risk.^ Road safety starts with good vision, and that means seeing well at all distances, in all conditions.
  
This lack of awareness around driver safety is concerning for Tamborine Mountain Optometrists. Vision is responsible for around 90% of the information used when driving, even a small change in vision is cause for concern.
 
But how do you know if you might be at risk? Ask yourself if you experience any of the following:
  • Trouble recognising details on road signs or number plates?
  • Difficulty judging the distance of oncoming vehicles, particularly at night?
  • Trouble seeing clearly in changing light conditions, e.g. from day to dusk, dusk to night?
  • Visual sensitivity to oncoming headlights?
  • Need to move your head to see in side mirrors or read your dashboard clearly?
  • Reluctance to drive at night or in unfamiliar environments?
  • Uncertainty and lack of confidence behind the wheel?

Driving and modern-day living go hand in hand. Australians are spending more time in their cars commuting and traffic is ever-increasing. Poor vision is a contributor to road accidents and yet it’s a risk every driver can easily reduce by following the ‘Check Your Vision’ Golden Rule*:
  • Get your vision checked regularly by an optometrist
  • Protect your eyes from glare
  • Wear your glasses when behind the wheel
A 360° eye consultation with Tamborine Mountain Optometrists includes a holistic and extensive eye examination plus advice on health, diet and lifestyle. Optometrists have more options and technologies than ever before to help you stay safe on the road including: Vision correction, progressive lenses, anti-reflective coating and polarised sunglasses.
 
^Dr. Tj Van Der Berg, 2005, Relevance of glare sensitivity and impairment of visual function among European drivers, European Commission. World Health Organisation raining Manual 2006: Road Traffic Injury Prevention.
*Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), 2017
4 Comments
Billy Eaton link
5/31/2018 06:06:07 am

Yup, you are so true. Because it does not matter how smoothly your vehicle is performing, if you have the visibility issues, then the driving can never be safe and trouble-free. If there is a defect in your eye side, then you can't see the obstacles properly, and can't measure the distance required for safe driving. By consulting an eye specialist, you can get rid of the problem. But if the trouble is from the vehicle's side, then you have to consult a proficient car technician in order to resolve the complication on the dot. Thanks for sharing such a valuable enlightenment.

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Nicole Carr
6/5/2018 06:04:19 pm

Thanks Billy! We will be sure to also mention to our patients that now they have had their eyes checked, they also need to maintain their car.

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Phil Andy link
11/21/2018 03:18:45 am

Rightly said!! Visibility issues can create troubles even in your smooth driving. I was facing the same problem with my eyesight and I told the doctor I needed to see road signs and improve night driving. I had one eye cataract done in January 2018, and I am very satisfied with the results. So, I suggest everyone to go to their <a href="https://visionassociates.net">Eye Doctor</a> to resolve the issue if they are facing any. Thanks!!

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Nicky Carr
11/21/2018 03:34:31 pm

Thanks Phil Andy! I'm so glad to hear you are happy with your vision after removing your cataract. Cataracts happen gradually over a lifetime, so often people don't notice the deterioration in their vision until they get the cataract removed and see how clearly life can be!

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