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FOR those with or without glasses, Fairbanks Eye Gallery<\/a> optometrist, Peter Fairbanks<\/a> has said wearing a facemask<\/a> may challenge their vision.<\/p>\n

\u201cDepending on a person\u2019s facial anatomy, and the design and thickness of their mask, some masks ride up the nose and block eyesight down towards the feet,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost of us that aren\u2019t frail don\u2019t need to look at our feet when we\u2019re walking, however, we\u2019re still relying on our peripheral eyesight. If the mask is blocking that, there\u2019s a risk of us tripping and injuring ourselves, particularly with bluestone gutters in Ballarat.<\/p>\n

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Peter Fairbanks. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe need to be very mindful of the fact a mask might be reducing our eyesight when we\u2019re looking downward, whether we\u2019re wearing glasses or not.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Fairbanks also emphasised the greater potential for car accidents, due to glasses sitting in the wrong position on faces.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor people who wear multifocals, in a lot of cases, their glasses sit over the mask. If they ride up, their eyesight becomes blurred and they start fidgeting, they could have an accident.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey might consider getting distance glasses for driving so if the frame rides high, at least they can still see clearly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

While exhaling into a mask, glasses worn simultaneously tend to fog, and eyes can become drier than usual as airflow comes upwards and across the eyes. Multifocal contact lenses may be one solution.<\/p>\n

\u201cGlasses wearers can go to their optometrist or optical outlet. Those professionals can adjust their glasses to have nose pads angled a bit more towards their face, so the frame sits out further and allows for better airflow.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of us may already be susceptible to dry eyes, and with a mask on, that may exacerbate that,\u201d Mr Fairbanks said.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of us are spending more time on computers where we\u2019re blinking less frequently. If we have a mask on in our work environment and we\u2019re on a screen, there\u2019s a greater possibility of dryness.\u201d<\/p>\n

For those experiencing red, sore or strained eyes, they should ensure they\u2019re not working too close to a heater, and consider seeing their eyecare practitioner, to explore lubricating drops to relieve discomfort.<\/p>\n

During the challenging COVID period, Mr Fairbanks said anxiety, at times, may also weaken vision.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople need to be mindful of that, manage their stress and look at ways to relieve it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FOR those with or without glasses, Fairbanks Eye Gallery optometrist, Peter Fairbanks has said wearing a facemask may challenge their vision. \u201cDepending on a person\u2019s facial anatomy, and the design and thickness of their mask, some masks ride up the nose and block eyesight down towards the feet,\u201d he said. \u201cMost of us that aren\u2019t […]<\/p>\n

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