Daylight savings will end this Sunday 2nd April 2023. The days will be shorter and the sun’s rays will now be directed at a different angle. It is essential to remember that this change in time can affect our health, especially our sleep and vision.
As the end of Daylight savings can impact your eyes, there are many things that you can do to ensure that your eyes remain healthy and adjust smoothly to the different lighting conditions.
Daylight savings time affects our health by disrupting our body’s circadian rhythms (a.k.a body clock). Our body's internal clock regulates our sleep-wake cycle, and when this is disrupted, it may cause sleep deprivation. The lack of sleep can cause various issues to your eyes, including headaches, tiredness, blurry vision, and difficulty concentrating.
Blue light emissions from digital devices may also affect your body’s body clock. Lenses with blue filters may help regulate your body clock, particularly if you use digital devices on a regular basis. Additionally, turning off technology and limiting your exposure to blue light, particularly in the hours leading up to bedtime, will assist.
Nearly 1 in 4 Australians squint to see better when driving at night and with shorter days ahead of us, it may cause you some more unease. If you feel uncomfortable reading road signs and handling headlight glare from other vehicles, there are special lenses that may assist.
