Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
I'm gonna fry in Oz aren't I...red hair, pale skin, burn if I sit too near the lamp in the living room.... :blink: :eek: I do have a favourite sunblock which can be bought in Oz and I'm bringing some with me in preparation even though we arrive in July. Wearing it EVERY day will be hard to get used to I reckon...
I wear shades most of the year even here in the UK, squinting at even the low winter sun gives me a headache (and wrinkles!!!) so even though I get funny looks I wear them anyway. |
Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by mpgrewal
(Post 8974471)
They probably would because of skin colour. Those who are blessed with dark skin don't need to worry about sun and UV:thumbup: I myself never wore suncream or sunglass, do sunbath regularly in my backyard and on Melbourne beaches, have throughly been under the Caribbean Sun (which is considered most dangerous) while I was in Jamaica, never had any skin problem till date.
And you dont have to be in the sun to get skin cancer, my doctor told me today that he has patients that dont go out in the sun and are still pre-disposed to it. |
Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by RedT
(Post 8975425)
I'm gonna fry in Oz aren't I...red hair, pale skin, burn if I sit too near the lamp in the living room.... :blink: :eek: I do have a favourite sunblock which can be bought in Oz and I'm bringing some with me in preparation even though we arrive in July. Wearing it EVERY day will be hard to get used to I reckon...
I wear shades most of the year even here in the UK, squinting at even the low winter sun gives me a headache (and wrinkles!!!) so even though I get funny looks I wear them anyway. |
Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
(Post 8975566)
I seriously wouldnt be too smug about that, my husband is from North Africa and is classed as high risk with his skin.
And you dont have to be in the sun to get skin cancer, my doctor told me today that he has patients that dont go out in the sun and are still pre-disposed to it. |
Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by RedT
(Post 8975425)
I'm gonna fry in Oz aren't I...red hair, pale skin, burn if I sit too near the lamp in the living room.... :blink: :eek: I do have a favourite sunblock which can be bought in Oz and I'm bringing some with me in preparation even though we arrive in July. Wearing it EVERY day will be hard to get used to I reckon...
I wear shades most of the year even here in the UK, squinting at even the low winter sun gives me a headache (and wrinkles!!!) so even though I get funny looks I wear them anyway. |
Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus
(Post 8976294)
Seriously, don't underestimate the problems that may face you. My son has red hair and pale skin and he's damn near house bound at the height of Summer.
No one needs to be "housebound" - as in what you are in a British winter - in an Australian summer. Just do the research and enjoy the good weather. |
Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by Seneca21
(Post 8976324)
No one needs to be "housebound" - as in what you are in a British winter - in an Australian summer. Just do the research and enjoy the good weather.
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Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by bcworld
(Post 8976357)
Why are you housebound in a British winter? :confused:
Give me a broad-rimmed hat and some Factor 50 over water-proof boots, jeans, waxed-jacked, hat, scarf, gloves, umbrella any day. |
Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by iamthecreaturefromuranus
(Post 8976294)
Seriously, don't underestimate the problems that may face you. My son has red hair and pale skin and he's damn near house bound at the height of Summer.
People shouldnt think dark skin protects them totally either, we have close friends from PNG, they call their skin Brown, afro hair, dark eyes, I have seen them burn, the skin redden, they wear rash shirts, hats etc. |
Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by Seneca21
(Post 8976364)
Oh come on it's appalling there. Hail, wind, rain, freezing cold and damp and only light between the hours of 0800 - 1530. Unless you're one of those weirdos that likes tramping around in these conditions, most of us just want to be inside and don't even want to look at it, never mind be in it.
Give me a broad-rimmed hat and some Factor 50 over water-proof boots, jeans, waxed-jacked, hat, scarf, gloves, umbrella any day. |
Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by Deancm_MKII
(Post 8976431)
Harden up Princess! :p
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Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by Seneca21
(Post 8976476)
but it was trudging to work inthe same weather that did it for me.... when one had to be somewhere, etc.
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Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by bcworld
(Post 8976503)
Swings and roundabouts. I used to hate my 10 minute morning trudge from Roma St station to my office in Brisbane...sun beating down on me, already hot & high morning humidity. Arrive feeling ready for another shower!
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Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by Seneca21
(Post 8976324)
The OP shouldn't believe scaremongering stuff like this. UV can be managed perfectly safely with a little knowledge about the science, an accurate UV forecast and the right clothes/sun block, etc.
No one needs to be "housebound" - as in what you are in a British winter - in an Australian summer. Just do the research and enjoy the good weather. |
Re: Aussies blinded to summer sun are unaware of eye protection says expert
Originally Posted by Seneca21
(Post 8976519)
Yeah that's gross too but not so bad in the dry heat of the south.
Give me gales, snow, hail etc. anyday... |
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