Ocular melanoma survivor warns others
Source: Noosa Today, January 2023
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is calling on the community to slide on their shades as the country braces for seasonal high temperatures and conditions.
Sun protection measures are recommended when the Ultraviolet (UV) Index is 3 and above, but most of mainland Australia is currently experiencing seasonal indexes within the extreme range of 11–15.
ASO vice president Associate Professor Dr Ashish Agar said it came as no surprise that Australia has some of the highest UV ratings in the world.