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Show Page Six - The Eureka Reporter - December 18. 1992 Eye Care Notes Vision and mature drivers Dr. Traer Caywood Mature drivers have typically held better driving records than their younger counterparts, however, with aging there are some changes in vision that we need to Winter migrations offer look In the winter, many ani- at many species the northern to the southern hemi- mals migrate from cold, snowy sphere. These long-rang- e migraareas to milder climates at lower tions bring many birds to Utah. be aware of to continue to be safe the daytime. To improve night elevations or more southern lati- Some birds spend the winter while drivers. Oncoming headlights cause more glare the older we get. This glare is caused by changes within the lens of the eye that scatter light. Also, for drivers over seventy, it has been well documented that in dim illumination visual acuity drops off much more quickly than with younger individuals. This means that an older person may test 2020 during daytime conditions, but actually have considerably less visual acuity at night. I have many retired people tell me that they like to avoid night driving if possible, and yet they feel very comfortable driving in vision, have the most updated lens prescription possible and use glasses to drive even if you arent required to wear them for your drivers license. Special lens filters and coatings can be very beneficial. Ultra violet blocking filters (UV coatcoatings ings) and can help reduce glare and light scatter at night. The good judgement gained from years of driving needs to be relied upon: if you dont feel like you see well enough to drive safely, then you should do something about it. Dr. Traer G. Caywood and Dr. Frank A. Siddoway practice at the Springville Eye Clinic. anti-reflecti- tudes. Some migrations can oc- cur almost overnight and may simply mean moving from the mountains to the valleys. Deer and elk migrate this way. Some migrating birds fly halfway around the world, from others just pass through. - Either way it gives- Utah residents a chance to Discover Utah Wildlife including some uncommon or threatened species such as loons, bald eagles, whooping cranes and trumpeter swans. on llARk, tIhe ' Dr. Traer Caywood IheraIcI High school news Last Friday, the basketball team traveled to Mt. Pleasant to play a game with Wasatch Academy. The junior varsity won, but the Tintic varsity team was defeated. Today, December 18, the ball team will play Mt. Vernon at home. The games will be at 5:45 p.m. and 7:30p.m. There will also be a game against Shiloh Valley at home and those games will be at 4:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, theTHS band held a Christmas concert in the high school auditorium. The elementary school band, the high school stage band and the concert band all performed. The elementary school operetta will be on December 23 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. High school students are expected to attend the afternoon performance and then be dismissed. anqeIs siNq, HllISTOniaSMimiSM3IRM CloRy to tIhe NEWbORN IxiNq'. Office Hours congregation ThANkyou foRyouR kiid suppoRT. Twas Ihe night before Christmas, when was stirring... not even a mouse... . & Tom & Cleo MEDICAL CENTER . . Bureka United Metkodist Ckurck THE GATLEY BUILDING all through the house not a creature B. MARKLAND, the blessings of His faith and love. The Rev. Curt Pollock EUREKA JOSEPH May your holiday be filled with Clement Clarke Moore P.A.C. . . . 3-- Monday Wednesday Fridays 1 5 2 0-- 1 3-- 5 Blood Pressures checked without charge FLU VACCINE AVAILABLE Remember Christ our Savior, was born on Christmas Day. Senior Citizens: FREE for Driver's Licenses Exams Eye Its our privilege to have you as our customers. Thanks, friends. Copies Available-5- c Each FOR APPOINTMENTS 433-69- 05 WEST JUAB AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION Carpenter Station Myron Paulette Carpenter |