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Show Hi xxts-hf- o Page 10 Wednesday, December 31, 1537 Nephi, Utah 4. True of False? Cataracts only affect aging adults. Answer procedures, including laser keratomileusis (LASIK). lb assist in educating the public, The Eye lnstitute also provides free vision screenings to anyone interested at its 755 East 3900 South facility in Salt Lake in-8i- tu School Revs. . . City. Q AdanM Juab School Districts second quarter of adult education classes will begin the week of January 19. The classes consist of 18 hours of instruction and cost $15. Adults who have not graduated from high school may take the classes free of charge, and credit can be used toward a high school diploma. Those interested should call 3 or Bonnie Kennedy at the high school counselors office as soon as possible. at 8 The number of students in some classes may be limited, and some classes may be canceled if there is not enough interest. Classes to be taught, their times, and days are: ACT Preparation Class,' taught from 9 p.m. Mondays by the high school staff. This class will review test taking skills in the areas of: English, Math and Science in preparation for the exam. This special class will start February 9th. Career English, taught from 7 p.m. Tuesdays by Lorraine Wallace. Basic grammar and writing-skill- s will be taught. In623-071- 623-128- 6-- pre-colle- ge 5-- terpreting literature and job seeking skills are also a major objective of this class. Discovery Science, taught from 9 p.m. Tuesdays by Scott McKay. The class will provide science skills for everyday life with hands-o- n experience. Basic Reading, taught by appointment on Tuesdays. The instructor will be Michelle Stephenson. This adult literacy 7-- Check Your Eye-How many of these questions can you answer correctly? 1. What is the most common vision problem in the world? An-- 1 swer Nearsightedness, affecting one in every four adults. 2. What is the difference between nearsightedness and far-sightedness? Answer Nearsight-- . edness is the ability to see things better up close than at a distance. Farsightedness the ability to see better at a distance than up dose.' - 3. What are cataracts? Answer Cataracts occur when the eyes natural lens gradually becomes doudy making it impossible for light entering the eye to be focused sharply onto the retina. s False. Cataracts are often part of the aging process, but children as well as adults can develop them. 5. True or False? The tiny clumps of cellular debris that sometimes drift inside the eye and cast their shadow onto the retina are known as Floaters.. Answer True. 6. What are the easiest ways to reduce or eliminate eye strain resulting from exposure to computer screens? Answer: Keep your computer screen at least 10 inches away from your eyes and at least four indies below eye level. Adjust lighting and the angle of the monitor to reduce glare. Take regular breaks to give eyes proper rest. 7. What are the most common causes of eye injury to children? Answer Sports, projectile toys, household deaning supplies and the misuse of fireworks. class is designed for students English As A Second Lan- who need instruction in basic who need instruction in basic guage, taught by appointment on reading and English speaking reading and comprehension Thursdays. The instructor will skills. This is a one teacher to skills. This is a one teacher to be David Stephenson. This is an one student approach of individ' one student approach of individ- adult class designed for students ual instruction. . ual instruction. Beg. & Int. Conversational Spanish, taught from 9 p.m. Tuesdays by David Stephenson. This will be a total emersion experience., Come and have fun learning a new language. IBM Basic Computer, taught 0 from p.m. Tuesdays by January is National Eye Care protecting their vision, available Tbny Sperry. Students will re- Month and a good time for every- treatments and the need for regceive instruction in Windows and one to dedde to make medical ular check-upEven the simplest precautions the popular word processing pro- eye exams, eye safety and eye care education a regular part of that can be taken every day to gram, Word Perfect. . protect the eyes are too often igSpring and Easter Crafts , the new year. Dr. 9 to from Andrew nored, according to Dr. Lyle. For Lyle, According taught p.m.Tiesdays by Be alert for drivers who have Start the new year off right: Marilyn Kendall. This is a begin- medical director at The Eye In- example,: the majority of people safmake drive too much to ' drink. commitment to had a of and most class stitute ofthe for wear for comfort intermediate and Utah, many sunglasses ning d drivers drive at students who want instruction in common forms of eye disease, as a fashion statement. What er beginning right now. Over the the art of making their own hol- including cataracts, glaucoma, they are missing is that always past five years, automobile fatal- inconsistent speeds, change iday crafts and gifts. The instruc- and macular degeneration, can wearing sunglasses outdoors ities, in Utah, claimed the'lives lanes frequently, disregard trafof 4 people during the Christmas fic signs and drive outside oflane tor has many fun and beautiful be treated successfully, espedal-l- y provides their eyes long-terwhen caught in early stages protection against ultra-violHoliday and 10 people over the markers. projects planned. DO NOT let friends drink and New Year Holiday. Vocational Wood Working, of development. Unfortunately, rays. Cataracts are one of the most Literally thousands of Utahns drive. You should convince them taught from 9 p.m. Thursdays the average person is relatively by David Fletcher. Students will uninformed about vision, eye common forms of eye disease and will be on the roads to visit to stay overnight, ride with learn to use power wood work- safety and available treatments occur when the eyes natural lens friends and relatives. The Utah someone else, or you should call ing tools to make projects of their for protecting and improving gradually becomes cloudy mak- Safety Council reminds you to a taxi for them. Be aware of changing road own choosing. their own vision. , ing it impossible for light enter- drive defensively and follow these and Mathematics for Today, little weather conditions and attention be is focused to the tips: safety Very eye given ing sharply Allow plenty of following dis- drive accordingly. Plan ahead million eye inju- onto the retina. It is thought that taught from 7 p.m. Thursdays to the by David Stephenson. The class ries that occur every year in the cataracts only affect aging tance and reduce speed if road and give yourself plenty of time is an individualized program for United States as a result of pre- adults, but children as well as and weather conditions are poor. to travel to your destination. For basic and advanced students. It ventable accidents, said Brooke younger adults can also develop It is better to arrive late than not highway conditions call " is designed to provide mastery of B. Jepsen, director of marketing them. at all. for The Eye Institute who heads Clear windows of ice, snow math skills. A large portion of the populaKeep your vehicle in good American Studies, taught the months activities. These are tion also suffers from glaucoma, and steam before you begin your working-ordefrom 9 p.m. Thursdays by Ann trends we hope to reverse a silent and painless disease trip. You need to see clearly when By making these safety prePeterson. Students will study through National Eye Care caused by increased eye pressure you are driving clearing just a cautions a habit, you can help American history and Month. Its all about helping peo- that results in damage to the peep hole is not enough. ensure that you and your family Fasten your safety belts and will have a safe and happy holiple understand the importance of optic nerve and loss of vision. What is not commonly known is make sure that children and pas- day season. For a free winter that glaucoma is one ofthe lead- sengers are properly restrained. travel checklist contact the Utah Council at ' ing causes of blindness in the Children 12 and under, should Safety United States threatening the always ride in the back sent. vision of two oiit of every 100 people over the age of 35. Cataracts can be removed with a relatively simple surgical pro- -' cedure, and glaucoma can be treated effectively when caught in its early stages by the use of Theres a promising trend the discomfort assodated with drops, laser or surgery. consumers: Theyre turn- premenstrual conditions. . about tired and among Complaints uncomfortable eyes often go ing to herbal supplements as a Evening primrose oil may even hand in hand with spending a lot means of preventive health care: help correct the bodys imbalancWhy is that promising? Be- es that cause mood swings, irrii of time staring at a computer cause it means that more people tability and breast tenderness. and screen; Although eyestrain 11.99 Kava Kava Root: Generally, it the related symptoms are un- -, today are taking an active role in and their health is used nutrition. in Europe and the South is no there pleasant, convincing Rib When visiting the local drug, Padfic as a natural relaxant. For scientific evidence that proves f computer display terminals food or discount store, consum- centuries, Pacific islanders have Available after 5:00 PM ers find a large array of products used it'to soothe nerves, induce cause harm to the eyes. Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday During National Eye Care for sale. Heres a list ofthis years relaxation and sleep. hottest herbs to take the mystery ; Month, The Eye Institute with Ginkgo Biloba: This leaf exoffices throughout Utah, Idaho out of knowing which ones to buy. tract may help increase periphEchinacea: This popular eral drculation and improve oxand Wyoming are working to ed--; Years Eve only.... herb is taken to boost idation of blood, thereby enhancucate the public about the need for preventative eye care and immune function during the win- ing blood flow to the brain and 7.79 ter. extremities. High quality ginkregular medical eye exams. For those interested in correcGrape Seed: A powerful anti- go biloba leaf extract is standardtive procedures to reduce or elim- - oxidant, grape seed is an herb ized with 24 percent ginkgo fla- vone glycosides. inate the need for glasses and that is growing in popularity, Milk Thistle: It helps main contact lenses, The Eye Institute Green Tea Leaf: Another antiLimited quantities so come early! offers advanced vision correction tain healthy liver function im- oxidant, green leaf tea has beportant because the liver per- come one of the worlds most popforms more than 500 functions ular beverages. ( in the body per day. St Johns Wort Recent studThrough its antioxidant prop- ies on this herb have shown that erties, milk thistle may help pro- it might improve mood. . tect the liver from environmen. 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