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Show Davis County Clipper Tuesday. January 7, Glaucoma 1997 page A3 Utah's Highway Death Toll As of December 27, 1996 awareness week' Jan. 19 Ip to three million Americans have glaucoma, and half don't Yearto Date 1996 - 310 Yearto Date 1995 - 318 - Total 1995 Fatalities know it. In the early stages, there are no symptoms no noticeable vision loss, no pain. This lack of awareness leads to seriously reduced vision, even blindness 326 Driving Tip: The last driving tip is the most important and will save more lives than any other. Make sure all that might have been prevented. " hen detected and treated, glaucoma's effects often can be halted or slowed. One of the greatest things we can do as eye care specialists is make people aware of the disease." said Colleen Malouf. President and CFO of Prevent Blindness llah. Glaucoma is a disoider that causes damage to the cells comprising the optic nerve, the structure that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. "If glaucoma is detected before occupants are properly restrained in a safety belt system or in a child safety seat. Only when occupants are safely enclosed in the vehicle's safety cage, can the vehicle's other safety systems work effectively extensive symptoms develop, patients might prevent serious vision loss," noted Miss Malouf. Detection methods and treatments for glaucoma have improved significantly in recent years. "Today we know that glaucoma might be detected by a visual field test as well as by examination of the optic nerve through a dilated pupil." Miss Malouf said. Visual field tests use specialized equipment and techniques to test a person's peripheral vision, which is slow y lost in glaucoma. For optic nerve examinations, improvements in testing tools make detection of nerve damage more likely and measurement more precise, allowing for better and earlier treatment. In treatments, "surgery is more New School.. The new Mountain High School is currently under construction right by Davis High and mons area which will be used for volleyball, cafeteria, meeting area and media center administrative offices. It will be 22,000 square feet. Photo by Cathy tmford The new school will include a multi purpose com will include a food service area, a food service area, and D A T C It Farmington approves transportation plan Susan Tanner Holmes Contributing Writer Farmington ed minor arterials. ITS. Highway 89 and were designated as was adopted. The plan contained An ordiFARMINGTON nance amending the Farmington City comprehensive General Plan relating to a transportation plan for West Farmington wjs approved by the Farmington City Council. A paragraph and several state- ments relating to the proposed Western Transportation Corridor were deleted pending discussions with the planning commission after 100 citizens voiced their opposition to placing the WTC next to In an effort to promote orderly growth, preserve property values, and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the city," a detailed review and plan making recommendations concerning transportation, circulation, and major arterials in west a detailed design for combination joggingbicyde and equestrian trails, a combination five foot sidewalkbicycle path, and eight foot equestrian rail with major arterials. Major collectors include 200 West, 650 West. 1100 West, 15001525 West. 200 West, Compton Road (Main Street to 1100 North. Main Street. 200 Last. Shepard Lane west of 1075. IS75 white PVC rail fence. The Farmington City Major North. Clark Lane, State Street. Glover's Lane, and Lund Lane. The ordinance stresses that Street Plan provides for a network of collector, and arterial streets within the city." states the ordi- LOOT should carefully assess the nance. The plan identifies existing streets that should be improved to drainage and wetland mitigation measures associated with the P.LS process. The entire area from Farmington Junction to meet specified widths and standards necessary in order for these streets to function as needed." The street classifications and right of way needed are: local. 50 feet; minor collector. 60 feet; major collector, 66 feel; minor arterial, SO to 100 feet: and major arterial. 100 plus feel. Clark Lane, Glover's Lane, Burke Lane, and projected on this road system will significantly increase noise above current allowable fedeiul regulate levels in the northwest portion of Farmington." Interchanges should he constructed at Buike Lane and in the vicinity of Glover's Lane. "The frontage road system should he Farmington. This ordinance will help set direction now that extensive devel- Lane interchange. Small pockets of wetlands should be traded lor one large enhanced wetland area. Noise abatement alternatives in the past, and is easier to take. Many medication drugs have fewer side effects and can be taken less frequently." Miss Malouf said. Some groups are especially at risk for glaucoma: African-American- s age 35 and older, diabetics. anyone over age 50, those who are very nearsighted, those with a family history of the disease, and people who had eye surgery or an eye injury earlier in life. funded, and installed by CDOT." Any new interchanges should provide access to West mitigation alternatives analysis basin near the successful than designed, Lane should be included. The design should include a detentionrelention Shepard Lane have been designat should be examined through the entire corridor trom Farmington Junction to Buike Lane," s.nd the ordinance. "The increased trait ic Wearing seatbelts mandatoryPatrol's The Utah Highway "Make It Second Nature" campaign reminds drivers and passengers of the number one precaution they can make for their safety properly and restraints their safety wearing are children sure properly making restrained in their child safety seats. If all are occupants safely restrained, the vehicles safety features work effectively to prevent injuries and deaths. & Don't let the size of this P ad mislead you! CL NYLON JACKETS 2 1 source for We're your custom imprinted products. QC - S WITH FLANNEL $46.95 (TOCi OOC NOT LINING IWPPMED COIDR MClUX AM opment proposals have begun in the area. The maor trail system, sidewalk, and PVC rail lencing will continue the open space ing in west Farmington. feel- $52 80 OTHER STYLES AVAILABLE QUILTED LINING MANY Start the new year with a new career Enroll Now Jan. 21, 1997 Jan. 28, 1 997 (full-tim- e) e (part-tim- afternoon) STUDENT available who qualify. 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