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Show Sun Advocate Price, Utah Thursday April 4, 2002 3B Blindness increasing in over 40 population More Americans than ever are ofblindness from eye disease, a new report says. More than 1 million Americans age 40 and over are' currently blind and an additional 14 million are visually impaired. facing the threat age-relat- ed J ed 1 Cataract, the leading cause of blindness in the worlds ICataract affects nearly 20.5 million Americans age 65 and older. Glaucoma, a chronic disease treat that often requires life-lo- ng with diabetes are encouraged to have annual dilated eye exams. Currently, laser surgery and a procedure called a vitrectomy are highly effective in treating . diabetic retinopathy. Research into pharmaceutical treatment options is continuing. macular degeneration is a condition that primarily affects the part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. There are two forms of AMD dry AMD and wet AMD. Because AMD damages central vision, it is the most common cause of legal blindness and vision impairment in older Americans (AMD rarely affects those under the age of 60). While there is no generally accepted treatment for dry AMD, laser Age-relat- ed Diabetic retinopathy, be have advanced AMD. eyes naturally dear lens. Most some degree of diabetic retinopathy, and risk increases with age and duration of diabetes. People lieved to be a leading cause of blindness in leoplefrom: 25 to 74. It affects more than 5 million Americans age 18 and older. Age-relatmacular degen- eration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness and vision impairment in Americans aged 60 and older. More than 1.6 million Americans over age 60 Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. Retinal blood vessels can break down, leak or become blocked, affecting and impairing vision over time. Nearly half of all people with diabetes will develop ed haveit Blindness and visual impairment from most eye diseases and disorders can be reduced with early detection and treatment, says Paul A. Sieving, MJD, PhD., director of National Eye Institute Thats why it is important to encourage those at high risk for eye disease to have regular dilated eye exams, which are essential in preventing vision loss." The leading causes of vision impairment and blindness in the U.S. indude: ' combination of zinc, vitamins C and E, and may reduce the risk of advanced AMD diag-nos- These numbers are expected to double over the next 30 years as the Baby Boomer generation 1 ment to control. About 22 million Americans have been with glaucoma, and another 2 million do not know they . therapies to destroy leaking blood vessels can slow the ofvision loss in many of wet AMD. Research spon- vance sored by the National Eye Institute has recently shown that a beta-carote- by 25 percent Cataract is a clouding of the cataracts appear with advancing age. Scientists are unsure what causes cataract The most important factor is increasing age, but there are additional factors, smoking, diabetes and excessive exposure to sunlight. By age 80, more than half of all Americans develop cataract. Cataract fs sometimes considered a conquered disease because surgical treatment that can eliminate vision loss due to the disease is widely available. However, cataract still accounts for a significant amount of vision impairment in the US, particularly among people age 65 and over who may have difficulty accessing appropriate eye care in their area. Glaucoma is a disease that causes gradual daihage to the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. The loss of vision is not experienced until a significant amount of nerve damage has occurred. As many as half of all people with glaucoma are unaware of their disease. Most cases of glaucoma can be controlled andI vision loss can be slowed or halted by timely diagnosis and treatment. However, any vision lost to glaucoma cannot be Cell phones will be available for senior emergencies - Carbon County RSVf in partnership with the Carbon County TRIAD Council, is introducing a new program for people -es to homebouifd seniors (without an emergency alert system), as 55 and older. The program will provide' es will be capable of dialing 911, if an well as those who do a lot of driving out in the community. All emergency arises - without the need for paid service. Applications to receive a cefl phone can be filled out at the Carbon Counhr RSVP office, located in the Karl Peterson Senior Center at 30 East 200 South, in Price. For those not 8. Seniors can begin the application process starting able to get to the office, please call (alia Martinez at out to will the and begin handing April 4th, organization phones qualified applicants by April 15th. There are plenty of phones to get started with, but wiQ need donations of old cell phones to keep the program running. We ask individuals who have old cell phones that they are no longer using to donate those phones to the program. Someone's life could depend on it Donations can be given here at the RSVP office, or individuals can turn their old phone in to a local cellular dealer, and RSVP will pick them up. 637-911- -- J Keys to digestive health is in making good decisions ' What you put on your plate each day has a great deal to do with healthy digestion. With a busy summer ahead of you, now is a good time to review the basks of how proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle changes can help keep your digestive system on trade. Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health offers the following "recipe" to keep your digestive system healthy: f Eat plenty of fiber. Foods that pass more easily and quickly through your digestive system are the same foods that form the foundation for a healthy diet Plant foods - fruits, vegetables and foods made from whole grains - contain beneficial vitamins, minerals and compounds that may protect against cancer. Plant foods are also an excellent source of fiber, a nutrient that's pariiiHy. important 0 Hipjiw, Cut the rat. Excess fat slows digestion and can lead to heartburn, bloating and constipation, in addition to increasing your risk of heart disease, diabetes and per--' haps even colon cancer. Former Sun Advocate typesetter went on to the Big Apple Drink ample fluids. Vfater is the best beverage. Caffeinated . Morty Schwartz, on the left, who worked for the Sun Advocate in the early to mid 1950s left Price later in the decade and became one of senior printers at the New York Post in New York Gty, where he retired (inset) in 1986. His son Steven, who was bom in Price in 1953, sent these photos that he found, and says his dad still speaks fondly of his early days in the printing business in Price. This photo was taken in 1952 and Morty cant rememberwho the other man in the photo is. Please contact us if you know who he is. beverages and alcohol don't count Most people should drink e 8 to 10 glasses of water each day. Practice good eating habits. Eat moderate pro portions and eat at regular times. eight-ounc- Wool Now Taking New Patients CARE. AHOME SPECIALISTS' 96 N. Carbon Ave., Price, Utah TO Free (800) 974-35- 11 Lift 637-014- Count on us for Prompt and Reliable Transport Service. , Dc Dan Monahan, Chairs M.D. Blood Pressure Kits rFURNITUREr&APPLlANC 2tWe$t Main: Price . 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