A22 NewsLeader Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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The Langley Ukulele Association presents ...
A Ukulele Christmas: 2012
Glaucoma, a common but treatable disease
Featuring performances by the Senior A and B Ensembles and other special guests.
Sunday, December 16th, 3 pm Doors open at 2:30pm
Peace Portal Alliance Church 15128 - 27B Avenue, South Surrey
Reserve your tickets today!
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or call 604 340-8537 (UKES), or email: tickets@langleyukes.com to reserve your tickets. Sponsored by:
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Many people expect some loss of visual acuity as they age. Though some people can go a lifetime with 20/20 vision, many do need to get prescription eyeglasses as they age or get stronger prescriptions if they already wear glasses. Glaucoma is one of the more common vision issues men and women face as they age. Though anyone, including newborn babies, can get glaucoma, older people are at a greater risk. That’s important for men and women to know, as the Glaucoma Research Foundation notes that glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, and roughly 10 percent of people who receive proper treatment will still experience loss of vision. Because it is so prevalent, glaucoma is something men and women should familiarize themselves with so they’re more equipped to recognize its
symptoms and seek treatment, which is highly effective, as soon as possible. What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is not a single disease but the name for a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve. Located in the back of the eye, the optic nerve is responsible for carrying information from the eye to the brain. Damage to the optic nerve can lead to vision loss. hoW does glaucoma develop?
One of the first things to happen when a person gets glaucoma is the loss of peripheral vision. This is enough to motivate many people to visit their eye doctor, who will then develop a course of treatment to restore vision. Those who experience a loss of peripheral vision but do not seek treatment may notice their
overall vision is worsening, and total blindness can result. are all glaucomas the same?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases, and not all glaucomas are the same. There are three types of glaucomas, and each has its own set of symptoms. • Open-angle glaucoma: The most common form of glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma occurs when the optic nerve is gradually damaged. Eyesight will be slowly lost, and one eye may be more affected than the other. • Closed-angle glaucoma: When a person has closed-angle glaucoma, which is somewhat rare, the iris and the lens block the movement of fluid between the chambers of the eye, causing pressure to build up as the iris presses on the eye’s drainage system. Please see glaucoma, a23
Burnaby Hearing Centre What do I do when my hearing aid fades gradually over the day? 2 things can typically cause this – Moisture or Wax (or both) To limit this problem purchase one of the following products: • Super Dri-Aid Kit $26 – this is a passive drying solution • Electronic hearing aid dryer $100 to $150 depending on the model– this is an active drying solution If you have a behind-the-ear style you should also purchase the following items: • Air Blower for the earmold tubing • Extra earhooks • Have the earmold tubing replaced 2 times per year • You may need to replace your earmold every 2 to3 years if it has discolored, hardened, cracked or torn. Earmolds cost $110 per ear Kin
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