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Do you take good care of your eyes? If you’d like to preserve your eye health for as long as possible, ensure you follow these seven tips. 1. Protect yourself from the sun. Wear a sunhat or a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from UVA and UVB rays, which can cause certain ocular health problems (notably, cataracts and keratitis). 2. Wear safety glasses. Is wood-
working your hobby? If so, are you wearing appropriate eye protection? Take some time in May to look at what you do throughout your day and consider if you should be wearing eye protection.
3. Eat healthy. A healthy
and balanced diet is crucial to providing your body with
the vitamins and minerals it needs to keep your eyes healthy.
4. Exercise. Adopt an active lifestyle and try to keep a healthy weight. This way, you’ll considerably diminish your risk for developing conditions like hypertension and diabetes, which can affect your vision. 5. Stop smoking. Smoking can lead to or exacerbate a number of eye problems, including age-related macular degeneration, retinopathy and others. 6. Hydrate your eyes. To prevent ocular dryness, make it a habit to lubricate your eyes often — use artificial tears if necessary. 7. Visit your optometrist regularly. Consult-
ing a vision specialist is the best way to detect and treat most troubles related to your eyes. Go see one!
Eye health is an essential component of total health Since 2014, Canada has celebrated Vision Health Month every May to highlight the importance of taking care of your eye health. Of course, getting your eyes regularly checked is a great way to ensure your vision stays crystal clear. Did you know, however, that your eye health could indicate issues with your overall health? This is notably the case with diabetes. Diabetes is a common condition in North America that occurs when the body can’t sufficiently use or produce enough insulin, a hormone that helps convert sugars into energy. When someone is born unable to produce insulin, we call it Type 1 diabetes. If someone loses the ability to use or produce insulin during the course of their life, they’ve developed what’s called Type 2 diabetes. The latter form of the disease typically affects adults over 40 who don’t get much exercise. But what does this have to do with eye health? It turns out that there are a number of eye diseases that you’re more likely to get if you have diabetes. For example, if you have
diabetes, you’re twice as likely to develop glaucoma, a clouding of the eye’s lens. Similarly, having too much sugar in your bloodstream can damage the small, delicate blood vessels in your eye, which can lead to rare forms of glaucoma. Take the opportunity this Vision Health Month to set up an appointment with your neighbourhood optometrist. Vision isn’t just an important part of your life — it’s an important part of your total health! Do you suffer from dry eyes? Are your eyes irritated, watery and sensitive to light? If so, there’s a good chance that you’re experiencing keratoconjunctivitis sicca, more commonly known as dry eye syndrome. Keep reading to learn more about this condition. Causes: Dry eye syndrome is a common phenomenon that can be caused by a variety of factors such as age, hormonal changes (e.g. menopause), tobacco use, certain chronic illnesses (e.g. lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea) and certain medications. Spending a lot of time in front of
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the television or a computer screen can also make your eyes more dry than usual. Symptoms: Blurred vision, a burning sensation, feeling like a foreign body is stuck in your eye, tingling, redness, fatigue and sensitivity to light, are all typical symptoms of dry eyes. Thankfully, there’s a plethora of products that can provide relief. Consult your pharmacist or your optometrist if you present with any of these symptoms. Prevention: Obviously, prevention constitutes a valuable ally when it comes to keeping your eyes well hydrated. Follow these simple recommendations to avoid unnecessary dryness: ■ Wear glasses to protect your eyes from the sun and wind. ■ Be sure to blink often and take frequent breaks when working at a computer. ■ Purchase a humidifier if the air in your home is too dry. ■ Maintain your contact lenses properly and replace them when necessary.
Hike for Hospice sunday, May 6, 2018
Mill Lake park site #4 - off Bevan Ave New Time! registration: 1:00 pm | Warm-up: 1:20 pm | Hike: 1:30 pm
A fun day for all - family, friends & coworkers. Hike, Hot Dogs, Beverages, Music, face painting and More NeW this year - Best Dressed Dog Award Register and download a pledge form A Fundraiser for the Whole Community on our website, or pick one up at Abbotsford Hospice.
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Emergency Week Seminars Help Seniors Prepare for Emergencies The City of Abbotsford and the Abbotsford Emergency Program are geared up to help residents prepare for an emergency during Emergency Preparedness Week from May 6 to 12. For millions of seniors, fires, floods and disasters such as earthquakes present a real challenge. The amenities that get you through the day, such as power for motorized scooters or oxygen tanks, might not be available. Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and could result in an evacuation of your home or neighbourhood. All residents in Abbotsford are invited to attend one of two workshops to learn about the hazards that can affect them, what to include in their home emergency kit, what they can do to minimize injury and protect their home from an earthquake and how to reunite with loved ones after a disaster. The workshops will be led by Barbara Morgan, an Emergency Management Specialist with over 30 years of experience, and representatives from the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie First Nation Senior Network who have spent over 4 years researching seniors and their needs in a large scale disaster. Join them by registering for one of two workshops that showcase the reasons why you need to be prepared as well as guide you through the steps of being prepared for a power outage, winter storm or a natural disaster such as an earthquake or tsunami. Emergency Supply representatives will be on site to showcase the new and innovative products available on the market today. All residents needing guidance on emergency preparedness are encouraged to register.
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Needs to Know For millions of seniors, fires, floods and disasters such as earthquakes present a unique challenge. Attend one of two workshops blelow to learn about hazards that may affect you, what to include in your emergency kit, how to minimize injury, and more. Emergency kit supplies will be available for purchase.
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Are you a golfing enthusiast? Here are seven fascinating facts about the sport that even the most diehard golfers may not be aware of.
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Missed your shot and took your anger out on your putting iron? You’re out of luck: you’ll have to finish your round without a putter. The official rules state that a club damaged by anything other than the regular course of the game can’t be replaced.
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It’s a well-known fact that golf has its roots in Scotland. Interestingly enough, the sport was banned in its home country for nearly 45 years. Why? Because archers were needed to defend the land. From 1457 to 1501, the Scottish Parliament banned golf so that men would dedicate more of their time to archery training.
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You’ve made it onto the green, but another ball is in your way. Before 1952, you would have had to either go around it, or chip to reach the hole.
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Golf balls are cheap and easy to come by these days, but that hasn’t always been the case. Balls produced up until the middle of the nineteenth century were expensive and fragile, consisting of a leather sphere stuffed with lots of feathers — enough feathers, in fact, to fill a top hat up to the brim. Back then, makers were able to produce a whopping four balls a day.
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When you hear the word green, you probably think of the putting green. However, until 1812, “green” was used to refer to the entire course — hence the term “green fee.”
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Not sure which club to use? Just know that according to rule 8-1, you aren’t allowed to ask anyone but your caddie, your partner, or your partner’s caddie for advice.
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