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ataract, which is clouding of the eye lens, affects more than half of Americans aged 65 years and older. This age-related cause of vision loss can occur much earlier due to exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays and a host of other causes (including smoking, use of corticosteroids, and a family history). It is also thought that cataract formation is linked to oxidative changes in the human eye lens, which makes the case for consuming fruits and vegetables containing high amounts of antioxidants. In fact, recent research involving 324 pairs of twins over a decade showed there was a 33 percent lower risk of developing cataracts among women whose diets were rich in
foods containing vitamin C. The symptoms of early cataracts may be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses. If these measures do not help, surgery is the only effective treatment. To learn more, please call the Legarreta Eye Center at 716-633-2203. Our practice is based on the philosophy of providing high-quality comprehensive eye care. We have served the community for over 35 years. We have office locations in Williamsville, Cheektowaga and Lockport.
P.S. Blurred vision, glare and difficulty reading can be early symptoms of cataracts.
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The It’s a Wonderful Life museum in Seneca Falls Photo by Christine A. Smyczynski
and Jimmy “Tommy” Hawkins. There will even be a special Bedford Station holiday postmark at the Seneca Falls Post Office, 38 State Street (December 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and December 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). A special screening of the movie will also take place during the festival. It’s a Wonderful Life Museum, 32 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, 315-5685838, wonderfullifemuseum.com. You can also find a schedule of events on therealbedfordfalls.com. Spirit of Christmas in Ridgeway, Ontario This annual family-friendly event, sponsored by the Ridgeway Business Improvement Association, is a good way to kick off the holiday season. There will be horse and carriage rides, Victorian carolers, and even a visit from Santa. You can also get some of your holiday shopping at the many shops located in Ridgeway. The event takes place December 2 & 3. Downtown Ridgeway, Ridge Road and Old Dominion Road, ridgewayont.ca/ Niagara Power Project Festival of Trees The power project’s enclosed walkway over Lewiston Road will be adorned with a display of trees decorated by local nonprofit groups. The trees will be on view December 1–31. While you can see the trees from the road, you’ll want visit the power project to see them up close and to see the exhibits on hydroelectricity. Admission is free.
Niagara Power Project, 5777 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, 286-6661, nypa.gov Our Lady of Fatima Festival of Lights Stop by Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Lewiston for its annual Festival of Lights. All of the more than seventyfive light displays, which are religious themed, have been designed by shrine rector, Fr. Julio Ciavaglia, and manufactured by the maintenance staff of the shrine. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 1023 Swann Road, Lewiston, fatimashrine. com, 5–9 p.m. every evening from November 19 through January 6. Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights The Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights, which was founded in 1982, is the premier illumination festival in Canada. Over one million people come each year to view the lights and take part in the many activities that take place in conjunction with the illumination, including several new lighting projects, 3-D projection mapping shows, and laser light shows. Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights, mailing address 5400 Robinson Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, 1-800563-2557, 905-374-1616, wfol. com November 19–January 31. FY Christine A. Smyczynski is a freelance writer and blogger and author of Western New York Explorer’s Guide.