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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-12-11, Page 25PERFORMS TEST — Dr. Robert Collyer, of London, uses an applination tonometer slit lamp to test Mrs. Alma Hugill of Seaforth for glaucoma. T-A photo Exeter residents participate in two-day glaucoma clinic CHRISTMAS TREES Scotch Pines TOMES GENERAL STORE Centralia We have the equipment and the manpower to handle any CR SHINC JOB The above photo shows our crushing operation at Cann's gravel pit. Jennison Construction Ltd. was working on a crushing project for Usborne Township. From the left are: Bob, Bill, Richard, Dwight, Gary and Stephen Jennison. JENNISay1 RUCTION LINTED Grand Bend 238-2253 ViVRAtritfrAtr.R.rintnCirg.C.CC.C.C: PERSONAL o r GREETING ILY tilMirWitrial4fro?.tiVitIrciliAlitircltctqfd-04141-0 C&I:stmas ii?ra ,tr•er,1W-rsi SMITH — To all our neighbors, relatives and friends, a very merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year. John and Mary Smith and family Medzi7,11M'Ali C?-41 W.+4 e4.0 ci avd SMITTS — Greetings to all our friends and relatives at this festive season. Best wishes for the new year. Glen, Lois and family. tv't cv(i^tviia 1~;: ate W•CS W46 ^W.iS tvY,4 tc? SMYTH — To all my friends and relatives I wish you the joys of the Christmas season and a very prosperous new year. Tom Smyth Christmas event Times-Advocate, December 11, 1975 Pogo 11A rs. Douglas hostess. at Cromarty WAS meeting I t tc c i cft z r 4 r.Vea ernzi :'ti This Style Costs $1.50 For 25 Words or Less (5c Per Word After hat) All Greetings Will Appear in Issues of December 18 and 23 REACHES 5, 400 HOMES ?4i'i4i4i a Z?4.#•cizi'.41 Wea c 4i tiFed •tciida To faithful friends, old and new, we tune up with happy holiday wishes. May your Christ. mas dreams come true, Jim, Joan, Jimmie and Janice Jones AttmorAttorovitcivrAitvelvot:ztioNitaz. This Style With illustration Costs $1.19 Per Inch Minimum Size 314" 'Ote, exeter kimeafe 4telfntnfMnfgtitn0kCW:ffttgtil'OZO4iti*tiiOZCtn.CKOZCCCCC,frtCC4KfgCgf:CCffkVACCCCfaititCCCCOVZfa YvJ :%1) by Fred Youngs One in every fifty adults over the age of forty has glaucoma, a disease of the eyes that can permanently impair vision or cause blindness if not detected in the early stages of its develop- ment. Glaucoma is a defect in the circulation system of the eye that causes a build up of fluid pressure in the eye. The fluid, which is not the same as tears, exerts a certain amount of pressure on the eye and maintains its shape. The eye, which has four major divisions, has a fluid canal that allows the bypass of this fluid out of the eye into the bloodstream. The two areas that are filled with fluid are the area in front of the retina, which transfers images into impulses which are sent to the braiii'via the optid nerve, and the area between the lens and the cornea. It is in the latter area that the fluid build up can occur. The fluid that flows through the eye takes a path through the pupil, into thefrontof the eye and discharges through a canal at the root of the iris, or coloured part of the eye. There is a slight resistance to retard the flow of the fluid through this canal in order to maintain the natural pressure in the eye. Problems arise when this natural resistance becomes too great, either because the canal has been blocked by discharge from the eye or because the canal is too narrow to permit a proper flow. This increase in pressure is then called glaucoma. The effects of glaucoma, should it go un- treated, are far reaching, When the pressure increases, the retina is forced back by the increase in pressure. It in turn rrfakes a small indentation or cup in the optic nerve located behind the retina. This small cup in- creases in size as the pressure increases, causing a loss of sight and eventual blindness, Any loss of sight due to this factor is permanent. One of the first signs of glaucoma is a decrease in the peripheral or side vision. This is actually an increase in the blind spot. Each person has a natural blind spot, and it varies from individual to individual explained Dr. Robert Collyer, who worked at the clinic that was in Exeter on Thursday and Friday. The natural blind spot is the area where the retina does not meet the optic nerve, and therefore can not transmit an impulse 'along -the nerve to then brain. As glaucoma exerts its intensified force on the nerve, pushing it back further from the retina, the area between the nerve and retina increases, thereby creating a larger, per- manent blind spot. It is impossible to tell when the blind spot is changing and in- creasing Dr. Collyer added, until it is almost too late. There are two types of glaucoma, both with the same end results. Narrow angle glaucoma oc- curs when the canal between the iris and the pupils is too narrow and cut off the flow of fluid. It creates a sudden build up of pressure that could cause blind- ness at any moment. Unlike the second form, there are readily noticed symptoms for narrow angle glaucoma. People who have it may experience pain in and around the temples and eyes, nausea and haloes appearing around lights. Immediate diagnosis and treatment is imperative as the sight loss could be rapid and it is a permanent loss. The other form of the disease is called Chronic Simple., The chronic simple form develops slowly over a period of time. There is no pain and few other symptoms involved with this form, merely a slow, almost imperceptible loss of peripheral vision, 85 percent of glaucoma cases are the Chronic Simple type, but if good vision is to be maintained, treatment is necessary as soon as possible and must continue for the rest of the patient's life. The clinic, which ran Thursday and Friday, was operated by the South Huron Hospital in con- junction with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Volunteer women from the Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge, the women's offshoot of the Odd- fellows, provided escort service and registration personnel. Both Dr. Collyer and Dr. C. Nicholls provided their services free of charge. The test that was ad- ministrated by the two doctors is simple, painless and fast. The eyes are frozen so that there is no pain from the in- strument which is placed gently on the eye. After Ireeiing, a fluorescein swab is put on the eye. The swab heaves, a certain amount of fluorescein on the eye itself and assists the doctor performing the test to ascertain where the natural blind spot is. When the blind spot is located, the patient turns himself to the testing machine, an applination tonometer slit lamp. It is placed gently against the patient's eye, The tip forces the cornea to flatten out and the pressure of the fluid registers on the device. A reading between 14 and 22 millimeters is considered nor- mal, however, some people may be above or below the marks and still be considered acceptable. The whole test takes about fifteen minutes and the only discomfort involved is the after effects of the anesthetic. While the eye is frozen, a condition that lasts from one to two hours, the patient cannot rub his eyes because of the lack of feeling in them. Although glaucoma is easily detected it can never be cured, The only treatment for it is strict control through the use of eye drops, medication or a com- bination of both. In some drastic cases, where neither of these methods is working, surgery is required. The prescribed treatment carries on throughout the rest of the patient's life. Although the clinic has moved on, a glaucoma test can be performed by any practicing opthamologist. Dr. Collyer urges everyone over the age of forty to take the test. It could be the difference between sight and blindness, By MRS. ROBERT tAING CRQMARTY The Christmas meeting of Cromarty WMS was held at the home of Mrs. Charles Douglas. The worship service in the Glad Tidings was followed. Mrs, Baby shower held Tuesday By MRS. HEBER DAVIS SAINTSBURY Mrs, Hazel Davis gave her home Tuesday evening for a baby shower for Lisa daughter of Mr. Mr, & Mrs. Wayne Carroll. Hazel was assisted by Mrs. Marg Carroll. Everyone enjoyed a number of contests. Hazel then read a poem to Lisa. Mrs. Carroll opened the many beautiful gifts, expressed her thanks and invited the ladies to visit them in their new house, The hostesses served refresh- ments. Church Service Sunday afternoon the congregation of St. Patrick's church and Sunday School held service in the Parish hall followed by a short program by the children. Rev. Mrs. Mills conducted the service and the program consisting of carol singing by the children and recitations by Ian and Brenda Carroll; Tracy and Robin Quinton, Robt. Tindall and Kimberly Greenlee, Nancy and Marylou contributed a song. Old Santa appeared amid the ringing of sleigh bells and distributed gifts to the children, This was followed by a pot luck dinner and a board of management meeting. Rev, Mills announced that St. Patrick's was the first to pay the budget in Perth Deanery. Everyone expressed their pleasure in the new carpet that had been laid in the hall. Personals Brenda Carroll and Ian were Saturday night guests with their uncle and aunt, Mr. & Mrs. Carf Cann, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Heber Davis ac- companied by their grand- children, Nancy, Marylou and Robert Tindall attended the Santa Claus parade in Exeter, Saturday. They were guests with Mrs. Flossey Dickins following the parade. The Tindall children's parents Mr. & Mrs. Robt Tindall, drove their team in the parade. Douglas presided assisted by Mrs. M. Dow, Mrs. M. Lamond and Mrs. J. Miller, Scripture was read in unison. The annual meeting of Strat- ford Presbyterial was announced for January 13. The offering was received and dedicated by Mrs. Douglas. Roll call was answered by a Christmas verse, The topic, Lord Above All Gods, was taken by Mrs, Thos. L. Scott assisted by Mrs, Mervin Dow, Mrs. Jim Miller and Mrs. John Jefferson. The special number, A Christmas Custom, was given by everyone. The -annual meeting followed with Mrs. Douglas presiding. The secretary, Mrs. T. L. Scott, read the annual report, There are eight active members with three members attending all meetings. All officers were re-elected. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer in unison. Lunch was served by Mrs. Lamond assisted by the hostess. Bridal Shower Gail Harburn, whose marriage to James Holliday takes place this Saturday, was guest of honour at a bridal shower in Cromarty Church, Tuesday night. Janet Kinsman was mistress of ceremonies for a short program beginning with a reading by Pam Wallace, Mrs. Thos. L. Scott gave a reading, The Art of Housewifery, followed by a solo by Ruth McPhail, accompanying herself on the guitar. Betty Ann Miller played an instrumental on the 11111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111IIIIIIZ. 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Personals Mr. & Mrs. John Jefferson, Ian and Cathy and. Mrs. R. Hall, Sault Ste, Marie visited Saturday af- ternoon with Mrs. John Jef- ferson. The former's son, Cameron was taking part in a hockey tournament in the Sarnia area on the weekend. V?•;0 5Xiis Wen. OPEN EVENINGS TIL 9:00 229-6341 THE COUNTRY SPIRE tz?At'i4i it$61AMII*4 tait:WWWWW1110014 1b) • TERRIFIC GIFT IDEA! 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