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Expo aims to help ‘save your vision’
Courtney Wallace/The Spectrum - Staff Writer
ST. GEORGE – According to health care providers, in an economic recession, one thing that should not be cut back on is eye care.
“Since March is ‘Save Your Vision Month’, we wanted to put on an expo to not only remind, but further educate the community-about the importance of preventative eye care,” said Lydia Nelson, director of community relations at Red Cliffs Regional. “The expo is free to the entire community, so if you are in need of some help with your vision, this will be an opportunity to learn and get help at no cost.”
On Tuesday, local businesses will provide services to help senior citizens learn how to preserve their vision.
“Things like high blood pressure, high (or uncontrolled) blood sugar, or a family history of glaucoma can be silent thefts of vision, and this is our way to help members of our community prevent vision loss,” she said. “Prevention really is key.”
The “Save Your Vision” expo will take place at the Red Cliffs Regional Center located on 1745 E. 280 North behind the Red Cliffs Mall from 12 to 2 p.m.
“We really want to give back this great community in a way that is meaningful,” Nelson said.
Beginning at noon, there will be free blood pressure and blood sugar screening from Rocky Mountain Home Care & Hospice. Nurses, an optometrist, and technicians will be available to ask questions to regarding health as it relates to vision. Clear View Eye Care will be providing free vision screenings and eye glasses repairs.
From noon to 1 p.m., there will be a free lunch for all who want to attend in a brief lecture by local optometrist, Dr. Shaune Wallace, about the importance of regular eye exams, and preventative vision care.
Afterwards, Nelson said, will be a question and answer session.
Pauline Bale, a registered nurse and director of operations for Rocky Mountain believes that a person’s vision is vital to their happiness and health.
“If a person takes care of their eyes there eyes take care of them, helping them live more independent for longer,” Bale said.
For more information, contact Lydia Nelson at Red Cliffs Regional at 435-628-7770.
By: Courtney Wallace, Staff Writer
The Spectrum
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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