Clinton Township Newsletter

1 0 F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 8 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com J a c k F r o s T h i k e a T r o u n d v a l l e Y r e c r e a T i o n c e n T e r ! Sat., Feb. 3 - 10 am to 12 noon, Round Valley Recreation Area 1220 Lebanon - Stanton Road, Lebanon, NJ 08833 Winter still has us in its grip but there are signs of longer and warmer days ahead, so join us on our Jack Frost Hike! Dress in layers and hike the Cushetunk trail. Winter hiking brings solitude and quiet beauty but it has its dangers. Learn the do's and don'ts of winter hiking. If snow covered, bring snow shoes! South Parking Lot (first right after the toll booth). Please call the office to pre-register: 908.236.6355. $3 for ages 12 and up, $1 for ages 6 to 11. Joseph F TriniTy sTeven D Farsiou richarD J Delello 47 Maple Ave., Suite 7, Flemington, NJ 08822 908.824.7265 | www.TrinityandFarsiou.com • PERSONAL INJURY • EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION • CRIMINAL/MUNICIPAL COURT • ANTI-BULLYING LAW • GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION a g e r e l a T e d m a c u l a r d e g e n e r a T i o n ( a m d ) : l e a d i n g c a u s e o F b l i n d n e s s By Jaime Blyskal Marcolini, OD Seniors are at heightened risk for age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. The disease damages central vision, limiting a person's ability to read and recognize faces. To keep your eyes healthy follow the recommendations below: • Get regular comprehensive medical eye exams. AMD often has no early warning signs, so getting regular comprehensive eye exams is critical to diagnosing and treating AMD in its early stages. • Quit smoking. If you smoke, you are twice as likely to develop macular degeneration compared with a nonsmoker. • Know your family's eye health history. You have a 60 percent chance of developing the condition if a close family member has the disease. • Eat a diet rich in omega-3s and low saturated fat. Studies have shown that people who had a reduced risk of AMD had diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish. • Exercise regularly. Regular exercise can benefit your eyes. Exercising three times a week reduced the risk of developing wet AMD over 15 years by 70 percent. • MPOD Testing. Nutrient levels of lutein and zeaxanthin can be measured to ensure you are getting an adequate amount to prevent vision loss. • Maculogix Testing. Damage of the photoreceptors is the first sign that you have AMD. This testing can determine if you have the disease BEFORE it can be seen under a microscope. This allows earlier intervention to protect eyes from loss of vision. • Genetic Testing. 60% of AMD is inherited. Testing is available to determine the risk of developing the disease. For more information about about eyecare, please contact Clinton Family Eyecare located at 186 Center Street, Suite 170 in Clinton, by calling: 908.735.5712, or visit: www.ClintonFamilyEyecare.com. Macular Degeneration damages central vision, limiting a person's ability to read and recognize faces Make sure you don't miss out on the details of your life. New testing is available to diagnose, treat and preserve vision. T h e v i n T a g e s h o P P e – a n T i q u i n g i s r e c Y c l i n g ! The Vintage Shoppe at 21 Leigh Street in downtown Clinton (right next to Christies Bakery) is a gem of a store with delights galore – a treasure trove of antique furnishings and collectibles, much of which have been sourced from around the globe. You'll find everything from vintage gold, silver and costume jewelry, architectural custom-match bird houses, (all created from repurposed wood), chandeliers, rugs, antique Christmas ornaments and decorations. The store updates its inventory often, which means it is constantly reducing prices to make space for new arrivals. We will be closed for all of February, except Presidents' Weekend – but we hope to see you then! Call 908.735.0404 for questions.

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