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e y e s A F e t y F o r t h e s u M M e r
By Jaime Blyskal Marcolini, OD
Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the
risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. UV rays reflected off
sand and water can cause eyes to sunburn, potentially resulting in temporary
blindness in just a few hours. Although this condition is temporary, it is no less
concerning at the time. Usually lubricants are used for comfort until the front
surface of the eye heals.
Staring at the sun for extended lengths of time can result in permanent retinal
damage including permanent blindness. The sun can burn a hole though the
macula a part of the retina that allows our eyes to see centrally.
In support of UV Safety Month this July, remember the importance of
shielding eyes from the sun's harmful rays with 100% UV-blocking sunglasses
and broad-brimmed hats.
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.
t e N g r e A t r e A s o N s t o s h o p l o c A l l y :
• Shopping locally creates jobs. Shops in our town create local employment
and self-employment. These people,in turn, spend in the local community.
• Local independent shops invest more in our communities. Local
businesses are proportionately more generous in their support of local charities,
schools and community events. Supporting local shops means a financial impact
on our community.
• Local shops sell a wide range of great products at affordable prices.
Many people fall out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by
the range of products and gifts available.
• Shopping locally saves you money. Out-of-County shops have done
a good job of convincing us that local business equals expensive. If you add
travel, fees to transfer items and your time, the overall cost is often much higher.
• Shopping locally retains our communities. People don't like losing
shops and services in small towns, but don't equate this to how they spend
their money.
• Shopping locally retains our distinctiveness. Independent shops create
distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Local businesses
respond quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet the
changing population needs.
Shopping locally saves the environment. Local shops often stock a high
percentage of local sourced goods which do not require long car and bus journeys,
helping to reduce our global footprint.
• Local shops are for everyone. Most people can get to their local shops
easily and this is especially important for the elderly and young generations and
those without transportation.
• Local shops value you more. Evidence from numerous surveys show
people receive better customer care and service locally. These businesses
survive by their reputation and repeat business, which means you get a higher
standard of service.
• Shopping locally saves services. Private and public sector services
tend to cluster around shops. As shops disappear so do hairdressers, banks,
restaurants, etc.
s o s h o p s M A r t . s h o p l o c A l l y !
Look for the Guild of Clinton stickers in windows throughout
downtown Clinton – these are the people (merchants and
professionals) who make Clinton the amazing downtown that it
is. Please support them so we can keep it that way!
"If we love our country,
we should also love our countrymen."
~ Ronald Reagan
