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Donating blood is a selfless act that benefits countless individuals each day. The need for a steady blood supply is ongoing. In July 2024, the American Red Cross faced an emergency blood shortage after its national blood inventory fell by more than 25 percent. The Red Cross recently reported its lowest donor turnout in 20 years. There may be different reasons why people do not give blood, and confusion the process could be one of them.
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Glaucoma is an umbrella term used to characterized a group of eye diseases that can gradually diminish individualsÕ vision and eventually lead to blindness. The National Eye Institute says the symptoms are a result of damage to the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure. Treatments designed to reduce eye pressure can help to prevent further damage but will not reverse what already has occurred. Glaucoma can occur at any age, but it is much more common in older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates all people over the age of 60 have a higher risk of developing glaucoma. Glaucoma also is more common among Black people over the age of 40. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a more frequent eye exam schedule as individuals age to increase chances of early detection. People 65 and older should see an eye professional every two years, if not every year.
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Kids Hit Nothing But Net At Snowman Wonderland
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Master’s degrees will be granted to East Central University students as the university conducts its 2024 Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m.
Read moreWomen on Mission met Dec. 12 at the home of Leslie Scott, who gave a story about Lottie Moon, whose birthday is also December 12.
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One of my favorite stories is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. How many other tales feature a miser, four ghosts, tombstones, and a goose?
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