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Dr. James McManue & Dr. Jason Darlington Continue The Tradition of the Christmas Cataract
In the spirit of the Holiday season, Dr. James McMa- nus & Dr. Jason Darlington seek to give the gift of sight to two individuals in need.
James N. McManus, M.D., Board Certi ed Ophthal- mologist and Cataract Specialist at The Eye Institute
for Medicine & Surgery, and his colleague, Jason K. Darlington M.D., want to give a very special gift to two residents of Brevard County this Christmas season: the precious gift of sight.
Dr. McManus and Dr. Darlington will be continuing the tradition known as “The Christmas Cataract,” which Dr. McManus describes as, “a happy ending waiting for your story.” Dr. McManus wants to encourage Brevard County residents who may be experiencing vision loss due to cataracts, who are uninsured and in need, to visit his website, TheChristmasCataract.com. There are instructions on the website explaining how an individual or their loved one can share a photo and their story de- scribing how vision loss has impacted their life and how they believe their life could improve if their vision was restored.
“Poor vision associated with cataracts can have a profound effect on all aspects of a person’s life,” ac- cording to Dr. McManus. “It can prevent a person from working, from taking care of loved ones who depend on them, or even performing daily activities that most of us
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take for granted.”
Cataracts are a clouding of the natural, clear lens in-
side the eye. “Cataracts are usually age related but may occur due to heredity, the presence of certain systemic illnesses, the use of certain medications, trauma, or oth- er factors,” explains Dr. Darlington.
For a period of time changes in one’s eyeglass pre- scription may improve vision to an acceptable level. However, once a cataract progresses past a certain point, vision and a person’s ability to do the things they need to do on a daily basis begin to become compro- mised. At this point surgery is usually the only viable option to improve vision.
Dr. McManus and Dr. Darlington are pleased to con- tinue this sight restoring program and hope to continue it for many years to come. “Brevard County has been a wonderful place to live, to raise a family and to practice medicine. I want to give back to the community that has been so good to my family and me,” states Dr. McMa- nus.
Unfortunately, not everyone who submits their story will be eligible for the surgery due to such factors as the presence of other eye conditions or a health status that would indicate a contraindication to outpatient surgery. Dr. McManus and Dr. Darlington will review all the en- tries and carefully determine the individuals most likely to bene t from cataract surgery. Happy Holidays and good health from the Physicians and Staff of The Eye In- stitute for Medicine & Surgery.
Free Cataract & Glaucoma Screenings Fridays with Dr. Straut Call 321-722-4443 to schedule today! (321) 722 –4443 www.SeeBetterBrevard.com SS
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SENIOR SANTA TREE LOCATIONS
Schechter Community Center, 1089 S. Patrick Dr., Satellite Bch 773-6458 One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, 751-6771
Parrish Senior Solution Center, 805A Century Medical Dr., 383-9393 Titusville Police Department, 1100 John Glenn Blvd., 264-7800
Palm Bay Chamber Office, 4100 Dixie Hwy. NE, 951-9998
GIFT DROP OFF LOCATIONS
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation, 7951 Ron Beatty Blvd., Barefoot Bay, FL Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation, 4676 N. Wickham Road, 253-4430
One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, 751-6771
Coastal Health Systems, 486 Gus Hipp Blvd., 633-7050 ext 106
State Attorney’s Office, 400 South Street, 264-6933
Parrish Senior Solutions Center, 805A Century Medical Dr. 383-9393 Hospice of St Francis, 1250-B Grumman Place, 269-4240
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation, 830 S. Park Avenue, Titusville, FL Palm Bay Chamber Office, 4100 Dixie Hwy. NE, 951-9998
West Melbourne Police Dept., 2290 Minton Road, 723-9673
BREVARD COUNTY TRIAD’S 18th ANNUAL
Brevard County TRIAD delivers holiday gifts and goodies to seniors in need or alone during the holiday season!
The Holiday gift collection deadline is December 5th
SUGGESTIONS: NEW ITEMS PLEASE Men's cardigan sweaters (L and XL) Ladies’ cardigan sweaters (M, L all colors) Ladies’ housecoats (LG & XL)
Lap blankets, small radios, hankies, non-skid socks, lotions (full size), perfume/cologne gift sets, notepaper/stamps, Crossword books, toiletries, razors, bath brushes, towels/washcloths...
If you would like to make a donation and let TRIAD do the shopping, send a check payable to: Brevard County TRIAD, Inc., P.O. Box 410518, Melbourne, FL 32941
For more information, go to www.BrevardTRIAD.org/.
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