The Hardt Eye Clinic on Saipan presented a slide show on eye injury to the children of the Garapan Elementary School on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The presentation, held by Dr. Don K. Hardt, was conducted before the Class D-105 (Grade 5) of Ben Matagolai and Paul Salalila, comprising about 50 children.<\/p>\n
Through a variety of slides that showed multiple injuries and diseases of the eye, Hardt impressed upon the children the importance of eye safety.<\/p>\n
It was learned during the presentation that most eye injuries occur before the age of 25, mostly due to sports injuries.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost eye problems can be corrected if they are detected and treated early. Appropriate eye care is essential for maintaining good vision. Some problems, if left untreated\u2014even for a short period\u2014can result in permanent vision loss,\u201d Hardt said.<\/p>\n
The children were very attentive during the hour-long presentation and showed their inquisitiveness and interest by asking many questions. (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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