The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-11

icisrn, favorable or linfavorable.
which applies clearly to the matter
In question, always has influence:
whereas the good or bad opinion.
without instance or example to hinge
1t on, makes little impression.
Cataract
What causes cataracts to form in
the eyes? Do they develop rauidly?
the eyes? Do they develop rapidly?
Is 1t advisable to have them re-
moved? II SO at what stage? Is the
operation expensive? I am an elderly,
If not very old reader, and have
confidence +: your teachings. (Mrs.
e. j. p
ns.-Cause not yet determined.
Cataract Is q gradual change or
degeneration in the crystalline lens
In the interior Of the eyeball, the
lens, first clouding and eventually
becoming more or less opaque. Pre-
disposing factors, In the opinion Of
competent ophtalmologists, are dia-
betes, Bright's disease, exposure to
extreme heat or light, as In blast
furnace workers, electric Weilders,
prolonged eyestrain, improper glass
es, heredity Especially congenital
cataract, .prpesent at BIRTH. There is
some evidence that deficiency Of
vitamin A and yitamin 9, over q
prolonged time may predispose to
development Of cataract. When the
vision fails so that the patient can.
not read or get about comfortably,
the operation should be done. In
regard to the cost-fair arrange
ments are always made II the
patient Is honest about 1t.
Potassium and Calcium
In your monograph on Daily Re-
quirement of Calcium you mention
calcium chloride. In your mono-
graph On relief Of Allergy you men.
ton potassium chloride. (W. B. o..
Ans.-If your trouble Is of allergic
nature ] advise you to follow high
calcium diet and take additional
calcium and yitamin D, as well as
trying occasional doses Of potassium
chloride as you might use adrenalin.
For more detailed instructions, send
stamped envelope bearing your adj
dress and ask for monographs IRE
Lief for Allergy" and Calcium Feed
ing".
what DO You Mean, Colds?
Please print your complete direc-
lions for the prevention and mana
cement Of common colds. III. To
Alls-It fills several pages Of the
66-page booklet "Call II Crr'-which
also deals with sinus, bronchitis,
catarrh, adenoids, tonsils- for copy
send Twenty-Five cents coin and
stamped addressed envelope.
Dilated Venulcs
Following an obstinate eruption
which I found out eventually was
poison oak, the backs Of my hands
were covered with q network Of
small red broken veins. Several
doctors said there was nothing
could do about It. The condition re-
manned for several years. Then
began rnassaging my hands by rub
binG o pencil vigorously back ana
forth across the backs. Soon the
appearance improved and before
long the discoloration had disap-
peared except a small spot. This
spot now Is only family Visible, !
4 Thank you. OF course thd
W. X. Andrew j. COincid ence. IN. D.
should not be ignored IN such cases.
The massage can do no harm. OBJ
liberation Of dilated yenules about
the face by electrod esslcation Is de-
scribed In 8o-page booklet save
Your Skin" dealing with common
skin troubles; complexion. cosmetics.
home made and drug store com.
pounded. For copy send Twenty-Five
cents coin and stamped onVeiops
bearing your address.
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