The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22

excludes the actinic, chemical, ultra
violet rays which, in excess, harm
the eyes, whether the eyes are ex-
posed to bright direct sunlight, light
reflected by sand or by water, cleo
trio arc light, light from therapeutic
lamps vapor quartz lamps.
Sue glass Is commonly called amber
and eyeglasses and goggles made Of
1t are sold under various trade
names. Even this tinted glass sould
have dark smoke dtint added in
the process Of manufacture to make
1t most comfortable to wear In in
tense sunlight.
Recently glasses which polarize
light have been used to diminish
glare, and many wearers find such
glasses afford considerable comfort
and greater ease Of vision in the
glare Of strong sunlight or when
driving against opposing glare Of
headlamps at night.
Oculists invariably advise against
the practice Of wearing any such
dark or tinted glasses habitually or
when not particularly exposed to
intense light. It is a mistake to
imagine that such glasses in any
way lessen eyestrain in ordinary
circumstances. On the contrary q
reasonable or tolerable amount of
ultraviolet in sunshine or skyshine
is rather beneficial to the eyes, the
metabolism in the nervous system
and the general health or vigor.
Thousands Of people who, wheth-
er they are aware of 1t or not, suf-
fer from moderate deficiency in
daily intake of vitamin A, are more
than normally sensitive to glare If
not obviously affected with night
blindness. Such persons commonly
have other eye symptoms which are
due to the vitamin A deficiency
notably dryness and irritation as
though by dust or sand-and many
have also the characteristic rough,
dry, nutmeg crater skin and more
or less chronic goosefesh-like rash
which Is sometimes mistaken for
acne. Instead Of wearing cheaters
these people should supplement
their regular diet with vitamin A
in adequate amount. Not synthetic
carotene, but natural vitamin A,
say $4,000 international units daily
for a month-two capsules, each
containing $4,000 units. This can
do no possible harm In any case, Is
likely to imprive general well be-
ing. and frequently correctS the eye
trouble in the course Of a few
months.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Fair Deal for Little Stranger
Is 1t harmful for an exepctant
mither to wear a girdle and founda-
ion all the time (Mrs. w. ]. R)
Answer-Any splint or support or
pressure Is harmful to the expectant
mother and indirectly harmful to
the development and well being Of
the child. Send ten cents coin and
stamped envelope bearing your adj
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Eggs
An old vocal teacher told me that
soft hoiled eggs in the diet keep
ones voice clear and hence a singer
should eat them every day. :.
(Miss L. RI
Acknowledgements: Eggs are good
food for any one, and ones prefer
ence is the only guide to follow as
to the method Of cooking. Many
traditions associated with taking
raw egg-all Just notions. Raw egg
is not quite as nourishing strength
ening" or completely digestible as
egg cooked to your taste. Probably
the popular traditions arose from
the fact that invalids may swallow
raw egg when they can't cas- cooked
egg, swallowing liquid being easier
than swallowing solid.
Calcium
The pain I have. from decalcifca-