"THE EYE IS THE WINDOW OF THE SOUL."

Taihape Daily Times, 19 October 1918, Page 5

"THE EYE IS THE WINDOW OF THE SOUL."

, , o Our grandparents are no more in need of a good optician than our grandchilden. The very young and the every old, as well as the folks in between those extremes, are neglecting their eyesight in a criminally careless manner. “Criminal” is not too strong a term, as so many accidents on railways and along highways, as well as in city streets and upon waterways, are the result of defective vision. Why does that businessman when trying to enjoy quiet read,’* so frequently pinch his lyes with his fingers? Be-

cause he is buffering from eye strain,

He . thinks it is only a touch of that ijtired feeling, but he is w T rong. A visit to-a reputable, skilled and experienced -j-optician would prove that effectually. And a pair of glasses made to suit his case'would malce' all the difference be-

tween the disagreeable and the enjoyable when reading or writing. Parents should take a hint from this. Study your children; many a squalled “dull scholar” is only so because of some defect of the eyes. Do not neglect the eyesight of your children, you take them to the dentist, you, go. their your-, self, and.it is quite as necessary, tpat the optician should, be consulted. Good teeth are valuable without a doubt, but who would say their eyes are less valuable. Ratber is it a fact that a pair of perfect eyes is worth many times more than the best set of teeth ever possessed. If you have defective vision consult Mr Russell, G. 5.0.1., D.L.0.C., late Principal of the London Optical College, at Mr W .H. Fookes’ Pharmacy, Main Street, Taihape.