Cataracts explained by Dr. Thomas at Venice Rotary meeting
Dr. David Thomas, an ophthalmologist, spoke on cataracts their causes and surgical options. He noted cataracts are common with age and explained microscopic eye surgery with implants and lenses, with success rates around 92 to 95 percent and implant costs between 150 and 300 dollars. He outlined history from early implants to modern plastics and shared his background and move to Englewood in 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice-Nokomis
Rotary Club
David Thomas
Dr. Thomas
United States
Rotarians
Thomas
University of South Florida
Tampa
Manasota Key
Englewood
Amateur Radio Week Honored by Florida Governor
Governor Reubin Askew proclaims June 19 to 26 as Amateur Radio Week in Florida honoring HAM operators nationwide for emergency service. Venice’s Tamiami Amateur Radio Club, active since 1955 with 50 members, trains, studies and operates to be ready for crisis calls and public safety coordination.
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Reubin D. Askew
Florida
Venice
Tamiami Amateur Radio Club
Robert Kelly
Ications
Coast Guard
Ham
Tamiami Group
Free Blood Pressure Tests Friday and Saturday at Venice Lodge
Free blood pressure tests offered to the public at Venice Lodge 1308 Loyal Order of Moose 143 East Tampa Ave. Tests run Friday and Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. on the third Friday and Saturday of each month. Donations go to the heart fund. Support Your Local Blood Bank.
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Venice Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
East
Tampa Ave
Heart Fund
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University of Miami
U.S. Army
Viet Nam
Communications
Timm Motor
KODAK
Eveready Westinghom
Polaroid Keystone
Holson Albums
Martin
Firestone Photo CO
Firestone
N. 3Rd St
Columbus
Ohio
DELCO
Bank Americard
N. Trail
Fisherman's Wharf
Suncoast Engraving & Awards
We Service
Stirling Auto Service
St. Trail
South
Wolfer Motors
Base Ave
Circus Qtrs
Fla
Ernie Pignona
Stickney Point Rd
U.S. 41
Sarasota
Jacaranda
Dad
Von-Lyn
Blum
Yaottage
Publ
Hellmann
Jar
Publix
iFrame Shops
Rian YN Ty
Shopping
Te Ae A
Leas
Wari* Aere
Monthru
Holly Hobby
Princess Gardner
Dino-Magic Laundromat and Dry Cleaning Center
Venice By-Pass
Venice City Limits
Ave
Shamrock Blvd
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