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I am your representative in the Australian Parliament. I can help with issues like Medicare, Centrelink, aged care and pensions, the NDIS, Veterans’ Affairs and community grants. I can also arrange special birthday and anniversary messages, and information for pensioners and seniors. You can contact me on 4423 1782.

37. Singer of The Pub with No Beer (4,5)

40. Partner of Popeye

41. Make a serious urgent heartfelt request

42. Partner of Samson

43. Partner of Homer Simpson

45. First name of writer of Murder on the Orient Express

47. Partner of Tarzan

49. Hawaiian for goodbye

50. Let bygones be -------

51. Spanish for goodbye my friend (5,5)

38. Vine leaf stuffed with a filling of meat and rice

39. Pub in Manning St (3,5)

44. Regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual

46. Horn noise

48. Northern hemisphere tall deciduous tree

Crossword compiled by Steve Law crossword@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au

Eyes over the years - part i

In the next few columns I will discuss what to be aware of in different age categories. My eyes after 60 years:

While ageing affects the health of our eyes, poor eye health should not be accepted as a way of life. Because many eye conditions don’t produce symptoms in early stages, you may not know you have a problem until serious, irreversible damage has occurred.

I recommend eye examinations every 1-2 years. Some people avoid eye tests because they think nothing can be done to help their failing vision. However regular eye examinations with your optometrist can detect many conditions in their early stages, helping you maintain your independence and quality of life.

Among over 60s, vision problems can also increase the likelihood of other problems such as depression and falls. Some of the key warning signs for eye conditions include:

Spots in your vision

Loss of central vision or edges of your vision

Distorted vision

Double vision

Reduced ability to adjust to light changes

Four eye conditions that we look out for in people 60+ are glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataract and diabetic retinopathy.

Jean Anderson