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September 9, 1932
Montgomery County Sentinel
Rockville, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland
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Article by Dr. J. Fred Andreae on the critical role of vision in acquiring 85% of knowledge and enabling action, warning of risks from imperfect eyesight in tasks like driving and machinery, and advocating for eye examinations and glasses to enhance clarity and prevent accidents.
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Save Your Eyes
By Dr. J. Fred Andreae, Secretary, Maryland State Board of Optometry.
Vision and Action
Someone who ought to know has figured out that eighty-five percent of our knowledge comes to us through our eyes, and when you come to think of it, that figure is reasonable enough, even though most of this knowledge may not come from reading. That is because seeing is believing-and remember that believing is the basis of action and carrying on the business of the world. But imperfect seeing is an obstacle to action-may even lead to a wrong or disastrous action. Imperfect seeing is the thief of efficiency and it is the cause of delay, inaccuracy, and costly accidents.
Most people are running daily risks because their vision is not crystal clear. Automobile driving on dimly-lighted roads, machine work, countless tasks which require quick but accurate eyesight, put a strain upon the eyes of men and women today. Six out of ten of them cannot naturally see perfectly, and only two of that six have taken the precaution to help their eyes in the work they have to do, by means of glasses.
And the same science which has been fundamental in teaching man the truth about this world, and has helped him to see the infinitely great and the infinitesimally small, can help you too, to see more clearly the ordinary things about you. Seeing is believing; have your eyes examined and see that they are right.
By Dr. J. Fred Andreae, Secretary, Maryland State Board of Optometry.
Vision and Action
Someone who ought to know has figured out that eighty-five percent of our knowledge comes to us through our eyes, and when you come to think of it, that figure is reasonable enough, even though most of this knowledge may not come from reading. That is because seeing is believing-and remember that believing is the basis of action and carrying on the business of the world. But imperfect seeing is an obstacle to action-may even lead to a wrong or disastrous action. Imperfect seeing is the thief of efficiency and it is the cause of delay, inaccuracy, and costly accidents.
Most people are running daily risks because their vision is not crystal clear. Automobile driving on dimly-lighted roads, machine work, countless tasks which require quick but accurate eyesight, put a strain upon the eyes of men and women today. Six out of ten of them cannot naturally see perfectly, and only two of that six have taken the precaution to help their eyes in the work they have to do, by means of glasses.
And the same science which has been fundamental in teaching man the truth about this world, and has helped him to see the infinitely great and the infinitesimally small, can help you too, to see more clearly the ordinary things about you. Seeing is believing; have your eyes examined and see that they are right.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Vision Importance
Eye Health
Imperfect Eyesight
Accidents Prevention
Eye Examinations
Glasses
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. J. Fred Andreae
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. J. Fred Andreae
Story Details
Eighty-five percent of knowledge comes through eyes; imperfect vision causes inefficiency, delays, inaccuracies, and accidents in daily tasks like driving and machine work. Six in ten people cannot see perfectly naturally, but only two use glasses. Science aids clear vision; get eyes examined.