Dr. Josie Kosunick of Broad View Eye Center fits one of her young patients with glasses. Now, the center also offers an alternative to glasses and contact lenses for nearsighted children. (Photo Courtesy of Broad View Eye Center)

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Broad View Eye Center is offering a new technology that helps to significantly slow down myopia (nearsightedness) progression in kids, plus reduces the risk for eye diseases.

Myopia is not just about needing glasses or contacts to see far. Myopia is actually a risk factor for eye diseases such as retinal detachments, cataracts, glaucoma and myopic maculopathy.

With increased screen time and less time spent outdoors, myopia has dramatically risen in recent years. Since the 1970s, the number of nearsighted people has risen from 25 percent to 42 percent (and estimated to be at 58 percent by 2050).

Up until now, eye doctors only prescribed glasses or contact lenses, but nothing to slow nearsightedness or correct it. That’s changing.

Broad View Eye Center has tools to slow down myopia progression in kids ages 8-12 through either the use of a daily eye drop or special soft contact lenses.

New research shows that kids who are prescribed these daily disposable contact lenses called MiSight showed a 59 percent reduction in prescription change and a 52 percent reduction in the elongation of the eye (which leads to myopia).

The lens works by changing the focal point of the light that enters the eye to a point in front of the retina, which over time reduces the lengthening of the retina, therefore reducing the myopic progression.

The doctors at Broad View Eye Center are actively prescribing these special lenses to children. To learn more, go to www.broadvieweyecenter.com.

Broad View Eye Center has three locations: 1261 Royalton Road in Broadview Heights, 11925 Pearl Road in Strongsville and 1318 W. Bagley Road in Berea.

Herbs seminar: Discover the fascinating world of herbs -- culinary and beyond -- with Karen Langan, owner of Mulberry Creek Herb Farm in Huron.

The Emerald Necklace Garden Club’s Education Series Seminar from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 2 takes place in the Brecksville Library Community Room, 9080 Brecksville Road.

Langan will introduce participants to many plants not commonly recognized as herbs and discuss their origins and uses. Familiar culinary herbs and ways they can enhance entrees will also be included in the presentation.

The Education Series Seminar is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Contact Jane at jcooperbmw3@gmail.com or 440-526-4213 to register. Additional information is available at www.emeraldnecklacegardenclub.org.

Pet fair: Bring your dog, cat or any pet to Assumption Church, 9183 Broadview Road in Broadview Heights, for the annual pet blessing from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 2.

This year, a pet fair has been added.

The Broadview Heights K9 Unit will offer a demonstration and be available for photos.

All are welcome. Dogs must be leashed at all times. If using a retractable leash, it must be locked in place.

There will also be collections for local animal shelters. The wish list includes paper towels, laundry detergent, bleach, dishwashing soap and gift cards for local pet supply stores such as Pet Supply Plus, Petco, etc.

Also needed are the following cat items: cat food -- dry/canned, cat carriers -- new or gently used, dog kennels for housing new cats, cat toys, short-sided cat litter pans and cat litter.

This is a rain-or-shine event and will be held in the soccer field behind the church.

Tree program: The City of Broadview Heights Commemorative Tree Program provides opportunities on city park properties for community members, organizations and businesses to remember and honor loved ones or commemorate an individual or group by purchasing a commemorative tree.

Interested individuals must complete the Commemorative Tree Program Request Form and submit it to the service department, located within City Hall at 9543 Broadview Road.

For additional information, visit www.broadview-heights.org. If you have any questions, contact the service department at 440-717-4022 or email ssopata@broadview-heights.org.

The first tree planting will take place in October.

Discarding of wipes: Be considerate. Do not flush wipes -- like Clorox, Lysol, baby wipes, etc. -- down the toilet. These wipes are not made to break down. Dispose of wipes in your garbage and only flush toilet paper. No wipes are flushable, even if the box says they are.

CLE Market: From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8, a CLE Market will take place at the North Royalton Fire Department, 7000 Royalton Road. It will showcase more than 30 vendors and local businesses, selling high-quality foods, baked goods, art, textiles, flowers and more.

Produce market: The North Royalton Produce Market is a cooperative effort of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and partner agencies St. Albert the Great and Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church. The market, hosted the second Tuesday of the month from April through October, is specifically geared toward serving the senior population in our community.

However, anyone who meets the income guidelines, determined by the Federal Government Poverty guidelines, may receive fresh produce from the market. The last market of the year is Oct. 11 at the York Road Recreation Field Pavilion at 14631 York Road.

Place your last and first name on a piece of paper. Put the paper on your dashboard in the window so that volunteers can read your sign through the window.

They are requiring that you clear the trunk of your vehicle prior to the distribution. For safety reasons, they cannot enter your vehicle to load food. Due to safety regulations, you must stay in your vehicle to receive food.

Let the Brecksville, Broadview Heights and North Royalton communities know what is going on with your organization, church, school, business or family. Email me at shirleymac48@att.net.

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