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(71 7 , .B-323H Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 10,1988-829 tion of the pending GATT treaty an “important step toward opening world markets.” We must do everything possible to promote Irce trade between all nations, because this is our only means of ensuring that protection ist barriers won’t be imposed against U.S. goods,” Veneman said. arrows should be avoided. • Always check toys for sharp, exposed edges, points, nails screws and guns. • Avoid toys that shatter o break easily. • Check for loose parts tha become unattached, exposm sharp metal or plastic. • Examine dolls, stuffed am mals and other soft toys for rigid interior frames that can poke through the outside covering. • Don’! allow your child 10 have inexpensive novelty sunglas ses that can break and lacerate the eyes. • Inspect old toys lor damage or defects “Recognizing eye injuries can also prevent long-term damage to eyesight ’ says Pickering ‘\ simple Olack eye may conceal other damage anu lead to trauma tic glaucoma or cataracts later." If a child displays any of the following symptoms, seek modi cal attention: • Obvious pain and visual difficulties. • A cut or tom eyelid. • One eye that does not move as well as the other. • Abnormal pupil size or shape. • Blood m the clear portion of the eye. For more information on pro ecting children’s eyes, send a ielf-stamped, self-addressed, bus ness envelope to: National Socic y for the Prevention of Blindness Pennsylvania Project, 909 'Jortli Second St., Harrisburg, Pa., 17102.
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