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Canine Cataracts days of the surgery. The ophthalmologists may start with certification programs that offer breeders the opportunity to

topical medications, but surgery is often the best option. screen their breeding stock and make sure they are producing
Your veterinarian can arrange a referral appointment to an disease-free puppies.
ophthalmologist to further evaluate your pet’s condition and Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center
determine appropriate treatment options. is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your
Since the major cause of cataract is hereditary, cataract pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery,
progression varies from breed to breed and individual to physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine,
individual. Cataracts may develop relatively early in life in extensive diagnostics and emergency service, Palm City
some breeds, but in others the first signs are detected when Animal Medical Center combines exceptional medical
the dog is older. The progression can be so slow that dogs still care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners.
have reasonable sight well into old age. Efforts can be made For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit www.
to prevent inherited cataracts by careful and conscientious palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook
The structure and function of the eye is similar to that of a breeding. Many veterinary ophthalmologists offer eye at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
camera. The camera has a lens to focus light on film, while the
eye has a lens to focus light on the retina which sends signals
to the brain to be interpreted into the world around us. A in Your CoMMunitY
cloudy or opaque lens is called a cataract. The most common
cause in dogs is inherited cataracts, but other cataracts form
after traumatic injuries or systemic disease such as diabetes
mellitus. Cataracts appear spontaneously and can be related Did You Make It To The and the Junior Master Gardeners, club members, family
to other age changes that occur as your dog gets older. The and friends. Thank you to our major sponsors: Circa 69
hereditary cataracts can be seen in many breeds including Jensen Beach Garden Expo? Restaurant and Lindstrom Air Conditioning.
cocker spaniels, Labs, poodles, and Boston terriers. We hope to see you at next year’s 2025 Jensen Beach
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from almost no affect to total blindness. If cataracts occupy On Feb. 24, the place to be was Indian Riverside Park Follow us on Facebook for frequent updates. www.
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will be almost normal. Noticeable impairment occurs when a fun and educational plant and garden fair hosted by
greater than 60 percent of the lens is affected and if opacity the Jensen Beach Garden Club. Visitors stepped into an
progresses to 100 percent, your dog will be blind. The explosion of color, strolling through heavenly-smelling
progression depends on the type of cataract, the breed and orchids, colorful crotons, exotic gingers, fragrant herbs and
other risk factors. Veterinary ophthalmologists can surgically native butterfly-attracting plants. Folks discovered delicious
remove cataracts and restore failing vision caused by cataracts honey, whimsical garden accessories, and practical garden
in your pet. Most pets have few complications and return implements. Demonstrations occurred throughout the day
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that misbehave, caring for orchids and helping bees.
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Center, the Florida Oceanographic Society and new this
year a college scholarship for a Jensen Beach high school
Treasure Coast student. Thank you to the thousands who attended and our
many volunteers, including the Boy Scouts, Traveling Youth
Real Estate Report

Selling? Make Your Home Accessible To Buyers!

By Jim Weix
You can’t sell your
property if buyers can’t view
it. This is so basic that you
might be wondering why
I’m even writing about it, but
some sellers appear as if they
don’t want buyers to look at
their homes.
They unintentionally do
this by creating roadblocks
to allowing agents to show
potential buyers their property. Below are a couple of the most
common roadblocks.
24-Hour Notice Needed
My first question would be: Why?
In many cases, a buyer’s agent sets up the showings for their
client the afternoon before or the morning of showing their client
properties. I prefer doing this the afternoon before, as it gives
everyone time to respond to the showing request.
So now I have six properties to set up showings for the next
day. My buyers want to start at 10 a.m., so we should be done
by 2 p.m.
However, one property requires a 24-hour notice, and it is
now 5 p.m. That property then gets crossed off the list.
There may be times when a seller does need a 24-hour notice,
but it isn’t too often. If a seller doesn’t really need a 24-hour
notice, they should remove that restriction. They will get many
more showings that way.
Listing Agent Must Accompany
In most cases, potential buyers want to view a property and
be able to discuss it between themselves and their buyer’s agent.
They don’t want a helicopter Realtor hovering over them. This
desire for privacy is why most listing agents suggest that the
seller take a short walk when potential buyers are viewing their
property.
If the property has unique features or strange HOA rules, this
information should already be in the Multiple Listing Service
(MLS). If a question arises, the buyer’s agent can call the listing
agent.
Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your options.
I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes Company. Jim
has 25 years of experience selling real estate full-time. If you
have questions or want the services of an experienced expert,
you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.