THE EYES 261 



Do we now fully appreciate the blessing of good 

 sight ? Then we shall ever be on the alert to guard and 

 protect our eyes. We shall remember that sufficient 

 light from above and behind us in doing close work, 

 rest from close work, and especially rest from close 

 work by artificial light, are among the principal things 

 to be careful about in our daily life. We shall not 

 forget that while weak eyes may be greatly helped 

 by rest and careful treatment, defective eyes can be 

 permanently remedied only by the proper glasses. On 

 first meeting a person, we often decide largely by his 

 eyes whether he is interesting, fun-loving, bright, or 

 soulful. In fact, eyes are often spoken of as windows 

 of the soul. Weak or defective eyes cannot be the 

 truest mirrors of our inner selves. By proper care, 

 we can have them both look and see their best. May 

 we ever strive to make our eyes reflect the best that 

 is in us, and bring in the best that is around and 

 about us. 



