Carlos man lost vision in one eye, earned Silver Star while serving in Vietnam Kerry Nelson of rural Carlos, Minn. had a vision for his life before he was drafted into the United States military in 1965, just as U.S. combat troops were being drawn into the Vietnam War. Looking back, from the hilltop home he built in 2003, and a span of over 50 years, his military experience and its long-term effects are much clearer, though his vision remains cloudy. Kerry Nelson of rural Car

Answer provided by Dr. Andrea Joplin M.D., ophthalmologist at Eye Associates of Central Minnesota, St. Cloud Question: Why should I get an eye exam? If I can see well and my eyes feel good why should I get my eyes checked? Early detection and diagnosis of eye disease is important to avoid loss of vision. The incidence of eye problems increases as we age. At a routine eye exam, we check vision and for any eyeglasses prescription. We look for any other reasons your vision may n

Real teamwork can do amazing things. When two people work together with the same mindset and the same goals, there isn’t much that they can’t do. In the case of a guide dog and their favorite person, the bond they share together can make a person with sight challenges have a much easier life. In the case of Kacy Lyman, of St. Louis Park, and his guide dog, Jamal, the two of them are a true team. And because Lyman is a licensed social worker, he is truly making others’ lives e