Cataracts are a common condition that may lead to complete vision loss if left untreated. It occurs when the normally clear natural lenses in the eyes become thick and opaque. This causes the vision to become cloudy, foggy, or blurred and may also affect how color is perceived. One who has cataracts may also be overly sensitive to lights and may have trouble seeing at night.
There are different types of cataracts that develop for different reasons. Read More»
If you accidentally injure yourself, chances are good that you are going to have your doctor recommend physical therapy to you. This can be frustrating because you might not feel that you have the time to go to physical therapy. You might work demanding hours that don’t leave energy for physical therapy or physical therapists in your area might not be open late. One way to make sure that you go and recover from your injury without having to change your work schedule is to go to physical therapy during your lunch hour. Read More»
Melanoma is one of the more common types of cancer, and it is estimated that almost 74,000 new melanomas will be diagnosed in 2015. Luckily, melanoma is relatively easy to treat when it is caught early. When melanoma is discovered while in the earliest stage (1A), the 5 year survival rate is 97% and the 10 year survival rate is 95%. Like all types of cancers, if melanoma is not caught early and treated as soon as possible it can spread and the survival rate is lower when the cancer is at a later stage when found. Read More»
Most people think of getting your wisdom teeth as an end-of-high-school event; certainly less exciting than prom, but perhaps not as bad as an AP Calculus final. But more people are now choosing to have their wisdom teeth monitored starting years earlier, sometimes as early as 11 or 12, and then having their wisdom teeth removed before they erupt. So why the change – and is it a good idea? Read More»
Abdominoplasty, aka tummy tuck, is a very popular procedure for individuals who have excess skin around their abdomen, which is most commonly from having a baby (or two or three!) or losing a significant amount of weight. This skin is unflattering, but a tummy tuck removes that excess skin and fat from the area, tightens the muscles and leaves the skin tighter and flatter. However, if a tummy tuck procedure is something you’re considering, here are three things that you need to be aware of to help improve your chances of a smooth, successful procedure and recovery: Read More»
