We recently discussed the concern that eye doctors have about diabetic retinopathy due to the subtleness of this condition. Most people do not recognize that they have this eye disease until their sight has been affected. We’d like to prevent this as much as possible so, once again, we’re taking a look at this disease…
Every person who has diabetes is at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. This condition occurs when prolonged periods of elevated blood sugar interrupt blood flow to the tiny blood vessels in the retina. These vessels weaken, swell, and leak fluid onto the small piece of tissue at the back of the eye. The damage incurred…
In the past year, we’ve come to observe any cough as suspicious. Could it mean we’ve been unwittingly exposed to the novel coronavirus? What should we do about the cough if it persists? How can we soothe it quickly and what happens if we can’t? The vast majority of coughing that has taken place in…
Cosmetic aging can be a frustrating problem even when we expect it. We know we’ll develop lines and wrinkles in various parts of the face but, when they make themselves known, we may immediately want them gone. If you’ve begun to feel the irritation of cosmetic concerns like thinning lips, undereye bags, and creases around…
The eyes are more than windows to the soul, as they say; the eyes are also an indicator of health. Like all organs, the eyes respond to internal and external factors. Responses can look similar even when they are to different factors. For example, a speck of dust may feel like a foreign body in…
Botox was first approved as a cosmetic drug in 2002. That feels like a long time ago! At that time, it was not the first cosmetic injectable, nor was it the last. For the past almost-twenty years, though, it has certainly become the most well-known. Since gaining FDA-approval, Botox has helped millions of people manage…
The signs of aging seem to be more evident on the face than any other part of the body. There are a few reasons for this. One, the skin on the face is thinner than in other areas. Two, the face is exposed to sunlight more so than many other parts of the body, and…
As we get older, many potential concerns pop up on our radar. We become aware of lines and wrinkles on the face. We may be told that we should watch what we eat to avoid high blood pressure or high cholesterol. For many adults, vision also becomes somewhat of a matter of importance. Vision is…
This year has delivered more than its fair share of surprises. The most prominent, the one that 2020 may be most well-known for future generations, is the emergence of the novel coronavirus. For several months now, healthcare experts have been working hard to understand the risks, viable treatments, and prevention strategies to mitigate the effects…
Eye health is not something to take for granted. However, we aren’t always taught exactly how to best care for our eyes from an early age. Most adults need corrective lenses at some point and, because this is so normal, it may be perceived as a given; something that is just a part of aging.…
