Medical Perspectives

Chronic neck pain commonly affects many Americans at some point in their lives. According to Harvard Medical School, approximately 80 percent of people experience regular neck pain during their lifetimes — and annually, 20 to...

While most parents can remember a time before the internet, their children are true digital natives. Between smartphones, tablets and the rise of digital learning, kids are spending more time in front of screens than ever before,...

Chronically high blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common diseases in the world. Roughly 50 million Americans, and nearly 70% of all senior citizens, suffer from abnormally high blood pressure. If untreated,...

In medicine, much of the ability of healthcare professionals to remedy or fight an ailment relies on the stage at which it is first detected. If a disease or issue has progressed to the point of causing permanent damage to the...

As with most medical matters, the two most important questions are generally 1) what causes it and 2) how to treat it. Afflictions of the eye are no different. Because eyes are very sensitive compared to other organs, and because...

Have you ever wondered why your eye care provider spends so much time carefully examining your eyes? Although they are looking for diseases or conditions that can affect your vision during eye exams, he or she is also searching...

Routine eye exams are straightforward, quick and painless. Most doctors recommend screening your vision on an annual basis to ensure your vision prescription is up to date (or to determine you need one) and to make sure your eyes...

It’s easy to take vision for granted when the eyes perform flawlessly. However, when eye problems crop up, it’s hard not to wonder how the eyes work. In a properly functioning eye, a number of elements must cooperate...

Choosing laser eye surgery is a big decision. Whatever your treatment goal, proper preparation before surgery will help you obtain optimal results, speed up recovery, and minimize potential risks. If you’ve done your homework,...