Lasik is an acronym for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. Millions of people around the world have discovered the benefits of Lasik surgery to correct refractive errors of the eyes. These errors include nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The surgery works by…
Area of Injury: Head & Face
They say first impressions count, which is one of the things which makes it so stressful to deal with a face or head injury: they’re so obvious. If you have trouble masking your injury, the next best thing is to have it heal quickly. We are here to help. We have all the information you need to supplement your doctor’s diagnosis with effective ways to treat, or otherwise deal with, face and head injuries. If you have seen your doctor about an injury, but need more advice about quickly and effectively getting your looks back to normal, you have come to the right place. Read this section carefully, and you will emerge with a new look on things, and some great ideas about how to get your look back to normal.
Many people occasionally end up with bags under their eyes, often caused by a number of factors. These include a loss of sleep, alcohol use, tobacco use, salty foods, aging, not removing makeup, over-exposure to the sun, heredity, and sinus…
There are multiple times when a person may get a really odd taste in their mouth from something inedible. A metallic taste is something that many people have experienced at some point. Parageusia is the medical name for a specific…
Earaches often begin due to an infection, but there are many other causes of ear pain. Sinus problems, blockages in the ear canal and even misalignments in the neck could also be the cause of chronic ear pain. An earache…
Everyone gets a troublesome cough occasionally, but when does it become a serious health concern? A nagging cough is more than an uncomfortable inconvenience. It is not only disruptive to a good night’s sleep but, without treatment, it may also…
Sometimes, a person may look at the tonsils and find that they have a white or yellow formation on the tonsil. It may be just sitting on the tonsil or it may appear to be inside the tonsil. These are…
A detached retina relates to the eye and is a serious health concern. It requires immediate medical care. It occurs when the tissue lining the back of the eye, the retina, detaches from the tissue surrounding it. Signs to watch…
Every year, up to 12 million school-aged children end up with head lice. That’s four million more people than live in New York City. Adults are not immune. Treatments can be very upsetting to kids and they are a hassle…
Many medical situations can be life-threatening unless detected early. Aneurysms are one of the most fatal medical sudden occurrences under this category. The most common type of aneurysm is a brain aneurysm. Knowing which warning signs to look for and…
Ear infections (acute otitis media) are a common illness that can be primary or secondary, meaning you can develop one on your own or get one from another medical condition such as a cold. Ear infections are common in babies…