Inadequate Blood Supply to Bowels Causes Mesenteric Ischemia
Mesenteric ischemia is a not very common cause of abdominal pain and occurs typically in...
Prioritize Your Eyes in 2025!
The eyes are one of the most important organs in our body, allowing us to...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment
Last month, we learned what an aortic aneurysm is, how it can be detected, its...
New to Contact Lenses? Here Are Some Healthy Habits
by Ryan Peardon, O.D. Contact lenses, when used properly, are a safe and effective method...
Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
An aneurysm is a weakening or dilatation in a part of an artery. About 15,000...
3 Things Every Diabetic Should Know About Their Vision
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in adults. November is...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment
Last month, we learned what an aortic aneurysm is, how it can be detected, its...
Eye Damage From Your Halloween Costume? Now That’s Scary!
by DAVID LOEWY, MD While October is well known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month it...
Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
An aneurysm is a weakening or dilatation in a part of an artery. About 15,000...
A Guide to Over-the-Counter Artificial Tears for Dry Eye
by Chelsea Hollier, O.D. Dry eye disease, also known as Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, is a prevalent...
3 Options for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Management
In the previous two columns, I discussed aneurysms that occur in the aorta situated in...
Doc, What Are These Floating Things I Am Seeing?
by DANIELA FERNANDEZ, O.D. Floaters are small specks or particles that float within the vitreous...
Aortic Dissection: Diagnosis and Management
In the June article, we discussed aortic dissection, its symptoms, and its classification. Let’s discuss...
Hindsight Is 20/20, so Prioritize Eye Safety Now
by TERRANCE HAFNER, O.D. The eyes are one of the most important organs in our...
Aortic Dissection: Rare and Potentially Deadly
Aortic dissection is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the main blood...
Vision Myths, Debunked!
by ANISA PATAIL, O.D. Whether it’s an old wives’ tale or something a friend mentioned...
Suffering From Lymphedema? Learn More About This Common Condition
Lymphedema is swelling caused by obstruction or reflux in the lymphatic vessels and is one...
Visual Wellness in the Workplace: A Prescription for Proper Home Office Ergonomics
by Daniel Smith, O.D. In the realm of visual health, the significance of proper workplace...
What on Earth Is Ischemic Optic Neuropathy?
by EDWARD ATTAWAY, O.D. Ischemic optic neuropathy may seem like a complex term, but it...
Lower Extremity Swelling May Be Linked to Venous Insufficiency
The abnormal buildup of fluid in the body is called edema. Edema is commonly seen...