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Seeing the world through new eyes
Intra-Ocular lens implants Technological advancements in Ophthalmology continue to amaze me even after 25 years of practice. In the past few years there has been an explosion in new intraocular lenses (IOL) available. These allow patients to experience better vision and more eyeglass independence. A cataract is a clouding of the natural occurring focusing lens…
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The itching, sneezing, burning questions
Getting answers on allergy season Dr. George Lyle specializes in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the Barranco Clinic in Winter Haven. He often sees patients suffering from allergies. Dr. Lyle answers some questions about these sometimes debilitating problems. Central Florida Health News (CFHN): Spring can wreak havoc on people with allergies. What are…
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Word of Mouth: More to lose than just a tooth
MANY ADULTS will lose a tooth or have one pulled at some point in time. While losing a tooth can be a less-than-desirable experience, you and your dentist still have work to do. If you have missing teeth, the sooner you get them replaced, the better.
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Healthy Cook: Keep memory sharp with the foods you eat
IF YOU SOMETIMES can’t remember where you put your keys, screw cup hooks inside a cupboard near the garage door. To never have to ask “Why did I come into this room?” live in a one-room house. Both work, but neither is tasty.
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Hospice Help: Preparing yourself for the final chapters
EACH AND EVERY DAY, we make hundreds of decisions. We decide what time to wake up in the morning, which shoes to wear, what to have for dinner, or what TV show to watch. But have we taken the time to make a decision that could matter the most? Maybe we have waited and not…
