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  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Last month, we learned what an aortic aneurysm is, how it can be detected, its presentation, and risk factors. This month, we’ll discuss diagnosis and treatment. How Can It Be Diagnosed This can be done with the help of an ultrasound, a painless, safe test that does not involve any radiation. If confirmed and found…

  • New to Contact Lenses? Here Are Some Healthy Habits

    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 to provide good vision for those who require vision correction. However, poor compliance can wreak havoc on your eyes and vision. Here are some tips to protect your eyes and maximize your vision with contact lenses: All contact lenses are…

  • Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    An aneurysm is a weakening or dilatation in a part of an artery. About 15,000 people die of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) every year in the U.S. About 200,000 new cases of AAA are diagnosed every year. Most of these are diagnosed by tests that are done for unrelated reasons.  The aorta is the…

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