Ocular symptoms tend to increase around this time of year. There could be several reasons for this, including seasonal changes in the environment such as the air getting warmer and pollen counts rising. When symptoms arise, it may be easy to attribute them to these …
Sometime in later adulthood, many people begin to experience the symptoms of cataracts. The National Eye Institute reports that adults have a 50 percent chance of having cataracts or having had cataract surgery by the time they are 80 years old. This condition, which causes …
A lot of thought goes into deciding to have any kind of plastic surgery, especially a procedure that alters the appearance of the face. Blepharoplasty may be one of the most commonly performed facial procedures, but we know patients typically have a lot of questions. …
Many people have heard of cholesterol and essential fatty acids. These are usually associated with dietary habits. Ceramides are additional types of lipids but not something we typically hear about. That is, unless we are exploring how to best support aging skin. Cholesterol, essential fatty …
We all expect the signs of aging to show up at some point. Still, when they do, it’s hard not to be surprised. Though aging will continue indefinitely, there are several ways to manage our appearance. Treatments that address the eyelids and tissue around the …
Millions of Americans are living with the dull, clouded vision of cataracts. A cataract is the clumping of proteins on the natural lens of the eye. The accumulation of these proteins hardens the lens and causes clouding. Normally, the lens of the eye is transparent. …
In many parts of the country, the outside world transforms during the winter season. This necessitates changes to our daily routine. Not only do we pull out the sweaters and boots, but we also need to prepare for seasonal issues such as chilled hands, runny …
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If you have explored the many valuable aspects of aesthetic medicine at all, you may be aware that expectations are everything. Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of cosmetic surgeries and noninvasive procedures like Botox, many people have unrealistic expectations of what is possible with a …
There are times at which we expect our eyes to tear. We may tear up when slicing onions or when watching a dramatic movie, for example. However, it would naturally be surprising for the eyes to water for no good reason. There is a balance …
In case you haven’t heard, vitamin C is one of the most-praised skincare ingredients these days. There is a reason why vitamin C serums are so popular: they actually get results. When used consistently, vitamin C can decrease acne scars, brighten the skin, smooth fine …
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