It’s been a long hard winter and yes, we are all looking forward to the warmth of Spring, flowers blooming, birds singing, fun and frolic in the warm sunny months ahead. Unfortunately for some of us, it’s not all sunshine and daffodils, spring can represent some of the most misery filled months for allergy sufferers, dander, pollen and dust, is all you see when you look outdoors and see all…
A chemical peel is the answer to peel away all imperfections and remove the ravages and the damages done to the skin over time. There’s no need to be afraid or intimidated by the process. The name may sound a bit frightening, chemical and peel it sounds painful, but don’t be alarmed. It’s really a simple procedure that can be done at your doctor’s office, hospital, in a lab or…
Visual field testing is a very common procedure that is used to assess vision and can be a great indicator of the overall health of your eyes. It’s a very useful test as it can also be an early indicator of other problems with your vision as well. It’s what eye doctors use to test for several common eye diseases, including Glaucoma, which damages your visual field. Your visual field…
A large percentage of people of all races and ages suffer from diabetes, although it is most common in certain individuals who have a higher risk of developing the disease due to their lifestyle or genes. Diabetes affects blood sugar levels and can be classified as either type 1 or type 2. It can lead to diabetic retinopathy as well as other medical conditions relating to your eyes. The most…
If you spend a lot of time cooking and preparing meals in the kitchen or even if you only visit every once in a while, you will still be familiar with the tearful effects of chopping an onion. There are a lot of things that can send us all into a tearful, sniffing episode, trouble at work, the ups and downs of a drama filled relationship, problematic children, especially teens,…
There are many benefits that come along with aging unfortunately good skin is not one of them. As we age our skin tends to get more finicky and picky about what we do to it, in other words it gets more sensitive. Irritation, redness, dryness, rashes, bumps and allergies can affect your skin, even amongst young people. When you find a solution that works you want to share it with…
Is beauty truly only skin deep? Where does that beautiful glow that seems to radiate from within come from? Beauty does come from within and is truly a reflection of what’s inside each and every one of us. What’s inside is not only a reflection of who we are but of what we are, what we eat, how we take care of our bodies and our overall health. One of…
Your eyes are definitely your window to the world. You want them to be at their best and look their best. If you use a little wisdom, caution and plain old common sense, safety tips you can keep your eyes beautiful and healthy. How you apply your makeup and what you apply, are the two most important things to bear in mind. Change your eye makeup regularly, a good rule…
Tear Lab is a new and innovative way to easily and quickly diagnose dry eye disease. You can easily and objectively assess the patient’s response to therapy in a quantitative and objective way. It also makes the process of diagnosis and treatment transparent and easy for the patient to understand the process and therefore participate in the treatment. They can easily see and comprehend why they are experiencing the symptoms…
BOTOX® and DYSPORT® are prescription medicines that are injected to minimize severe frown lines between the eyebrows and improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles. How does Botox work When you smile, frown or make other facial expressions the muscles contract under the skin. The consistent movement of those muscles draws the skin together and causes it to become less elastic. The result turns into frown lines and wrinkles….
