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Don’t Ignore Middle Ear Infection Symptoms

Sep 26, 2017 · Jay Roland · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Whether it’s you or your child grappling with middle ear infection symptoms, the pain and discomfort can cause you a lot of sleepless nights. And while there are plenty of home remedies that provide effective earache treatment, signs of bacterial or viral ear infection should be taken seriously. An untreated … Read More

Not All Common Eye Diseases and Conditions Are Age-Related

Sep 25, 2017 · Daniel Pendick · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

The eye is a complex organ and a lot can go wrong. Age-related eye conditions—macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy—can permanently damage vision and even lead to blindness. They collectively account for most serious vision loss and blindness in older adults. But many common eye diseases and conditions can … Read More

End the Confusion About Cataracts and Their Causes

Sep 25, 2017 · Daniel Pendick · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Everyone is at risk for cataracts as they age, but not everyone truly understands cataracts and their causes. A cataract clouds the eye’s lens; it can become so cloudy that it blurs your vision. Some people have greater odds of getting cataracts. And their causes can be gender-related. For example, … Read More

Cataract Replacement Lenses: You Have Choices

Sep 21, 2017 · Daniel Pendick · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

The type of cataract replacement lenses you need after cataract surgery depends largely on your lifestyle and visual requirements. You may also have to weigh the costs of various cataract replacement lenses because the newer “premium” lenses come with higher out-of-pocket expenses. Remember, during cataract surgery, the lenses of your … Read More

Sinusitis Treatment: Where to Turn

Sep 14, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

What is sinusitis? It may be one of the most common—and painful—nasal conditions we experience. Sinusitis means inflammation of the sinuses—the air-filled cavities above, behind, and below your eyes. Fortunately, sinusitis treatment options can help provide relief. Our sinuses are lined with a thin membrane that produces mucus. Hair cells … Read More

What Is Astigmatism and Why Does it Make Your Vision Blurry?

Aug 22, 2017 · Jay Roland · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Astigmatism, for a relatively common eye condition, is not an especially well-understood term. Simply put, it’s a condition that results when your cornea is irregularly shaped. Because of this condition, light can’t focus on the retina in the back of the eye, making it harder for you to focus on … Read More

Ear Infection Symptoms: What Causes Them and How You Can Prevent Them

Aug 18, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Ear infections occur when one of the Eustachian tubes that connect the ear to the back of the throat becomes swollen, and fluid builds up in the middle ear (the section just behind the eardrum). Bacteria or a virus can also cause an infection of the middle ear. As most … Read More

Cataract Symptoms: Correcting the Clouded Vision Caused by Cataracts

Aug 7, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Have you experienced cataract symptoms? Typically, they involve cloudy spots that form on the eye’s clear lens. The spots consist of protein and water; as you age, the proteins clump together, causing the lens to cloud and turn yellow. While cataracts may not show up in younger people, the process … Read More

Sinus Infection: What Medications Do You Need?

Jul 13, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

A sinus infection may feel like it’ll never end, but there are many ways to soothe symptoms and speed up your recovery. Sinus infections are inflammation of the sinuses, which are cavities above, behind, and below your eyes. Infections happen like this: The sinuses are lined with a thin membrane … Read More

Tinnitus: Treatment and Prevention

Jun 1, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, which causes a person to perceive noise in one or both ears when no external sound exists. The noise can occur intermittently or persistently and can interfere with sleep and concentration, and has been linked with stress and depression. The condition is … Read More

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