When you get an eye exam, your doctor will measure and evaluate your vision. Not everyone is knowledgeable about what is considered good or poor vision. While you may have heard of 20/20 vision, many people do not know what 20/40 vision means. Here is what you need to know about vision measurement. If you…
Most people equate respiratory allergies with watery eyes, sneezing and other eye/nose symptoms. However, anything connected to the upper respiratory system can be affected by certain allergies. If you have earaches or ear pressure, allergies may be to blame for your symptoms. Ear pressure can be caused by many different conditions. Changes in altitude when…
The eyes are one of the most noticeable facial features and differences in your eyes can impact your appearance. Many people have the appearance of asymmetrical eyes, often caused by uneven eyelids. If you have the look of one eye smaller than the other, it could be due to ptosis or other eyelid conditions. To…
When you twist your ankle or it is impacted in an injury, you may experience a sprain. Anyone who has had a sprained ankle knows that it can be painful and limit your movement while it heals. If you injure your ankle, it is important to know whether it is a sprain or strain and…
There is no substitute for a healthy smile! Our smiles have a language of their own, and proper care and appearance has never mattered more than it does in today’s world. With the access to dental health data available today, we can now incorporate ways to take care of our smiles right at home, whilst…
The gold standard for restoring missing teeth is the dental implant. If you want a prosthetic tooth that looks and functions like a natural tooth, an implant is the best option. While dental implants may be the ideal solution for replacing missing teeth, they do require oral surgery and an investment. While many people worry…
Lower back pain can impact your comfort 24/7, including interrupting your sleep. There are multiple spine and musculoskeletal issues that can cause lower back pain as well as sciatica, including herniated discs, osteoarthritis and muscle spasms. If your lower back pain is keeping you awake, or you wake up with severe sciatica symptoms, changing your…
Many injuries occur near joints where two or more bones come together. Knees, ankles, wrists and other joints can be broken or sprained from twisting or impact. When you have a painful, injured joint, it is important to know how to tell a sprain from a break. Here are the differences between a sprain vs…
Twisting and injuring your ankle is a painful event. In a moment, your ankle can be injured with a wrong step. The ankle is a complex joint with muscles, ligaments and multiple bones that can be damaged. When you have an ankle injury, you could have a sprained or broken ankle, but they can have…
If you notice white spots on the back of your throat when you look in the mirror, you may be concerned. When the normal pinkish tissue in the back of the mouth has white spots, it can be signs of illness. There are a few possible causes of white spots on throat, most of which…
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