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116. North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Offers New Laser Cataract Procedure

North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat (NCEENT) is the first eye surgery center in the Triangle to offer “bladeless” cataract surgery with the LenSx Laser. The most scientifically advanced technology available. Indeed, NCEENT specialist in cataract and refractive surgery Dwight Perry, M.D., is already up-to-speed and performing the new procedure. (See figure right; image source:http://www.heraldsun.com/news/showcase/x249848879/New-laser-procedure-offered-locally-for-cataract-surgery-patients.) As with the advent of LASIK and then the advancement of Intralase technology,  cataract surgery can now be...

117. North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Sponsors the Durham Bulls

North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat presents the Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Stripers, Thursday, June 14 at 7:05 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. It’s the second year NCEENT has chosen to sponsor the bulls. “We enjoy an evening of fun, food and baseball with our doctors, providers and staff,” says Sinead Ingersoll, North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Chief Operating Officer. “It’s a wonderful start to celebrate Father’s...

118. North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Offers Glasses at Duke

North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat now offers glasses in a new optical center inside Duke Eye Center, located at 2351 Erwin Rd in Durham, NC. NCEENT Optical Center – Erwin Road offers a wide variety of glasses and sunglasses from Coach, Ray-Ban, Lily Pulitzer, Gucci and more along with Tomato Glasses for children. The optical center is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and is located on...

119. Nosebleeds - When to see the ENT?

A nosebleed, or epistaxis, is just as common as it is annoying.  It can happen when you’re at a restaurant. It can happen after a shower.  It can happen while you’re sleeping!  And as the air gets drier in the winter, they tend to be more frequent. What causes nosebleeds? Nosebleeds are most commonly caused by small breaks in the lining of your nose, near the front.  This is because...

120. Nothing Wrong with Undergoing Youth Treatment for LASIK in Durham, NC

Young adults who have had vision problems since their adolescent years may have clearer sight through LASIK surgery. In an article for MedScape, writer Nancy Melville reports: “LASIK surgery is safe and somewhat more effective in patients younger than 25 years than in older patients, according to a retrospective analysis of more than 5000 eyes. “Statistically better outcomes in all evaluated metrics were seen for younger, appropriately selected patients,” said investigator...