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131. Seeing an Eye Doctor in Durham, NC? Important Facts on LASIK Surgery
Over the years, medical technology has seen significant improvements in machines and equipment used in all kinds of treatments today; these have dispelled most, if not all, of a would-be patient’s concerns about MRI scanners, and of course, LASIK surgery. To further improve your understanding on the matter, here are some basic facts about LASIK that can help you should your eye doctor in Durham, NC prescribe it for you. What is it?...
132. Seeing Eye to Eye—Talk to an Eye Doctor in Durham, NC about Cataracts
If you are worried about cataracts, know that you’re not alone. According to News in Health, a monthly newsletter from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “About half of all Americans will either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery by the time they reach age 80.” If it turns out that if you do have cataracts, the good news is that modern treatments are easily available and are highly successful. News in Health cites...
133. Seeking out an Eye Doctor in Durham or Roxboro for your Glaucoma Solutions
Glaucoma, or damage to the optic nerve, is known as one of the precursors of permanent blindness that must be addressed and treated through an eye doctor in Durham, NC and other cities. However, new research shows that the treatment may need an extra component: Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Sun Yat-sen University in China have shown that acute glaucoma in mice is largely an...
134. Signia and Phonak Hearing Aids
North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat sells, fits, and services Signia and Phonak Hearing Aids. If you run into problems with your hearing aid or have questions, please call our audiologists, like Jennifer Rollinson, at 919-595-2000. We'll do our best to help you troubleshoot.Both Signia and Phonak offer virtual support with Apps. Simply download the Signia App or myPhonak App to your mobile phone or tablet. These apps allow...
135. Sleep Apnea Hits the Gas with “Snore & Roar”
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) My 1971 Mustang Mach 1 and I recently attended the “Snore & Roar” car show here in Durham on October 5th 2013. As you may notice, this show was put on to help raise awareness about Sleep Apnea. The most common form of this medical condition, known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), affects many millions of Americans and is caused by recurring airway blockage during sleep. Affected...