When your eye doctor discovers you have cataracts, he or she may not recommend surgery right away. If your early cataracts do not interfere with your vision, your doctor may watch how they progress over the years and decide when the time is right to remove them. Here are some signs that indicate when it's time to start considering cataract surgery.
Seeing Halos Around Lights
When your cataracts get to a certain stage, you'll begin to have problems with glare from sunlight and you'll probably see halos around street lights.
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Golfing helps people stay fit, especially if they walk around the course instead of using a cart. Even golfers who need to rely on a cart get some good exercise and breathe in plenty of fresh air. However, an acute back strain or chronic back pain can develop, and so can a condition known as golfer's elbow. If you're dealing with either of these problems, chiropractic care can offer relief and prevent them from occurring again.
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Military service can leave behind a lot of aches and pains that aren't always explained by a single incident. A combination of different events and the wear and tear of military life in general can lead to pain that becomes worse as time goes by. Unfortunately, due to the cost of medical care and the difficulty of transitioning to a civilian career with injuries, not all veterans may be able to afford immediate or lasting care.
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Over the course of their lifetimes, it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop some type of skin cancer whether it be melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, or squamous cell carcinoma. In most cases, skin cancer is highly curable if caught and treated early. Catching skin cancer early requires being aware of the signs of skin cancer and by regularly getting skin checks at a dermatology clinic. Noticing changes in the skin and pointing them out to a dermatologist is key.
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You've had your latest visit to the eye doctor and finally received your official prescription for eyeglasses. The piece of paper is filled with acronyms and numbers that are very precise to your specific eye care needs. But what do all of those letters and numbers really mean? Here's a look into what your eyeglass prescription is telling you about your eyesight.
OD and OS
One of the first things you'll probably notice are the letters OD and OS.
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