Most people think that if they research a condition or disease on WebMD they are suddenly an expert in that area. However, these websites will make you believe that just about anything you have is typically a lot more serious than it is— can you say cancer? As one of the most detrimental eye diseases, […]
As an eye condition that gets its reputation amongst middle school boys as the “fart on your pillow disorder,” conjunctivitis or pink eye is a lot more easy to catch than you might otherwise know of, and it doesn’t typically involve the said, “fart on your pillow.” Usually passed from one human to another by
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As an adult, you know right from wrong. You know you should look in your side mirror before switching lanes, that broccoli is healthier than cake, and that even as an adult, nobody can take care of you quite like your mom. However, you may have some habits that are causing you more harm than
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LASIK eye surgery is a laser surgery used to correct your vision. To be deemed a suitable candidate for this type of surgery, however, you will first have to come into Longwood Eye & LASIK Center for a consultation. During your appointment, you will be evaluated and examined. This article will discuss how you can
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The adage, “You are what you eat,” couldn’t be truer— especially when it comes to your health. For instance, if you eat a healthy diet full of vitamins, minerals, and proteins, you are more likely to live a healthy life. Did you know that eating a healthy diet cannot only impact your heart’s health but
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As a parent, one of the first things you learn is that your kids run the show which can make things like taking them into Longwood Eye & LASIK Center to get an eye exam seem like a real chore. However, we have created a brief guide for you to use to get your little
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Getting an eyelash in your eye is one thing but getting something more serious in your eye like a chemical or cleaning agent is a little more worrisome. Whether you work in an industry where you are more prone to injury, or you simply got into an accident while cleaning your house, it’s important that
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Think of your skin as a rubber band; the more it is used and the older it is, the less elasticity it has. If you have started to notice that the skin around your eyes is losing elasticity and is starting to droop, then you may want to consider getting an eyelid lift or a
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You would never hop into a submarine or a spaceship without knowing exactly what you are going to expect. Similarly, we want all of our patients to feel the same way before they come into our office. As one aspect of your biannual examination, we at Longwood Eye & LASIK Center will test your eyes
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Just like any other organ in your body, the eye is very complex and intricate. And because it is all-seeing, that just adds to the depth of it all. Even though our doctors at Longwood Eye & LASIK Center are eye experts, it’s still nice to be an informed patient. To help you learn a
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