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Jun 11, 2019
Sparkler Alert
You wouldn't hand your child a blowtorch. Don't hand them a sparkler.
Jun 04, 2019
What’s New in Contact Lenses for Spring and Summer?
Whether you’re new to contacts or have been wearing them for years, here’s what you need to know.
Apr 22, 2019
Women's Eye Health: Why It's Different
Women’s eye health deserves special attention—for lots of reasons.
Apr 16, 2019
What You Need to Know About Cataracts
Cataracts become more common as you age.
Mar 13, 2019
The Lowdown on Lasik
LASIK vision-correction surgery delivers freedom from eyeglasses and contact lenses, the technology is incredibly precise, and it’s quick and painless
Feb 20, 2019
What People with Low Vision Want You to Know
As a clinical social worker and psychotherapist in the John A. Moran Eye Center’s comprehensive Patient Support Program, Amy Henderson, MSW, LCSW, is well aware of the misunderstandings surrounding people with low vision. She and her colleagues—including counselors, an occupational therapist, and a vision rehabilitation specialist—support low vision patients and their families daily, debunking myths along the way.
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FDA Approves New Treatment for Postpartum Depression
Jun 12, 2019
Postpartum depression is overwhelming depression and the inability to care for yourself and your newborn—about 1 in 7 women will suffer from postpartum depression after giving birth. Progesterone is the most common hormone in pregnancy, and the dramatic drop in progesterone after giving birth may have a role in depression postpartum. OB/GYN Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about the pros and cons of brexanolone, a newly FDA-approved synthetic version of the allopregnanolone steroid, meant to treat postpartum depression.
Play Interview3 Things that Can Kill Young, Healthy People
Jun 6, 2019
Generally, people who are young and healthy aren't necessarily prone to dying—but, there are still exceptions. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the top three health conditions that can kill people who are otherwise healthy and the warning signs that may be overlooked or mistaken for other conditions.
Play InterviewChoosing Between Botox vs. Fillers
Jun 4, 2019
If you’re looking for cosmetic facial rejuvenation but don’t want to go under the knife, Botox or fillers are a common option to smooth out troublesome areas on the face. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Eric Cerrati explains the difference between the two products, risks, side effects, and what kind of results you can expect from the procedure.
Play InterviewStudy Reveals Need for More Autism Screening in Toddlers
May 31, 2019
A recent study shows that the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder during early childhood, between the ages of 2 and 3, has remained stagnant over many years. Autism specialist Dr. Deborah Bilder explains why the statistics are troubling and how early diagnosis and intervention can make a difference.
Learn more about early signs of autism spectrum disorder.
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