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Issue 38.14 You might think that the family home is a fairly unthreatening setting. And responses to a recent public survey commissioned by the American Academy of Ophthalmology show that people generally agree. * Less than half of survey respondents mentioned the home — especially the yard or garage — as the most common site […] Issue 23.14 Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin in amounts sufficient to control blood sugar levels. People with any type of diabetes can develop hyperglycemia, which is an excess of blood sugar, or serum glucose. Although glucose is a vital source of energy for the body’s cells, […] Issue 13.14 It came as a shock to realize I was the oldest and most experienced ophthalmologist practicing full time in St. George. I still felt 29, “ish”, but I’d been doing ophthalmic surgery for nearly 20years. My closest competitor was at least five years behind me; many of them have been practicing for less […] Issue 45.13 Sharpen your vision! A cataract is a human lens that has become cloudy or yellow, instead of remaining clear. Cataracts are like wrinkles; they come with birthdays. How many birthdays depends on your family’s health history and your luck. Improve your focus, without glasses! Cataract surgery gives the patient and doctor an opportunity […] Issue 28.13 Everybody knows that eating right is the way to keep your heart healthy. The good news is that the same diet that helps your heart is probably also good for your eyes. A diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can pay benefits not only to your heart […] Issue 23.13 Dr. Sharon Richens at the Richens Eye Center is among a select group of doctors nationwide approved to perform a new breakthrough treatment for glaucoma patients who also have cataracts. She is among just 200 eye surgeons nationwide, and is presently the only surgeon in Southern Utah, approved to use a device called […] Issue 13.13 Dr. Sharon Richens said when the group of vision professionals built their new office building two years ago, the intent was to make it a comfortable, beautiful place for patients and employees. But she was also looking at a long-term investment that included saving money and keeping the sunny blue skies of St. […] Issue 51.12 Two eye conditions for which nutritional supplements have been proven therapeutic are: macular degeneration, and dry eyes. People are often surprised to hear their eye doctor counseling them on nutrition, but I feel it’s important pass along what I know. With regard to macular degeneration, the National Institute of Health conducted a […] Issue 39.12 Part 2 Hospitals will always be necessary to provide care for those who need major surgery requiring blood transfusion, more than 24-hour care, or an intensive care unit of any kind. Some patients are simply too frail, too sick or too complicated to be cared for safely in an ASC. Your doctor can […] Issue 36.12 There are three basic components of cost to any surgical procedure, minor or major: facility fee, anesthesia fee, and surgical fee. In general, the facility fee is the most expensive component, then the surgical fee, and then the anesthesia. Fees are set by Medicare, through the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); […] |
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