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When Does Medicare And Private Insurance Pay For Eyelid Surgery?

Issue 47.15

Eyelid surgery is performed most commonly in this country to improve people’s vision. Heavy eyelids and brows can block peripheral and even central vision, making driving, reading and daily chores more difficult. Medicare and private insurance have specific guidelines for covering eyelid surgery. They require patients be seen by a specialist who can […]

Bags And Circles: Why Your Eyes Look Tired And What To Do About It

Issue 7.12

When looking at other people’s faces, the first thing our eyes are drawn to are their eyes. The eyes and the skin around them can tell us a lot about a person, or so we think. When we see dark circles or bags under the eyes we may assume the person is tired […]