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91. LASIK: Wait, why should I have it?
Every so often it may be useful to remind ourselves why we do or no longer do something—or why we might do something new. Case in point: LASIK or laser vision correction. Especially with the active summer season rapidly approaching, you may be thinking now is the time to free yourself of the perennial encumbrance of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Of course doubt creeps in once you’ve made a decision. But you...
92. Leisure Activities Rife With Loud Noise
With more than half of Americans who experience noise-induced hearing loss not working in noisy jobs, the spotlight turns to what Americans are doing in their leisure time. May 1 marks the beginning of Better Hearing & Speech Month—a time to assess lifestyle habits that may be contributing to hearing loss as well as schedule a hearing evaluation for anyone with concerns about their hearing. About 40 million U.S. adults aged 20–69 years...
93. Loss of Voice - When to see the ENT?
When to see the ENT about Loss of Voice / Hoarseness? By: Elizabeth M. Hueman, MD Do you ever wonder what may be causing your hoarse voice? Hoarseness is a change in the quality of your voice resulting in loss of voice, raspy voice, or a low or high pitched voice. When you speak or sing, your vocal cords which are muscles in your larynx (voice box) come together and touch creating...
94. Love Your Heart, Test Your Hearing for World Heart Day, the Better Hearing Institute Urges
Better Hearing Institute Washington, DC, September 16, 2014—Your heart and hearing may have more in common than you realize says the Better Hearing Institute (BHI),(www.BetterHearing.org) which is raising awareness of the link between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease for World Heart Day, September 29. A growing body of research shows that a person’s hearing health and cardiovascular health frequently correspond. So BHI is encouraging people to take a free,...
95. Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss among Americans ages 65 and over. Know your risks and save your sight. What Is Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a problem with your retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged. There are two main types of age-related macular degeneration, the Wet AMD and Dry AMD. For details and...