Blog Search Results
Search Results
11. Attack of the Killer Houseplant
I recently had a patient come in to my office complaining of pain and irritation in her right eye. While that complaint is common, this time it was anything but common. The cause? She was in her home, minding her own business, when (allegedly) she was attacked by a Dieffenbachia. Ok, well maybe it wasn’t quite as dramatic as that. Dieffenbachia is a common house plant native to the tropics, and the...
12. Bladeless Cataract Surgery
See the world clearly. North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat offers bladeless cataract surgery with advanced technology lenses that may end your need to wear glasses.Learn more about cataract surgery options on the Cataract Surgery page.
13. Blue Light and Your Eyes
Are your eyes tired at the end of the day? Are you having trouble sleeping at night? These may be signs of Blue Light exposure. What is blue light?Blue light is part of the visible light spectrum. Without getting into complicated physics, there is an inverse relationship between the wavelength of light rays and the amount of energy they contain. Light rays that have long wavelengths contain less energy, and...
14. Born to be an ENT - Otolaryngologist - Head & Neck Surgeon
“I was born to be an ENT doctor, “ said Kevin G. Hueman, MD FAAOA, North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat’s new doctor of otolaryngology. “Early in my undergraduate career, I felt a calling to serve others as a physician. Once in medical school, I gravitated towards a field which included a technical aspect where I could work with my hands. During gross anatomy, I found that head & neck anatomy...
15. Caring for Your Child’s Hearing Health at Home
Caring for Your Child’s Hearing Health at Home: Guidance for Maintaining Hearing Devices, Improving CommunicationAs families shelter in place due to COVID-19, children with hearing loss may need additional help. ASHA offers this guidance to parents:Make sure your child is using their hearing aids and cochlear implants as much as possible.Hearing amplification should be turned on during the day, regardless of what kind of activity the child is doing. Keeping...