Glaucoma is an eye disease that results in damage to the optic nerve. This nerve transmits images from the eye to the brain and constant damage can lead to eventual blindness. In general, eye pressure causes the damage to the nerve fibers. There are many risk factors that can lead to glaucoma like old eye injuries, family history, increased age, high blood pressure, and corticosteroid use. If you have one of these risk factors, then you should ask your ophthalmologist for a glaucoma assessment.
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If you are an adult with varicose veins, then you are not alone. The condition affects between 15% and 25% of adults, and almost 50% of individuals who are older than 50. Old age, an increase in weight, and a family history of varicose veins increase the risk of this condition forming. Additionally, you are likely to see the veins if you sit or stand for long periods throughout the day. You can work with a physician to treat the veins, and lasers may be used to close off the blood vessels.
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If your doctor recently handed you a prescription and informed you you'll need an apothecary to fill it, what does that mean? What is an apothecary, what do they have to do with your medication, and how do you go about finding one?
What is an Apothecary?
In olden days, the apothecary worked in a shop were medicines were sold -- often called the apothecary shop, for obvious reasons. Of course, medications in those days were often more herbal-based than they are today, and it was nothing for villagers to seek a cure of chamomile, catnip, or fennel from the apothecary to cure ailments ranging from sore throat to weight loss.
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If you have recently undergone dental implant surgery, you may be experiencing some mild symptoms, such as pain, swelling, and minor bleeding around the insertion sites. If so, you may decide you want to try one or both of the following homemade, natural treatment options for relieving your discomfort, as well as help prevent infection, using ingredients found in supermarkets and pharmacies.
Option 1: Apply A Soothing, Cold Compress On Your Gums
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If you're thinking of having a tattoo safely removed, your skin care specialist may suggest various options. Laser tattoo removal is the most common procedure for tattoo removal, although it can be costly and involve several sessions over a period of many weeks. Other options include dermabrasion, cryotherapy and pulsed light therapy. A dermatologist or specialist in aesthetic medicine can determine which method might work best for you.
Do It Professionally
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