Explaining Eyelid Reconstruction Following Skin Cancer Removal
When a bump on the eyelid is cancerous, a patient usually requires surgery to have it removed, which leaves behind a hole. Oculoplastic surgeons like ...
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Choosing LASIK to See Clearly Outside the Camera Lens
The decision to undergo laser vision correction is not an easy one. Once a patient does decide to pursue this course, there are several options ...
Choosing the Best Laser Vision Correction for You
People considering laser vision correction have several options to choose from: PRK, LASIK and SMILE. How can you decide what’s best for you? Specialist Nandini ...
What is a Chalazion, and When To Seek Medical Attention
A bump on the eyelid that pops out of nowhere can be concerning. Sometimes these growths, which might be a stye or a chalazion, can ...
The Economic Toll of Sleep Disorders
Mass Eye and Ear researchers have found that sleep disorders like sleep apnea can significantly impact the wages and overall health care costs of individuals ...
Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Enables Close Look at Obstructive Sleep Apnea’s Cause
When patients struggle with obstructive sleep apnea and conventional treatments aren’t helping, a diagnostic procedure called a drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) can help identify what’s ...
Rethinking the Therapeutic Approach for Disorders Like Tinnitus
Neuroscientist Daniel Polley, PhD, offers a unique perspective on ways scientists could approach therapies for untreatable sensory disorders like tinnitus or hyperacusis. Neuroscience research is in ...
Saving Arpita’s Eye
Mass Eye and Ear oculoplastic surgeon Michael K. Yoon, MD, was part of a team of doctors within the Mass General Brigham system who helped ...
Cancer Couldn’t Tackle Brandon Bolden
Former New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden was treated at Mass Eye and Ear in 2018 for mucoepidermoid carcinoma. He kept his battle private ...
Using Artificial Intelligence to Personalize Glaucoma Care
Mass Eye and Ear glaucoma specialist Nazlee Zebardast, MD, MSc is harnessing the power of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) in an effort to ...
New Mass Eye and Ear Program Offers Tinnitus Management Skills
The Tinnitus Management Program at Mass Eye and Ear aims to help people live with the debilitating effects of tinnitus. Tinnitus is one of the most ...
Keeping Contact Lenses Clean Can Prevent Serious Eye Infections
People commonly make mistakes with contact lens hygiene. Amy Watts, OD, weighed in on the best practices and safety tips for contact lens wearers. Are you ...
