Reading Glasses in a Bottle?
Patients are buzzing about a new eye drop, Vuity, that aims to help people who have trouble seeing close-up objects clearly. Focus spoke with vision ...
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Sleepwalking? Sleep Talking? It’s No Laughing Matter
Karen Lee, MD, a member of the Sleep Medicine and Surgery Division at Mass Eye and Ear, Longwood, explains the science behind unwanted sleep behaviors. Sleepwalking ...
What It Means to Be a “Glaucoma Suspect”
Comprehensive ophthalmologist Laurel Tainsh, MD, and glaucoma specialist Michael Lin, MD, help clear up the confusion around this common yet poorly understood diagnosis. You’re at your ...
Which Factors Are Disrupting Our Sleep?
Sleep seven to nine hours a night and still wake up exhausted? If so, there may be something that’s disrupting your sleep. Mass Eye and ...
Knowing the Warning Signs of a Retinal Detachment Could Save Your Vision
Retinal detachments and tears can lead to the loss of sight and should be treated as emergencies. Focus spoke with retina surgeon Mohammad Dahrouj, MD, ...
Why Do We “Spin” After a Few Too Many Drinks?
Matthew Crowson, MD, a member of the Vestibular Division at Mass Eye and Ear, explained how too much alcohol can lead to an acute case ...
Keeping Your Family Safe from Eye Injuries this Holiday Season
Don’t ruin your holiday season with an eye injury. Mass Eye and Ear trauma expert Margot Weinert, MD, offers advice on ways to stay safe. The ...
I Found a Lump On My Child’s Neck. Now What?
Jennifer Setlur, MD, a pediatric ENT specialist at Mass Eye and Ear, Concord, explains what to do when a mysterious lump appears out of the ...
Getting Rid of Dark Circles Under the Eyes
Pause and think next time you reach for an expensive cream to get rid of dark under-eye circles. Facial plastic surgeon Caroline Banks, MD, explained ...
Garlic Up the Nose Won’t Help Your Decongestion. Here’s What Will
Thanks to the rise of TikTok, a social media app, there has also been a rise in risky medical advice from internet “doctors.” The latest ...
Tips to Avoid the Eye Doctor this Halloween
From gladiator swords to spooky masks, Halloween costumes and their accessories can lead to eye injuries if not handled carefully.
Eye Strain from Computer May Be Sign You Need New Glasses Prescription
Eye strain and headaches can be symptoms of too much screen time. But these also can be the first signs that you need a new ...
