Why You Should Wear Sunglasses
Dr. Shannon Bligdon, an optometrist at Mass. Eye and Ear, explains why sunglasses are more than your favorite summer accessory.
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What’s Behind Her SMILE?
An alternative to the Lasik procedure — SMILE — is becoming more popular. A Mass. Eye and Ear patient shares what it’s like to have the latest technique in laser vision correction.
Facing Skin Cancer
When diagnosed with her third bout of skin cancer on her face, a Mass. Eye and Ear patient turned to Dr. Jessica Fewkes and the Center for Skin Cancer and Mohs Surgery for help.
What You Should Know About Motion Sickness
Don’t let motion sickness ruin your summer travel plans. Balance and dizziness specialist Dr. Adrian Priesol offers some tips to help you combat this common condition.
Can Staring at a Laser Pointer Cause Permanent Vision Loss?
John B. Miller, M.D., a retina specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear, offers his perspective on laser pointer eye safety.
When’s the Best Time to Have Cataract Surgery?
When is the best time to have cataract surgery? In most cases, it depends on your lifestyle, symptoms and personal preference.
More Than Taste Buds: How Smell Influences Taste
It takes more than just your taste buds to experience flavor while eating and drinking. Mass. Eye and Ear sinus surgeon Eric Holbrook, M.D., explains why your sense of smell plays a role in what you taste.
Why You Shouldn’t Swim in Your Contacts – and Other Eye Safety Tips
Keep your eyes free from infection and irritation this summer with these eye safety tips for days spent at the beach and swimming pools. As the ...
5 Tips For Finding the Right Hearing Aid
Buying a hearing aid can be an overwhelming process — but knowing the ins and outs of these devices can help you find the hearing aid that’s right for you.
Dancing Through Life: A Journey Back to Sight
Blinded in a horrific accident at work, Mass. Eye and Ear patient Wayne Vinson traveled to Boston earlier this week to share his journey to regaining his vision at our annual Founders' Day celebration.
Two Months After Gene Therapy, Jack Sees Brighter, More Clearly
Jack was born with an eye condition known as retinitis pigmentosa associated with RPE65 gene mutations. On March 20, 2018, he was treated with a newly FDA-approved gene therapy drug known as Luxturna — and the results are life-changing.
Why You Hear “Yanny” or “Laurel” — or Both
Mass. Eye and Ear Director of Audiology Dr. Kevin Franck answers the question you’ve been wondering all week: why do some people hear “Yanny” while others hear “Laurel”?
