Scarless Thyroid Surgery
Surgeons at Mass. Eye and Ear offer minimally invasive thyroidectomy surgeries that result in no postoperative scars. The adverse effects of a neck scar, a de ...
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Skip the Yellow Glasses for Night Driving, Study Says
Yellow lens glasses are sold with promises to reduce headlight glare from oncoming traffic and help aging individuals see better at night. A new study ...
4 Questions with a Cross-Linking Expert
Corneal cross-linking, a minimally invasive, in-office procedure, is the only treatment that can slow or stop the progression of keratoconus—an eye disorder that was once thought ...
10 Questions with Mass. Eye and Ear Otolaryngology Residency Program Director
Focus sat down with Program Director Dr. Stacey Gray to get the ins and outs of the Mass. Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Otolaryngology Residency ...
Researchers to Build Cell Atlas of the Human Eye as Part of International Collaboration
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) awarded a $2 million grant to a team, including Mass. Eye and Ear ophthalmology scientists, as part of a global research ...
The Top 3 Options for Laser Vision Correction
There are many reasons people decide to have laser eye surgery, from convenience to career. How do you know whether it’s right for you? Laser ...
How to Use a Sinus Rinse Kit the Right Way
If used correctly, sinus rinse systems such as the neti pot are great tools for cleansing the nose. Sinus specialist Dr. Benjamin Bleier walks Focus ...
5 Eye Injuries to Watch Out for this Summer
With the increase in outdoor activity during warmer temperatures, there may be an uptick in risk for eye injury. Mass. Eye and Ear has the ...
What I’ve Learned After Nine Operations and 66 Rounds of Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
This May, Bob Cancalosi, 58, shared his story at the 18th annual Founders’ Day luncheon, an annual event to celebrate Mass. Eye and Ear’s mission ...
One Reason Both Boys and Girls Should Be Vaccinated for HPV? To Prevent Head and Neck Cancer.
Head and neck cancers linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) are on the rise, and vaccinating all children — boys and girls — could help slow ...
Fact or Fiction? 4 Things To Know About Spasmodic Dysphonia
With many misperceptions about spasmodic dysphonia, it can be hard to know what’s true. Dr. Kristina Simonyan, a leading researcher on this condition, shares the ...
The Miracle of Balance: What Happens When the System Gets Out of Sync
Renowned Mass. Eye and Ear balance expert Dr. Steven Rauch, MD, explains what balance is, why it is miraculous, and what people can do to ...
