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In an effort to provide the best care possible, we are pleased to
provide
the latest issue of Focus on Health,
a
digest of new and useful information from the fields of
vision
care and preventive medicine.
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Retinal detachment -
The
retina is the sensory tissue
that lines the back inside
wall
of the eye. Similar to film in a camera, the retina
records
light images coming into our
eye.
A retinal detachment is a true ocular emergency
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requiring immediate
attention and surgery.
The sudden appearance of spots or flashes can indicate a
tear in the retina. Increase in the size or number
of floaters may also be a warning.
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A
growing trend - Herbal remedies
and botanical extracts have a grip on
the minds and pocketbooks of
millions. Spending on supplements exceeds $12 billion a year. Do
you know the difference between herbs, botanicals
and pharmaceuticals? Did you know this industry is
largely unregulated? Should you be concerned about safety
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side-effects?
For answers to the questions,
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