If your child has recently been diagnosed with strabismus (crossed eyes), amblyopia (“lazy eye”), or another condition that can impede vision or focus, you may be wondering about his or her available options. Untreated vision problems can often manifest themselves in poor grades, behavioral issues, or even exclusion from social groups, so it’s important to find a workable solution for your child as quickly as possible. Glasses can often provide some benefit for the nearsighted or farsighted child – however, for those dealing with issues affecting the ability to focus or move their eyes, further intervention may be necessary.…
Americans love their coffee, and 54 percent of American adults drink coffee at least once a day. What’s more, the average coffee drinker consumes more than 3 cups of coffee a day. As such, it’s important to understand the effects this popular beverage can have on your oral health. Find out if your daily cup of coffee is good for you, and learn more about the side effects this popular drink could have on your health.…
If you injure your foot, it is often easy to tell if you have a broken bone– bruising, intense swelling, misshapen areas and the fact you heard a pop or a snap could all indicate a broken bone. If you have pain but did not hear a sound, you might assume it is a sprain. However, sometimes intense pain can also be caused by a hairline fracture in one of your bones.…
