Vision changes: Related Videos

Alternatives to Laser Surgery

Alternatives to Laser Surgery The number of people seeking LASIK and PRK, the two most common laser eye surgeries, has increased dramatically. In the year 2000, an estimated 1.5 million surgeries were performed in the United States alone. But is surgery the only way to achieve 20/20 vision? And is it possible to see better than 20/20? Join eye specialist Julius Sherman as he discusses alternative options to laser surgery, both present and future.

Keywords: eye, LASIK, PRK

What Is a Cataract?

What Is a Cataract? When you reach a certain age, it's usually clear that your vision isn't as sharp as it used to be. Learn how surgery for the cloudy lens of a cataract can restore vision.

Keywords: Eyes, eyesight, cataract, cataract surgery, blurry vision, lens, introcular lens, glaucoma, diabetes, ultraviolet light, astigmatism, residual refractive errors, eyeglasses, cornea, binocular vision, macular degeneration, eye surgery

Improving Reading Vision

Improving Reading Vision Aging can often mean losing the ability to read up close. But does that mean a life of looking for lost glasses? Learn what other options are available.

Keywords: Eyes, eyesight, glasses, reading, blurry vision, lens, eyeglasses, cornea, presbyopia, progressive glasses, bifocals, monovision, contacts, contact lenses, CK, conductive keratoplasty, radio frequency energy, eyeball, lasers, laser surgery, LASIK surgery, LASIK, blended vision, refractive procedures, distance vision, reading vision, farsighted, nearsighted, hyperopia

Treating Pituitary Tumors

Treating Pituitary Tumors Tumors in the pituitary can release hormones that wreak havoc throughout the body. Listen to experts explain why shrinking tumors is an important goal in treating symptoms of acromegaly.

Keywords: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, somatostatin, somatostatin analogs, pituitary, tumor, tumors, growth hormone, Parlodel, bromocriptine, Permax, pergolide, Dostinex, cabergoline, Growth Hormone Receptor Antagoist, Somavert, pegvisomant, gigantism, big hands, big feet, headaches, vision problems

Visualization

Have you ever thought about your favorite dessert and started to salivate? You may not have known it, but you were practicing visualization. This technique of mind over body may be used to help treat a range of medical conditions, from warts to cancer. Join our panel of experts as they discuss this powerful mind-body technique.

Keywords: visualization, meditation, relaxation therapy, relaxation technique, endorphin, serotonin, healing, psychoneuroimmunology, high blood pressure, hypertension, pain, asthma, nausea, cancer, chiropractor, acupuncture, presurgery

Changes with Treatment

Changes with Treatment New treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) have translated into increased remissions and longer survival. Hear one CML expert share his hopefulness for CML patients.

Keywords:

FF: chronic constipation

FF: chronic constipation Lifestyle changes, including increased fiber intake, drinking more water, and exercise, have proven value in reducing constipation in people who have no digestive disorders. However, these lifestyle changes lead to improvement in only five percent of people who have chronic constipation.

Keywords: chronic constipation, laxatives, tegaserod, Zelnorm, fiber, water intake, exercise

Adjusting to Your Pacemaker

Adjusting to Your Pacemaker After a pacemaker is implanted, a patient may need to make some changes in his lifestyle to prevent adverse effects. Tune in to learn more about managing life with a pacemaker.