Best way to determine one’s risk for Macular Degeneration: RetnaGene There is still a controversy about which test is the best to determine one’s risk for macular degeneration. Thus far, I have been impressed with RetnaGene’s profile for testing. More and more tests will be published to see, though, if knowing your genetic profile makes […]
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Best Way to Prevent Eczema: The topic of how to prevent eczema is very controversial. This is likely due to the fact that MDs and researchers do not have all the facts as what exactly causes eczema. The biggest issues in my book are the following:1. Nutrition 2. Bathing/moisturizing properly 3. Genetics 4. Environmental Toxins
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How to best assess Plaquenil Toxicity: Briefly There is still much confusion of how to follow patients who are on Plaquenil. All eyeMDs are scared of missing such toxicity but there A. Check Patient’s Dose: 1. REAL Body Weight: Latest research (below) recommends to calculate dose based on REAL Body Weight. 2. No more than
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Biological effects of selenium compounds with a particular attention to the ontogenetic development. Ošt’ádalová I. Physiol Res. 2012;61 Suppl 1:S19-34. Review. PMID: 22827875 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE] Free Article Related citations Select item 199296652. Development of thyroid-related orbitopathy following cataract surgery. Yi BP, Leng SL, Kwang LB, Rootman J. Orbit. 2009;28(6):383-7. doi: 10.3109/01676830903071232. PMID:
I just saw a patient with possible Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP): what should one do? In the above photo, one can see some bone spickules (the black specs above the optic nerve) which are classic for RP. What is the order of care and treatment? 1. Patients must understand it can take time to be sure
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Understanding What is a Visual Field EyeMDs and Neurologist use visual fields to give us information about the nerves of the eye and the entire visual pathway. We can sometimes detect subtle nerve or brain changes or damage before a patient has any symptoms. Understanding what your field of vision is exactly can be difficult
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Common phentermine side effects may include: feeling restless or hyperactive; headache, dizziness, tremors; sleep problems (insomnia); dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth; diarrhea or constipation, upset stomach; or. increased or decreased interest in sex, impotence. Best, Fastest Way to Lose Weight According to Sandra Lora Cremers, MD, FACS Please always check with
Low dose Doxycycline 20mg/d helps chronic dry eye (an inflammatory disease often) by inhibiting inflammatory factors (ie MMPs) with a mechanism which is independent from their antibiotic effect. However at high doses, there have been rare case reports of pseudotumor cerebri (intracranial hypertension). How doxycycline causes intracranial hypertension is not known; however, case reports abound
Acne scars can be a real concern. Below are the best treatments in the world. At least there is now great options. Growing up, I saw so many teens that had no options but to suffer through scarred faces. Summary of steps: Step 1: 1. See a board certified dermatologist with good pedigree: went to
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Rosacea Diet: Foods to Avoid if You Have Rosacea or Ocular Rosacea Individual reaction patterns vary greatly in rosacea. Therefore, a food diary may help to elucidate your special triggers. These triggers below can cause flushing: Avoid as much as possible. Smoking, Spicy foods, Hot drinks, Alcohol Exposure to sunlight Exposure to extreme hot and cold