The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that sends images to the brain. Normally, the retina lies against the back of the eye where blood vessels furnish it with oxygen and nutrients. Tears in the retina may impair vision and lead to a detached retina. A detached retina occurs when the retina pulls away from the inside wall of the eye. When this happens, vision becomes blurred, shaded or distorted.
Asthma is a common yet serious disease of children; however, with early detection and proper management, it doesn’t have to hold your child back. The key to proper care is to make sure that you recognize the symptoms of asthma in your child, which may include one or all of the following: an ongoing cough, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
Robotic surgery combines the advantages of minimally invasive laparoscopy with the full range of motion a surgeon needs to achieve better outcomes. Surgeries that may not have been possible with traditional laparoscopy can now be done with da Vinci robotics. We also use robotic surgery to remove uterine fibroids that can prevent pregnancy.
Hearing tests are a routine preventative care tool used in young children 3 to 9 years of age. It allows the doctor to make sure that the child’s hearing is normal for speech development. An ear bud is placed in the ear and the child hears different tones, no action is required by the child but he or she must remain still and not talk or make any sounds.
Nick’s educational background includes earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Nick has over ten years of experience working as a Physical Therapist with a focus in treating orthopedic conditions.
A key to implant success is the quality and quantity of the bone where the implant is to be placed. When patients lose their upper back teeth, there will be a greater chance for them to have less bone in their upper jaw due to the anatomy of the skull, and a natural process that occurs after the tooth is removed, called pneumatization.
Orthopedic medicine is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Our orthopedic surgeons provide the following orthopedic medical services: fracture repair, sports medicine; care of the back, neck, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee and ankle; pain management and epidural injections, work-related injuries, arthritis/osteoporosis.
Discover the benefits of Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy (OMT) at Longevity Center with Dr. Benjamin Kosubevsky. This holistic approach to health integrates the principles of osteopathy with hands-on techniques to support and enhance the body’s natural healing processes. Dr. Kosubevsky’s expertise in osteopathic treatment offers a comprehensive and effective way to address a wide range of health issues and improve overall well-being.
Dr. Craig performs this procedure to eliminate the long deep creases many people develop above their eyes on their eyebrows. We call these deep creases, worry lines or frown lines. The lines at the corners of your eyes are known as crow’s-feet. Botox relaxes the underlying facial brow muscles and eliminates the lines or creases. Treatments involve precisely placed injections and may last for about four to six months. Alternatives include Botox Cosmetic and Dysport.
When you and your family need top-notch primary care services look to Drs LaGrelius Lawrence and Karns, who are all committed to providing you and your family with the best available care, which includes. We provide wellness physicals as a part of the membership. The scheduled periodic exam reviews your current medical issues, assesses your goals for the future and ensures that appropriate cancer screening is completed.
Dental implants have become the preferred method of replacing one or more missing teeth. And many patients have traded in their dentures for the more permanent, more convenient dental implants. Dental implants can be used to replace one missing tooth or an entire upper or lower arch full of teeth. Lower cost alternatives include mini-implants and implant-supported dentures. As an oral surgeon and implant specialist, Dr. Mandell can advise you of the best treatment options for you.
Polishuk Physical Therapy is one of the few providers in the area to offer Erchonia Low Level Laser Therapy. This laser has been getting extraordinary results for our patients. It reduces pain, inflammation, and swelling, and helps to accelerate the healing process, but for the more inquisitive minds, the following will give a little more scientific detail.
