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If you’ve ever gone to the hospital or emergency room you know that one of the first things to happen is getting an IV. This is done because Cataract surgery has made remarkable advancements in the past few decades, helping millions of Americans regain clear vision. Now, Quigley Eye Specialists is taking another step forward with the State-of-the-Art Catalys Laser …

By Andrea Bickerton, M.D. With the start of a new year comes new resolutions and one that typically tops most lists is the resolution to lose weight and get healthier. There are many programs available to help with weight loss and you’ve probably heard of the hCG diet at some point. Dr. Andrea Bickerton, MD of Refined Image discusses the …

Michael J. Petrocelli, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S., C.W.S.P. Board Certified Ankle and Foot Surgeon and Board Certified Wound Care Specialist A form of arthritis can cause painful, red, boney, growths; consequently, bunions can also be hereditary and run in families, especially in females, generation after generation. More women than men experience the painful boney growth on their big toe, known as a …

Timothy Quinn, M.D. – Ophthalmology Cataract Awareness Month is a great time to step up in helping to educate and drive people to seek treatment for one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness in the United States. 1According to a Prevent Blindness® study, nearly 25.7 million Americans ages 40 and older have cataract and the number will increase …

By Peter Convard – General Manager It’s that same time of year again. The beginning of a new start, and what better time to finally get serious about your wellness goals? Countless people want to lose weight but doing so effectively requires a lot more than just working out or going to a gym. CoreFit by Design is not your …

Feet and leg problems have a severe impact on quality of life but can easily be prevented by maintaining our secondary hearts. Why do so many people suffer from problems with their feet and legs? Swollen feet and ankles, nighttime leg cramps, restless leg syndrome, varicose veins, non-healing lower leg ulcers, loss of sensation in the toes, all are remarkably …

Courtesy of Personalized Retina Care of Naples The macula is the central area of the retina that provides the most intricate details of sight. It is an oval area that acquires images that travel through the cornea and lens and provides visual communication to the brain. Signs & Symptoms of Macular Degeneration 1. No Symptoms. In the early stages, there …

By Greg Pascucci The New Year is synonymous with making resolutions—from quitting smoking to dieting to lose weight. For Elsie Fessler, a resident at The Carlisle Naples, an active retirement community, January is a great time for self-reflection to determine how to be a better version of herself. “Unfortunately, when you make ‘general’ goals for the year, those plans don’t …

Living in Florida provides gorgeous weather throughout the entire year, which allows for an active lifestyle. But with all of this healthy activity, many individuals are more prone to injury and wear and tear. Your shoulder is a combination of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that provide an extensive range of motion in common everyday tasks, as well as in …

By Dr. Linell King It is astoundingly difficult to hold someone’s attention for more than five minutes these days. That’s why I’m taking a unique approach as a physician: inviting you to dinner in the company of others who want to learn more about how to achieve greater health, lose the excess weight in 2020, and improve their quality of …