Category Archives: Get The Facts

Baylor College of Medicine: Taking a dip in some cool water is one of the best ways to beat the heat this summer. While there are many water safety tips out there, Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Sumitra Khandelwal says those who wear contact lenses should take extra precaution when it comes to protecting the…

The Financial: It is well known that obesity has been a health issue in the United States for years. More than one in three adults are obese, and more than one in 20 adults are extremely obese, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases. But what is not well known is…

The Journal: The Optometry Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) is a comprehensive eye clinic that service members, their families, and retirees can rely on for all their vision needs. “Currently we provide services for primary care, pediatrics, Traumatic Brain Injury services, a diabetic screening clinic, medical contact lenses, low vision and vision…

The University of Washington -  Pink eye often puts its victims, and those around them, on red alert. Whether it’s a hazy morning discovery of an eye crusted shut, or a glance in the mirror any time of the day to reveal a sickly pink overtaking the whites of the eyes, there are few things more…