Family Physician: A Friend to Depend On

Posted on: 9 September 2015

If you are considering contact lenses, then you have quite a few options to choose from. To help you make a more educated decision, here is an overview of the different types and their benefits: Soft The most comfortable type of contact lens is the soft variant. Flexible plastics allow soft lenses to gently rest on the eye with a minimum amount of discomfort. One of the biggest benefits of soft lenses is that they are very easy to put in and take out. [Read More]

Posted on: 24 August 2015

So, you have decided to give up your prescription glasses and go with contact lenses. You have had the contact lens eye exam, tried the trial pair of lenses for a week or so, and have the prescription to order your first lenses. If you have an eyesight problem that requires special treatment, you will be ordering one pair of contacts to last for a year. However, if you are like most people, you will be ordering contacts that last anywhere from one day to a month. [Read More]

Posted on: 8 August 2015

Menopause can be a tough time during any woman's life. Your gynecologist can help you get some relief with hormone replacement therapy, but you should know that making a few lifestyle changes can also help. These are some of the lifestyle changes that you should consider making if you are going through menopause. With these changes, you can help yourself feel better and can reduce the effects of this major life change on your body. [Read More]

Posted on: 29 July 2015

Your teenage daughter is pregnant and life as you know it has changed completely. This pregnancy is automatically considered to be high-risk because your daughter's body has not finished growing to adulthood. Follow these tips to improve the odds of a healthy outcome for both your daughter and the baby. Find a Specialized Obstetrician You need to find a doctor that specializes in high-risk pregnancies. She will have the knowledge and skill to help your daughter through these 40 weeks. [Read More]