Glaucoma: Myself
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Lattise/eyelashes
Asked by T.L. from Phoenix
on December 30, 2010
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Hi!
I was wondering what you ladies thought of lattise? It was originally made for glaucoma, and they realized it lengthened
peoples eyelashes. My SIL and Neice both...
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- Personally, I would never use it. As with all medications there are risks and side effects. It's just not worth it. I also agree with you, who knows what might hap...
- Funny you asked this, because I've been researching this today. I've been using Latisse on and off for a year or so, and it really works. You don't have to worry...
- I would never even consider it? Risking permanent discolorations and other side effects for longer eyelashes? REALLY? I don't see the appeal of that at all! In my opin...
Health Insurance Jargon
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on January 31, 2011
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I just want to make sure I understand what my health benefits actually mean... lol
1. "considered at 100% of the allowed amount, no copay"
Does this mean that t...
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- The problem here is the phrase "allowed amount." Your doctor may charge $120 for an office visit. Your insurance may "allow" $70 for that visit. That means that the...
- well since you have some clarification on the "allowed amount" part, then yes talk to your doctor about what they actually charge and ask the insurance compy what the ...
- "Allowed Amount" simply means the insurance company will not pay more than a certain amount for a specific service. For example, if your doc would like to charge $5...
How to cure tearing eye in toddler?
Asked by T.N. from New London
on May 9, 2008
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My 20mos. old daughter's right eye has been tearing for over a month now. I brought her to the ped. yesterday to get it checked and he is sending her to an opthamolog...
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- my son's eyes have been doing that since birth.. some kids have allergies that make that happen, some have blocked tear ducts.. Make sure you go to a pediatric optham...
- My friend's son had a blocked tear duct with the same symptoms. They tried medication and massaging of the duct area near the inside corner of the eye. They finally ...
- i know this sounds scary but i have the same problem and after scanning my eyes a billion times with those scary orange drops in my eyes my opthamologist asked me if i...
Rat Terrier w/Glaucoma! We Need Help!
Asked by N.I. from Daytona Beach
on June 9, 2009
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Hi everyone,
My mom and me are very sad and we need some help. I used to have a rat terrier dog named Howie, that unfortunaly I had to give it to my mom for her to t...
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- We have a dachshund that had the same problem, lost sight in one eye at age 4, lost sight in the 2nd eye about 4 years later and is now completely blind. He had the s...
- You can't diagnose glaucoma by looking at an eye. It sounds like the dog has cataracts which is completely different (but a lot of people mix them up). The lens of t...
- I am sorry to hear about your dog. I too love my animals. My Westie was almost 15 when he died in February. He too had eye issues, and we had to pay some money but it ...
Health Advice
Asked by K.H. from Clarksville
on August 8, 2009
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My 7 year old daughters eyes stay dialated. I have always told her that they look like cat eyes. She has complained now for 3 years with really bad headaches. To the p...
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- If she is worried about and you are worried about it, then continue seeking doctors who can help. Right now you are in control of who you see and what can be done. N...
- I would definitely ask for more tests, and see if you can get her to a pediatric neurologist. You'd be amazed at what is out there. We went through the same thing wi...
- Have her eyes always looked that way or have they just recently started to look like they are dialated? My son (4 years old) was born with a condition called Anaridia...
Friend Has Mean Child
Asked by B.R. from Washington DC
on November 11, 2006
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I have a very good friend that has 2 children and 1 on the way. Her oldest child has Sturge-Weber Syndrome. This has caused her to have port wine stains on different a...
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- Hi B.! Boy, don't you just want to scream at both the mom and the child! The best thing for your child (and your sanity!) is to just disassociate yourself with this ...
- I have a friend who has a baby with downs and my best friend meet her and keep telling me that if she would have been pregent with a downs baby she would have had a ab...
- I have to say that you are GREAT!! Teaching your son to love everyone even if they have port wine spots and a eye patch, that little girl is blessed to have a friend l...
Dog Allergies in Small Child
Asked by S.R. from Chattanooga
on February 6, 2011
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My almost 5-year-old son is allergic to my 12-year old dog. In the winter months, he has a lot of trouble with chronic sinusitus and I'm sure it's from the dog allerg...
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- Hi S., I was allergic to dogs (and many other things) ALL my life until I detoxed my home. I know that sounds funny but when I removed all the things that broke dow...
- Wow this is a tough one. I would really balk at getting rid of my elderly pet as well. As others have suggested your son's allergies might not be the dog or only the ...
- I so feel your pain, as I am an allergy sufferer and know that my dog (recently had put down due to health) and my cat affect me. I hate not having respite in my own ...
Problem Solving for a Mom Taking Care of Her Elderly Mother
Asked by J.A. from Omaha
on November 8, 2009
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My Mom is 85, healthy, happy and still lives alone. She has mild memory loss and often forgets her very important eye drops. My siblings and I are there on a daily bas...
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- J., Since you and your siblings are there already there daily, is it possible that someone goes in the morning to help with the eye drops and then someone goes over...
- Is there a neighbor who could easily do this? My grandmother is 93 and lives on her own, but she can only do it because she barters with her neighbors--she watches nei...
- J., They make talking watches or alarm watches. I believe you can purchase at radio shack. I hope this helps.
Drug Testing Whehn Applying for Welfare
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on August 9, 2011
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I read that Flordia and Kentucky are going to start drug testing those who apply for welfare. There have been all the rightous quote on facebook about how people who ...
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- While in theory, I think it's a fantastic idea, but I wholeheartedly agree with you that only the child will suffer.
- Yes, yes, and yes!! It's about accountability. We deserve to know that our tax dollars are being spent to help people who need it, not people who make a career out ...
- EDIT: Child Find is geared for children birth through age 3. There are two separate sets of regulations guiding the processes with different criteria and requirements...
Eye Tubes
Asked by C.W. from New York
on April 2, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter had eye probing but the procedure did not work. The next procedure is tubes in the eyes for 6 months. Has anyone had a child with this? If yes...
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- HI C.! DONT READ MY MAIL TO OFTEN SO HOPEFULLY THIS WILL HELP. BUT MY SON HAD THE EYE PROCEDURE DONE TWICE! BUT HE WAS BORN w/THE GOOPY EYES & HE IS NOW 21 MTHS OLD. ...
- Hi C., I'm retired from a college medical school ophthalmology department. I would highly recommend you get a second opinion from a doctor - pediatric ophthalmologis...
- Eye tubes, or shunts are a treatment for a vision condition called "Glaucoma" where the fluid pressure inside the eye builds up. It will cause blindness if not correct...
