How do you rate your visual quality of life?
We all can measure our quality of life, but have you considered where your “visual quality of life” falls on the scale? Dr. Kathleen Digre, a distinguished neuro-ophthalmologist and former president of both the American Headache Society and the North American...
Photophobia “not a single disease; it’s a symptom,” says distinguished eye expert
The medical term “photophobia,” as it is written, is a misnomer read as “fear or dread of light.” Dr. Kathleen Digre, a distinguished neuro-ophthalmologist and former president of both the American Headache Society and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society,...
Migraine still widely under-diagnosed, expert says
A very painful and disabling condition, migraine affects all genders and ages. Since it is recognized as a widespread ailment by medical experts, why is it so tremendously under-diagnosed? “Of people with migraine in population studies, only about half of the people...
Patients’ inconclusive diagnostic results led doctor in new direction
It can and does make a difference when a physician treating us goes the extra mile, spends a little more time listening, and is whole-heartedly dedicated to helping their patients. I am pleased to welcome back Dr. David Clarke, an expert in gastroenterology and...
“Stress alone can make you physically ill,” expert explains
When the term ‘pain’ comes to mind, you might automatically think of recovery from a surgery or a noticeable physical injury. But what about pain that feels somewhat widespread, achy, and you can’t pinpoint the source? Another question, what is a prevalent feeling...
“Visual Snow” a newly recognized disorder that may be triggered by migraine, concussion, infection, more
We all know what “snow” is on a television screen when a satellite or cable connection is lost, right? Imagine that happening to your vision. Visual Snow and Visual Snow Syndrome, conditions that are under-represented and under-diagnosed, are still being heavily...