Tips For Adjusting To Your New Eyeglass Prescription

Posted on: 26 April 2017

If you went to the optometrist today and now have a pair of prescription eyeglasses that have a stronger prescription than your last glasses had, then you should realize that it will take at least a couple of weeks to get used to wearing your new glasses. Since your brain needs some time to get used to seeing through your new prescription lenses, there isn't anything you can do to completely eliminate this adjustment period.
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3 Important Times To Take Your Child To An Urgent Care Center

Posted on: 22 April 2017

Are you the parent of one or more children? Are you worried about how you'll be able to pay for any illnesses or injuries that your children get? Many people simply take their children to the emergency room but this can be expensive if you have no insurance or are under-insured. Going to see your child's pediatrician can be less expensive but it may be impossible to get an appointment for several days or weeks.
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Diabetic Family Member? Know These Signs That They Need Urgent Medical Care

Posted on: 17 April 2017

Most patients with diabetes can live pretty normal lives as long as they watch their diets, monitor their blood sugar, and use insulin as directed. However, diabetics are still at an increased risk of many ailments, from diabetic comas to serious eye conditions. If you have a friend or a loved one with diabetes, it's helpful to know what signs indicate that you should get them to an emergency room -- or urgent care center -- sooner rather than later.
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Wondering How To Treat Your Grandchild's Lice When You Have Arthritis? What Are Your Options?

Posted on: 11 April 2017

If you have primary custody of your grandchild, you may deal with daily reminders that you're no longer as spry as you once were: whether huffing and puffing to keep up with a toddler as he or she runs toward a body of water, spending all weekend recovering after a particularly fast-paced game of catch, or waking up in the middle of the night to change bedding after a potty-training accident.
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