Major Muscles on the Back of the Body

Our bodies have several groups of muscles.  The chart below shows the outermost layer of those on the posterior side of the body.  Some muscles function in opposition, both contracting (flexing) and straightening (extending).  Others work as a group to perform the same function.  The posterior muscles of the trunk support arm and back movements. … Read more

LASIK Surgery Success Factors

LASIK – Success Factors Patients have to meet certain criteria for the successful outcome of the LASIK procedure. The patients should know the requirements to determine whether the LASIK surgical procedure is suitable for them or not. The end result of PRK and LASIK are suitable for most patients. However, every patient is not a … Read more

Cataract Surgery – Choosing a Surgeon

Cataract Surgery – Choosing a Surgeon Choosing a cataract surgeon may be a daunting task as it depends on the severity of the condition and budget in hand. Cataract surgery has great success rates compared to other surgical procedures. An experienced and skilled surgeon can handle the cataract surgery with great ease. Removal of natural … Read more

Cataract Surgery Recovery

Cataract Surgery – Recovery Cataract surgery is not a complicated surgery, unless in rare cases. It is a painless and brief surgery and the patients can go home on the same day of the surgery. However, the patients cannot drive their car or other vehicles immediately after the surgery. Hence, it is necessary to have … Read more

Cataract Surgery – An Overview

Cataract Surgery – An Overview Cataract is an age related condition in which people suffer from vision loss due to the clouding of eye lens. In this condition, the transparency of the eye lens will be lost gradually to become translucent and then makes the lens opaque. Cataract causes complete blindness to patients. The symptoms … Read more

Hallux Rigidus

Introduction Hallux Rigidus Hallux Rigidus is a degenerative-type arthritis condition that affects the large joint at the base of the great toe. A degenerative arthritis is a condition which results from wear and tear on the joint surface over time. The condition may follow an injury to the joint or, in some cases, may arise without a … Read more

LASIK Risks and Complications

LASIK surgery is used to correct refractive errors such as astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia. LASIK surgery helps the patients to eliminate the use of spectacles or contact lenses. Each type of surgical procedure has its own risks, side-effects, and complications. Even though LASIK eye surgery is considered as the safest and successful surgical procedure, it … Read more

Evolution and Types of Eye Surgery

Evolution and Types of Eye Surgery Corrective surgical procedures for human eye have been practicing for more than 100 years. However, techniques for corrective eye procedures are improving from last few decades –especially after the discovery of laser procedures. Artificial lenses are used to correct the refractive errors of the eye. With the help of … Read more