The visionary doctors at Ocala Eye have good reason to celebrate. For nearly 50 years, they have been on the leading edge of innovation, providing Ocalan’s and residents of surrounding communities with the latest diagnostic services, medical equipment and surgical techniques, as well as top quality routine eye care – all …

Christopher Manseau M.D. Arthritis of the thumb is one of the most commonly affected areas in the body.  More women than men suffer from thumb arthritis; however, men can develop it too.  Usually people over the age of 40 will start to experience tightness, limited range of motion, and pain in …

Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, aphasia and many more complications. There are Several Different Types of Strokes: • Hemorrhagic strokes are when a damaged blood vessel begins …

Happy national occupational therapy month! This month is used to recognize those who spend their lives working to hearing and speech month. Speech language pathologists diagnose and treat a multitude of issues including swallowing difficulties, voice disorders, lip and facial weakness, clarity of speech and cognition (including memory, logical thinking/reasoning and …

Elderly patients who complain of joint pain and stiffness usually have osteoarthritis (OA), but other forms of arthritis should also be considered. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), for example, is an autoimmune disorder rather than a degenerative disorder that affects patients at all ages. Early diagnosis and treatment of RA can prevent or …

American House There are a number of different types of skin cancer, however, melanoma is the most harmful of them all.  Every hour a person dies of melanoma; this year alone, over 130, 000 new cases will be diagnosed. Preventative measures and early detection are key. On average, skin cancer screenings …

Written by Patricia Spitzer, PA-C – In collaboration with Dr. Thi Tran According to the American Academy of Dermatology 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.  Roughly 3 million Americans are affected each year and that number has consistently been on the rise. In fact, skin …

People depend on their eyes to last a lifetime, and the Board-certified ophthalmologists of Lake Eye Associates are ready to assist with answers about a few disorders that become more common as everyone gets older. What Care is Needed for Aging Eyes? Once you reach age 60, it is highly …

Every woman desires tight, tone, wrinkle-free skin and wants to know how to get it. In Europe and other countries, more and more women have discovered a natural solution to reverse the signs of aging skin – live cells from from placenta membrane, and there are plenty of benefits that …

By Robert C. Goethe, MD Medical marijuana (cannabis) is a relatively new phenomenon in the United States, being first legalized in California in 1996 and now available in 29 states. It’s becoming ever clearer to many physicians that it is a very effective medicine that can be used for chronic pain, …