Villages

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) rarely announces itself with a single dramatic symptom. It builds slowly, tired legs after a long day, faint swelling around the ankles, skin that feels tight by evening. Because these signs are so easy to dismiss, one of CVI’s most serious complications often goes unnoticed until …

Dry eye disease affects millions of people worldwide, causing symptoms that range from mild irritation to debilitating pain that interferes with daily life. For years, the standard advice for sufferers was simple: use artificial tears and hope for relief. Today, the landscape of dry eye therapy has expanded dramatically, offering …

When it comes to managing your health, convenient access to care matters. That’s why UF Health continues to expand services in the Mount Dora community and beyond with a new primary care and multispecialty location, now open and ready to serve patients. The new site brings even more options closer …

Innovative Therapies Group A child’s expressive vocabulary grows rapidly from the time of his first word at approximately 12 months, through first grade. Did you know that the average 2 year old uses over 200 words growing to 1000 words by age 3 years to over 1600 words by age …

When it comes to pain management, The Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is the new name creating waves in The Villages and Ocala, Florida. Led by Dr. Brent Compton, the institute offers a comprehensive array of interventional pain services designed to alleviate chronic and acute pain, thereby enhancing patients’ quality of …

Neuropathy is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing chronic pain, numbness, and significant disruption to daily life. Traditional treatments have often fallen short of providing comprehensive relief, leaving patients searching for innovative solutions. Enter the Summus Laser, a cutting-edge therapeutic approach that is revolutionizing neuropathy treatment …

Feeling short of breath, heart palpitations, chest pain and tightness? Do you know the signs of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? And if you’re experiencing them, are you taking steps to see your cardiologist to find out what’s the cause? For many people, that have CAD symptoms, they, unfortunately, ignore their …

By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW Not all trauma is loud. Some of it is carried quietly. When most people think about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they picture panic attacks, flashbacks, emotional outbursts or someone who is visibly struggling. But trauma does not always present that way. Many people with PTSD are …

Aging is inevitable — but feeling like a diminished version of yourself doesn’t have to be. At Lake Sumter Urology, we specialize in helping men and women restore their health, confidence, and quality of life through advanced, evidence-based treatments. Three of our most transformative offerings — testosterone pellet therapy, shockwave …

By David Kosiorek, PA-C Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most common types of skin cancer, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. At Lumen Dermatology, our experienced team encounters this condition frequently and wants to ensure patients understand the importance of early detection and proper treatment. What …