Convergence Insufficiency

Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a problem with the way the eye moves. It makes it hard to focus on things nearby. When the eyes converge, it means they point inward (toward the midline) to focus on something close. With CI, the eyes have trouble doing this. One eye may turn out instead of looking inward. CI can cause blurred vision, double vision, and eyestrain.

Understanding Left Bundle Branch Block

Left bundle branch block is a problem in the heart's electrical system. It causes the left lower chamber (ventricle) of the heart to pump more slowly than normal.

Understanding Heart Transplant Rejection

Rejection is a normal reaction of the body to new tissue put in or on the body. When a person gets a heart transplant, the body's immune system reacts. Immune cells can attack the new heart.

Understanding Aortic Valve Regurgitation

Aortic valve regurgitation is when the aortic valve leaks. The aortic valve is one of the heart's four valves. It is on the left side of the heart. It sits between the lower chamber (ventricle) and the large blood vessel that sends blood to the body (aorta).

Understanding Ear Barotrauma

Ear barotrauma is a type of ear damage. It is caused by a difference in pressure between the inside of the ear and the air around you.

Simple Kidney Cysts

Simple kidney cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form in your kidneys. These cysts often don't affect how the kidneys function. Simple kidney cysts are very common. They rarely need treatment. Most people don't even know that they have them. Read on to learn more.

Understanding AC Joint Sprain

The AC (acromioclavicular) joint is where the shoulder blade (scapula) meets the collarbone (clavicle). An AC joint sprain occurs when an injury damages the ligaments in the AC joint.