Treating Uveitis

Left untreated, uveitis can lead to vision loss. It's important to seek medical help right away.

What Is Uveitis?

Uveitis is a serious eye problem. Left untreated, it can lead to other conditions, such as glaucoma, and even vision loss. Here's what you should know about possible causes and symptoms.

Treating Dry Eyes

Artificial tears are the most common treatment for dry eyes. If they don't ease your symptoms, your eye care provider may put in plugs. Or they may advise surgery to stop the draining and increase the tear film.

After Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery: In the Hospital

After surgery, you'll be moved to a recovery area where you can be closely watched. From there, you may go to a special care unit or a regular room. The hospital stay after minimally invasive heart surgery varies, but is often 5 to 7 days.

Having Carotid Endarterectomy

Endarterectomy is the removal of plaque from the carotid artery through an incision in the neck. This surgery has a low risk of stroke or complication (1% to 3%). It typically involves a quick recovery with little pain.

Carotid Artery Problems: Surgery for TIAs

You have narrowing of a blood vessel or carotid artery in your neck. It is caused by a substance called plaque that has built up in your artery. This can cause a transient ischemic attack or TIA. Here is information on surgery to help your condition.