Just like a camera, the human eye has a lens that focuses light on the retina, the film in the back of the eye. With advancing age, the lens of the human eye becomes cloudy typically in your 60s or 70s. The cloudy lens is … Read More
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
During November, National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month aims at making the general public more aware of the disease and the scale of it among the U.S. population, as well as bring new light potential care options for those affected. Although Alzheimer’s affects approximately 1 in … Read More
LSDC Accredited by AAAHC
AAAHC, or the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization formed in 1979 to assist ambulatory health care organizations in improving the quality of care provided to patients. We do this by establishing, reviewing, and revising Standards, measuring performance, and … Read More
June – Cataract Awareness Month
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. They occur when the lens of the eye is cloudy and can be present at birth or as a result of injury or aging. Symptoms are varied and may include, among other indications, blurred vision, … Read More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experience. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI (National Alliance of … Read More
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, held in March each year, offers healthcare providers who care for patients with diseases of the colon and rectum a valuable opportunity to educate their community about these diseases and promote awareness of the importance of colorectal cancer screening, prevention, … Read More