Dry Eye Treatment

Dry Eye

Dry Eye Syndrome Comparison

When Tears Aren’t Enough – By Paul Glass, OD | WHAT IS DRY EYE?  Dry eye is a common medical issue, annually affecting over 30 million patients over age 50 in the United States and almost 300 million people worldwide. Women are almost twice as prone to dry eye syndrome than men. Common symptoms often […]

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Ear Candling – Good or Bad for Your Ears?

Hearing Services

Ear Candling – Good or Bad for Your Ears?

Alternative Treatment – Ear Candling  | By Kristen Decelles, Audiologist WHAT IS EAR CANDLING? “Ear Candling” is described as an alternative form of therapy designed to pull earwax from the ears or even prevent sinus infections. Some people trace its origins to the Hopi Indians and their spiritual healing beliefs. HOW IS IT DONE? Ear […]

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St. Luke’s is a Proud Participant in Operation Sight

Cataract Surgery

St. Luke’s is a Proud Participant in Operation Sight

I’m pleased to announce that St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute is participating in Operation Sight, which is a charitable effort managed by the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS). The program matches eligible cataract patients with volunteer surgeons who are members of the Operation Sight Network. The mission is to eliminate treatable […]

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Watch Cataract Surgery From Inside the OR

Cataract Surgery

This is a unique look at cataract surgery at St. Luke’s from inside the operating room. Watch as Jeff Wipfli, MD, removes the clouded lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens while the patient is awake and able to converse and follow instructions.

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Ask the Hearing Doctor

Hearing Services

ASK THE HEARING DOCTOR Question: Dr. Decelles, why is it that people say never to use Q-tips in my ears? Answer: People ask me this all the time! They even go on to say that, “It feels so good to clean my ears with a Q-tip after my shower.” The old rule is that the only thing […]

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