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Page 12 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com November 2018 Living Healthy Flashes and Floaters By Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D., Milford Franklin Eye Center Many patients will be aware of small flying “black spots” in the field of vision in one or both eyes. These are called floaters and may be associated with flashes of light. Flashes and floaters may have serious implications on the vision. What are floaters? Floaters are small black shadows in the vision of one or both eyes, especially when looking at a specific surface like a white page, a bright sky or perhaps when walking on the beach. These black spots are impurities in the fluid that fills the back cavity of the eye. This jelly fluid is called the “vitreous” and is a thick fluid which has a consistency similar to egg white. This vitreous fluid is present in the eye from birth, and is not replaced or exchanged during life. It is initially attached to the surface of the retina, which is the light sensitive nerve tissue layer that lines the back surface of the wall of the eye. It is important to note that it is not necessarily abnormal to see black spots in the vision. The size and number of floaters seen is variable; some patients (especially short sighted people) will be aware of numerous floaters, while others may never be aware of the symptom at all. Some floaters can interfere severely with vision, while others are barely noticeable. Although annoying, floaters are usually harmless, and come and go over the years. What are flashes? Flashes are usually caused by the vitreous body tugging on the retina. This tugging occurs when the vitreous body shrinks as a normal part of the aging process. Flashes may last for a few Services on Sale Aromatic Harvest Facial MicroElite MicroClean MicroBoost Lactic Peel Enzyme Peel Pro Peel seconds or several minutes, and can occur on and off for weeks or months. They are usually seen at night or in poor lighting. Eye migraine can cause the perception of similar light flashes although often these flashes of light may have numerous colors. The abnormal light flashes seen with migraines are usually very different, appearing as jagged lines blocking an area of vision or moving slowly across the field of vision in one or both eyes. People who suffer from migraine headaches will often know the familiar pattern of these visual experiences, often occurring just before the headaches begin. These migraine flashes are unrelated to the vitreous body and its attachment to the retina. What causes flashes and floaters? The vitreous is composed of collagen, and this undergoes structural changes with age, and will become more liquid like and watery in later life. At some point, the chemical bonds that link the vitreous fluid to the surface of the retina will become weaker and the vitreous jelly will separate from the retina. This Yoga at the Ashram Your Destination for Yoga & Meditation First Class Free! 368 Village St, Millis, MA www.YogaAtTheAshram.org 508-376-4525 process is called posterior vitreous detachment or PVD and is a normal consequence of aging. Approximately half of us will have a PVD in one or both eyes by the age of 60. PVD will often cause us to notice the sudden onset of new floaters, often associated with flashes of light. Unfortunately, the vitreous body is sometimes more firmly attached to the surface of the retina and may pull away a piece of the retina or tear the retina as it separates. This can cause fluid to escape, pushing the retina off the inside of the eye. This is known as retinal detachment, which is a serious threat to sight. Surgery is needed to reattach the retina if a retinal detachment occurs. When should I seek help? See your ophthalmologist if new floaters appear, with or without sudden light flashes. Any loss of peripheral (side) vision should be investigated without a delay. Your ophthalmologist will give you a complete eye examination. Drops are put in the eyes to enlarge the pupils and determine whether PVD, retinal tear, retinal detachment or bleeding is present. If you have occasional floaters and flashes, you should have an annual eye examination. Symptoms of a PVD most often occur in one eye at a time. Even though your ophthalmologist will check both eyes at the first visit, it is important to realize that if similar symptoms are experienced in the other eye, you should see your ophthalmologist again with the onset of new flashes or floaters as you could be having a PVD in this eye. Is there any treatment for flashes and floaters? Flashes and floaters are usually just annoying, not harmful. However, they can be signs of serious problems (like a tear on the retina) and, for this reason, must not be ignored. For most people, treatment is not necessary. Floaters and flashes usually subside over time, causing no permanent deterioration to vision. At Milford Franklin Eye Center, we use state-of-the-art laser technology to treat a variety of eye problems, including retinal tears with full evaluation of flashes and floaters. When those are associated with a retinal tear, we have in our practice a dedicated retina specialist specializing in the treatment of retinal eye disease. Our retina specialist is an internationally known expert in his field and is on staff at Harvard Medical School. We are the area’s leading eye care practice, and we continue to bring you world class eye care closer to home. For more details, see our ad below. Products 20% off Swept Away Clear Complexion Pads Sheer Moist Anti Age Eye Cream Pumpkin Polish Skin Smoothing Powder Valid for the month of November only, Not valid with gift certificate/ card redemptions. Products available while supplies last. Optical Shop On-Site MILFORD - FRANKLIN EYE CENTER John F. 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November 2018 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 13 Living Healthy 2018 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Awardees Announced The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center(CHC) proudly announced the 2018 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health awardees: Dr. Matilde Castiel, Commissioner of Worcester Health and Human Services, the Hockomock Area YMCA, YMCA of Central Massachusetts and MetroWest YMCA. Each year, Kennedy CHC honors individuals and organizations making an impact on the health of the communities its serve, as well as those who support the Health Center in fulfilling its mission. This year Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy, III will be the keynote speaker as the honorees are recognized on November 1, 2018 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. Hockomock Area YMCA, YMCA of Central Massachusetts and MetroWest YMCA are each valuable partners of Kennedy CHC. The YMCA’s commitment to healthy living is apparent through their collaboration with Kennedy CHC on valuable programs such as the Diabetes Prevention Program, Prevention Wellness Trust Fund, and their focus on providing a safe, healthy environment for youth and families. Dr. Matilde Castiel has always held a professional and personal mission to work with the underserved. She has spent her career focused on improving the collective health of the community through her work as a Board-certified physician in Internal Medicine in the Worcester community for over 28 years, by founding the Latin American Health Alliance (LAHA), and her dedication to non-profits and community health centers. She has served on the boards of several Worcester nonprofits, including The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, Centro Las Americas, and more currently Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Quinsigamond Community College, United Way, and the Boys and Girls Club. The mission of Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center (Kennedy CHC) is to “help people live healthier lives.” November at the Medway Senior Center Veterans Day Project event on November 7th at 4 p.m. Please join us as Medway High School students present the life stories of area veterans to be held at the Medway Senior Center. RSVP by November 2nd at (508) 533-3210 All welcome. Interface Program - Tuesday, November 20th at 12:30 p.m. Come to learn about the free referral service for mental health services available to Medway residents. Please call the center to sign up. For more information on these programs at the Medway Senior Center, call (508) 533-3210. We believe that everyone has a right to accessible, high quality, comprehensive, integrated and compassionate health care. As a community health center, Kennedy CHC has always provided comprehensive care to its patients, who are at disparate risk for chronic disease and poor health outcomes. Our vision is to be a constantly growing, financially sound, Federally Qualified Community Health Center that: • efficiently delivers high quality, accessible primary care services. • becomes the health care home and provider choice of all our patients. • achieves excellence in outcomes with our patients as partners. • remains at the forefront of innovative health care practices. Founded in a Worcester housing project in 1972, today Kennedy CHC has three medical facilities, three dental sites, two optometry practices and six school-based clinics serving residents of Worcester, Framingham, Clinton, Milford, and the surrounding communities of MetroWest and Central Massachusetts. Currently over 26,000 patients of all ages receive care and service through Kennedy CHC’s family practice model of care, a comprehensive approach to the delivery of quality primary and urgent care, medical specialties, nutrition counseling, dental care, optometry, pharmacy, behavioral health, social services, health education and youth development programs. Kennedy CHC is certified as a patientcentered medical home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a model that supports the flow of information among medical teams, coordinating health care visits, utilizing electronic technologies for tracking and errors prevention, and providing follow-up while, most importantly, engaging patients in their care. For more information, visit https:// www.kennedychc.org/2018 Fitness is Fun at … Flipside Gym Session II begins October 22 - Ongoing Enrollment! Veterans Day 11/12 Camp- 9am-3pm $48 first child, $45 for siblings. Open Gympreschool age 12-1pm & school age from 1-2pm. Holiday Hoopla! Friday, December 7th, 6:30pm - 10:30pm. Looking for a night out? Let the kids come play at Flipside while you shop, wrap, go out to dinner, or go to a party…Make it a plan! Gymnastics, crafts, games, open gym movie & snacks. Members & non-members welcome! Gymnastics, Dance/Gym Combo, Parents Night Out, Camps Inflatable Birthday Parties, Field trips, Tumbling Classes 2 Franklin St. Medway, MA | 508-533-2353 www.flipside-gym.com MAC MED PEARLS Presented by Deborah Freeman MacDonald and Brittany Kessel MASSAGE HEALS YOU While we all feel compelled to be busy and feel connected, it is necessary to occasionally get away from the stresses of daily life. Along with meditation, endorphin-inducing exercise, and a steam bath or sauna, few things help to reduce stress more than massage. This “laying of the hands” is scientifically proven to ease pain, reduce swelling, promote flexibility (by stretching and relaxing muscles), flush the by-products of muscular activity (lactic and pyruvic acids) from tired muscles, and break up fibrous tissues and loosen stiff joints. If you exercise regularly, a deep-tissue massage will help speed recovery and improve your stamina. Even if you do not have the time to exercise regularly, massage can help you keep in tune with your body and improve flexibility. Even a single massage session has been shown to significantly lower heart rate, cortisol and insulin levels - all of which help reduce daily stress. One of the telltale signs of anxiety and stress is constricted breathing. Massage can play an important role in relieving respiratory issues and training the body how to relax. At MACMED SPA SALON & MEDICAL, our team of professionals offers massages that will leave you feeling relaxed and ready to take on all that life throws at you! We also offer Cranio Sacral, Lomi Lomi and Thai massage. Call (508) 478-9888 to schedule a consultation. Our salon and spa is located in Milford at 127 East Main Street www.macmedspa.com 1.875” wide
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