The poor vision caused by cataracts can be severe. Fortunately, surgery to remove the eyes’ blurred lenses and implant new ones can offer tremendous improvements. WQAD’s Rae Chelle Davis follows a Quad Cities woman along the journey from poor to excellent vision in this video report.
Archive for Family Health Matters
Totally Tubular! Relief from Ear Infections
WQAD-TV’s RaeChelle Davis interviews Dr. Douglas Dvorak of ENT Professional Services in Davenport about ear tubes as a solution for frequent ear infestions in children as January’s “Power to the Patient” report.
Five numbers you should take to heart
February is American heart month. Heart disease is the country’s leading killer. Quad City Cardiovascular Surgeon Richard Sadler, M.D. says there are five numbers critical to heart health.
Beat winter blues
That frustration you feel over the onset of winter isn’t all in your head. According to Davenport-based Psychologist Rosina Linz, the shortage of light in winter can affect our hormonal balance and contribute to the blues.
