EDS patients are not candidates for surgical correction (such as LASIK) for myopia (near-sightedness), astigmatism or hyperopia (far-sightedness). Ortho-K is a great option and can even slow or halt the progression of near-sightedness in children. The patients wear a lens only at night-time and are free of contacts or glasses during the day. Yes, this is my hubby speaking on … [Read more...] about EDS patients should not have LASIK! Ortho-K is a great option!
Inspiring! A 15 year old creates detection device for deadly cancers!
Jack Andraka, age 15, wins Intel ISEF award for his device to detect some cancers earlier, more quickly and at a drastically reduced cost than traditional testing. He is my inspiration. Do you doubt that a (geeky) therapeutic optometrist could uncover the layers of many 'invisible illnesses'? Please keep your minds open! Innovative thinking can occur in unexpected places. A … [Read more...] about Inspiring! A 15 year old creates detection device for deadly cancers!
Hyperadrenergic POTS – Why so much suffering?
Dr. Diana, as patient, explains a few reasons why hyperadrenergic POTS patients suffer so much. POTS/dysautonomia involves many "invisible" systems that can be difficult to explain to doctors and loved ones. This video will help explain what is happening and what can be done to help the patient and those who care for them. … [Read more...] about Hyperadrenergic POTS – Why so much suffering?
RAW DaM Data!
Dr. Diana discusses the importance of getting a copy of your RAW data! Essential for rare disease and invisible illnesses. Thanks to my friends at www.ACMImimi.org for their great work with music and medicine! Direct link to their video on DaM Data is here: http://youtu.be/0gpk-fbfg4Y … [Read more...] about RAW DaM Data!
Urine in our Invisible Illnesses! Eww…
Dr. Diana's research into invisible illnesses continues with your help! Do you have M.E./CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), dysautonomia, POTS with or without Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or Joint Hypermobility, rheumatoid arthritis, Chronic Lyme Disease, Multiple Sclerosis or Lupus? Let's look at your urine! … [Read more...] about Urine in our Invisible Illnesses! Eww…