North Palm Beach Edition

By David A. Goldman, M.D. CentraSight is the first treatment program to use a tiny telescope that is implanted inside the eye … Smaller than a pea, the telescope implant uses micro-optical technology to magnify objects that would normally be seen in one’s ‘straight ahead’ vision.” Imagine the heartbreak for someone who gradually loses the ability to see her grandchildren, …

In 1967 the Beatles released a song titled “All We Need Is Love” which sat atop Billboard’s charts for eleven consecutive weeks. Their manager at the time stated, “… they really wanted to give the world a message… it is a clear message saying that love is everything.” In fact, the simple chorus repeats the words: “all you need is …

The outlook for people diagnosed with cancer is becoming brighter all the time, thanks to a variety of ongoing advancements. Over 18 million cancer survivors are living in the U.S. today, according to the American Cancer Society. Increasingly, many of the nearly 2 million Americans who will be diagnosed with cancer this year will experience cancer more like a chronic …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS But it shouldn’t just be our focus. After all, 2026 is the year of the horse! While that celebration comes next month, the Chinese New Year’s zodiac sign is the species that rivals us in the hair game. The year of the horse is defined as animated, active, and energetic — all traits that …

Have you noticed you have difficulty hearing your family and friends in a noisy restaurant? Do you seem to have difficulty understanding certain people? Do you have difficulty concentrating in noisy situations? Even if you have hearing aids, you may need help over and above the hearing aids. You may physically hear what is being said but the brain is …

Gum recession treatment is easier than ever thanks to the Chao Pinhole Technique®. The Pinhole Technique replaces gum grafts with a quick, simple, and non-invasive procedure that works just as well. Hello Pinhole The Pinhole Technique is performed without grafting. Scalpels and sutures are unnecessary. You can expect little to no downtime. The benefits of the Pinhole Technique are many: …

A selfie is a photograph of yourself taken with a mobile phone or other handheld device, and uploaded to social media – Facbook, Instagam, Twtitter, etc. Personally, I am fascinated with the whole selfie concept. I wonder: do people think so much of themselves that they want others to look at them? Or do they think so little of themselves …

Perhaps the most common misconception among the general public concerning the areas of wills and trusts is the notion that if a couple owns less than $5,000,000.00 in assets, that they don’t need a revocable living trust. This is a false notion. For example, I recently had a fellow come to my office whose mother has just died. All she …

By David A. Goldman MD Apterygium is a fibrovascular growth that typically starts from the conjunctiva (skin of the eyeball) on the nasal side and grows onto the cornea. These are almost always the result of longtime sun exposure; thus, they are very common here in southern Florida. During my residency in Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, there was literally …

The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Yet for many, it’s also one of the most emotionally complicated. For people living with cancer, survivors, or caregivers, the holidays can stir up a deep mix of feelings — joy and gratitude intertwined with fatigue, uncertainty, or grief. Even those in good health can find …