Turla,M.D.

27/05/2020

EYE COLOR

Three pigments (brown, blue, and yellow) go into creating eye color, which is genetically determined. Pigmentation of the iris surrounding the pupil takes from six months to a year to complete. During that time, a baby’s eyes can go from light to dark with the addition of pigmentation. While the most common eye color is brown, those who wish to change their eye color should resist any urge to undergo potentially dangerous procedures that involve the implantation of “ocular implants” for cosmetic purposes only. Ocular implants do have medical applications for those born with eye defects such as “aniridia” (having no iris at all) and “coloboma” (a type of birth defect where tissue in or around the eye is missing).

Adults and young adults should have a baseline eye exam if they have not been to an eye doctor in a few years. At that exam, an ophthalmologist will measure vision (performing a refraction) and will ask personal and family medical history questions. To schedule an appointment, please call us today. We accept payments by cash, checks, and Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards. We also speak French!

P.S. Green is the rarest eye color.

26/05/2020

First book published. I wrote this book to help those who notice the changes with their eyes and vision as they get older. I hope the information in this book helps you!

Tea with T: Let's Talk About Age Management, Eyes, Part 1

16/05/2020

These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today.

12/05/2020

Sneak peak at book! Coming soon!

07/05/2020

About to drop my first book. It will be the first of a series on the topic of aging. First subject? Of course, it will be about aging eyes!

Photo for attention: Photo by K8 on Unsplash

15/02/2020

Absolutely.

Weight-bearing and resistance-training exercises help maintain and even develop muscle mass, which can otherwise deteriorate.

21/11/2019

06/11/2019

Interesting

Harvard Researcher Says This Inexpensive Action Will Lower Hospital Infection Rates And Protect Us For The Flu Season

06/11/2019

At the home stretch of my locums work here in Maine. I have to admit, I have fallen in love with the place and the people.

19/05/2019

Read the AAFP's position paper on the use of the term provider versus physician when referring to health care professionals.

01/11/2016

Trumps plan on healthcare:
1 Completely repeal Obamacare. Our elected representatives must eliminate the individual mandate. No person should be required to buy insurance unless he or she wants to.
2 Modify existing law that inhibits the sale of health insurance across state lines. As long as the plan purchased complies with state requirements, any vendor ought to be able to offer insurance in any state. By allowing full competition in this market, insurance costs will go down and consumer satisfaction will go up.
3 Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system. Businesses are allowed to take these deductions so why wouldn’t Congress allow individuals the same exemptions? As we allow the free market to provide insurance coverage opportunities to companies and individuals, we must also make sure that no one slips through the cracks simply because they cannot afford insurance. We must review basic options for Medicaid and work with states to ensure that those who want healthcare coverage can have it.
4 Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contributions into HSAs should be tax-free and should be allowed to accumulate. These accounts would become part of the estate of the individual and could be passed on to heirs without fear of any death penalty. These plans should be particularly attractive to young people who are healthy and can afford high-deductible insurance plans. These funds can be used by any member of a family without penalty. The flexibility and security provided by HSAs will be of great benefit to all who participate.
5 Require price transparency from all healthcare providers, especially doctors and healthcare organizations like clinics and hospitals. Individuals should be able to shop to find the best prices for procedures, exams or any other medical-related procedure.
6 Block-grant Medicaid to the states. Nearly every state already offers benefits beyond what is required in the current Medicaid structure. The state governments know their people best and can manage the administration of Medicaid far better without federal overhead. States will have the incentives to seek out and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse to preserve our precious resources.
7 Remove barriers to entry into free markets for drug providers that offer safe, reliable and cheaper products. Congress will need the courage to step away from the special interests and do what is right for America. Though the pharmaceutical industry is in the private sector, drug companies provide a public service. Allowing consumers access to imported, safe and dependable drugs from overseas will bring more options to consumers.

11/09/2016

Inspiration this morning!

30/08/2016

Yikes!

25/05/2016

Try this stand-sit-to-stand test. How'd you do?

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17/05/2016

Three biggest error in Exercise: 1. thinking you can exercise to thinness (you can't!), 2. over emphasizing exercise duration at the expense of exercise intensity, 3. training aerobically instead of anaerobically.

17/05/2016

Just got accepted into an Age Management Fellowship! Tune in for some tidbits about aging gracefully!

09/04/2016

These women are as beautiful if not more beautiful than those "perfect" fitness models. Get inspired!