Holes in the retina most often occur at the macula, the thinnest part of the retina and the central point of clear, sharp vision. As the vitreous jelly that fills the center of the eye shrinks with age, it pulls on the retina and can tear it at the macula, creating a hole that causes vision loss.

If you're looking to restore firm and youthful skin through chemical or medical means, you may be considering newer skin care technologies, such as laser skin tightening.

Neuropathy is the medical term for nerve damage. Peripheral neuropathy, which causes pain, numbness and tingling, can be notoriously difficult to treat.

IPL refers to intense pulsed light therapy, a treatment for various skin concerns such as spider veins, freckles, age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, as well as hair removal.