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Meet Amanda Woodworth, MD

Dr. Woodworth is a breast surgical oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC. Here’s what you won’t find on her resume.…

Poor Mascara Removal Leads to Eye Lesions and Serious Infection

For over 25 years, a woman admitted to using excessive mascara each day without completely removing it at night before…

5 Reasons Why You Might Have the Chills

Are chills serious? Shivering and goose bumps can accompany a wide range of conditions, from a too-cold environment to cancer.…

Is There Relief for Sciatica?

Do you feel a sharp, knifelike pain radiating down your leg or an ache in your lower back? It may…

3 Signs You Might Have a Hernia

It’s important to catch a hernia before it causes problems. These signs will help you know what to look for.…

Under Pressure: How Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Saved a Promising, Young Student’s Eyesight

In March 2019, Namita Sarraf’s life changed. She began suffering episodes of redness, pain, and light sensitivity in her left…

What You Need to Know About Diverticulitis

Pain in your lower left abdomen is a hallmark of this surprisingly common condition. If you’re 40 or older, there’s…

What Are the 5 Most Common Eye Injuries for Athletes?

Every year, nearly 40,000 people suffer eye injuries when participating in sports or recreational activities, according to the American Academy…

Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for Glaucoma Awareness Month

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and the ophthalmologists at the USC Roski Eye Institute understand that the more people know…

From Silhouettes to Sight: How a Keratoprosthesis Corrected One Patient’s Lifelong Struggle with Vision

Ever since Roslymn Caldwell was born, she had eye conditions. What began as a lazy eye in childhood advanced to…

Keep Computer Use from Causing Eye Strain with These Helpful Tips

More and more people of all ages are straining their eyes to read, watch videos, play games, study and work…

Top 10 Apps for Visually Impaired People

Living with low vision or blindness can present numerous challenges on a day-to-day basis. Simply running errands, preparing meals, recognizing…