Millions of Americans search for health information online every day. Information has never flowed as freely or as swiftly as today and the internet can be a helpful tool to empower an individual in their medical decisions. But, while the internet is home to many important sources of authoritative medical information, it's critical to remember that not everything you read is good for you rhealth. Information prominently displayed in search engine results can be misleading and confusing, sometimes even dangerous. It is very important that you make informed decisions in concert with your doctor.
Consider the true case of a 26-year-old patient who went to Panama for iris implants to make her eyes look bluish-gray instead of brown. She developed many complications as a result of the surgery, thereby needing to be referred to a prominent U.S. acadmeic medical center for bilateral glaucoma surgery for endstage neovascular glaucoma.
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