June, 2023

What to know about high blood pressure during pregnancy

High blood pressure during pregnancy is very common. And for most people, it doesn't cause any harm. In some cases, however, it can lead to complications. Here's what you need to know about the different types of high blood pressure you might experience during your pregnancy. Gestational hypertension This type of high blood pressure starts after the first 20 weeks of your pregnancy and usually goes away within 12 weeks of delivery. Though it typically isn't serious, sometimes it can cause more s...

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?

Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for a sound reason: Sleep is the cornerstone of health and well-being. It's as essential to survival as food and water. While you're sleeping, your body and brain don't shut down. Rather, they go into repair mode. A good night's sleep: • Gives your cells, tissues and blood vessels time to repair and heal. • Strengthens your immune system. • Fortifies alertness, decision-making, focus, learning, memory, reasoning...

A Team with Vision

Watson Clinic’s eye care specialists are experts in diagnosing and treating a variety of eye disorders. Our Optometry and Ophthalmology departments are both located at Watson Clinic Main at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Appointments for either department may be scheduled by calling 863-680-7486. OPTOMETRY Watson Clinic’s skilled Optometry department provides comprehensive eye exams, vision tests, and much more for patients 5 years and older. Our expert eye specialists carefu...