ELEVATE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE Unconventional Items to Pack on Your Next Flight
When preparing for your flight, it’s essential to pack the basics, such as clothing, medications, toiletries, and your travel documents. However, there are some surprising and often overlooked items that can greatly enhance your flying experience. These unexpected additions in your carry-on can make your air travel experience more comfortable, enjoyable, and stress-free. ELECTROLYTES Flying is dehydrating! Because airplane cabins are kept at a lower humidity level, your body dehydrates quicker than normal. To help keep your body hydrated without a dozen trips to the bathroom over the course of your flight, pack some electrolyte packets to mix into your water. Speaking of water, pack an empty water bottle with you, and after passing through security, you can fill it up at a water fountain! NOISE-CANCELING HEADPHONES Flights can be noisy. You can never predict crying babies, loud talkers, or hyper kids traveling alongside you. Noise-canceling headphones can provide a peaceful oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the airplane. They block out ambient noise and allow
you to relax, listen to music, or enjoy in-flight entertainment without any distractions.
COMPRESSION SOCKS Wearing compression socks on an airplane is crucial for maintaining healthy circulation during long flights. Prolonged periods of sitting can lead to blood pooling in your legs, causing swelling, poor circulation, and even deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Compression socks apply gentle pressure to your legs, reducing discomfort and circulation complications. PORTABLE CHARGER While you may have remembered to pack your plug-in phone charger, bringing along a portable charger and power bank is a lifesaver! Sometimes, finding an available charging station in a crowded airport can be tricky. But having a backup power source on the plane makes it possible to keep your devices charged throughout your journey! When packing for your next flight, don’t forget to include these trip-saving items in your carry-on for a more pleasant travel experience — you’ll be glad you did!
A VISIONARY TRANSFORMATION GREGORY’S EYE MAKEOVER JOURNEY
Gregory first met Dr. Scott in 2017 for an entropion repair on his lower eyelids, which involved his lower eyelid curled inward. He enjoyed the benefits of surgery for five years. But the condition began to return in a milder form — rare, but it can occur. “It wasn’t nearly as severe, so I wasn’t too concerned about it,” Gregory remembers. “But I went for my normal eye checkup and they said I needed cataract surgery. The doctor explained that unless we fixed the entropion condition, it wouldn’t be worth it. It would be like putting sandpaper on new lenses.” Gregory returned to Dr. Scott, who opted to try a new procedure to reduce the risk of recurrence. Dr. Scott also suggested an upper eye blepharoplasty. “I’m 75, and my upper
eyelids had started to sag,” Gregory says. “Dr. Scott said we could do that procedure, too, if I wanted, and that it was significant enough that Medicare would pay for it.” Gregory also opted for cosmetic laser work on his lower lids to make the most of the other procedures. We caught up with Gregory a few weeks after his surgery, and he reports he is recovering nicely. “Dr. Scott joked, ‘I threw the kitchen sink at you,’ so it will take longer than my typical lower eyelid surgery,” he explains. “He worked very closely with me to extend my leave of absence at work so I could rest and heal.” Clear guidance from Dr. Scott’s office has helped Gregory throughout the process. “The instructions from his staff have been very precise,” he says. “This is a difficult time to
find good people, but somehow, Dr. Scott has a great team who has his back and I feel very comfortable with him.” Though his healing isn’t quite complete, Gregory has already noticed a big difference. “The crow’s feet and everything under my eyes are dramatically different,” he says. “I think people will probably make comments once I’m back to working full-time. I didn’t start this for cosmetic reasons, but it’s nice.” Gregory is now looking forward to his cataract surgery and seeing more clearly. He’s grateful to Dr. Scott for everything he’s done to get him to this point. “I couldn’t be happier with him and his professionalism,” Gregory says. “He’s the best of the best.”
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