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What is Submucous Cleft Palate?

Stethoscope on laptop. Submucous cleft palate.

A cleft palate refers to when a fetus's facial tissues fail to fuse together. A submucous cleft is covered by a mucous membrane, which means it isn’t as easy to see. Here’s a look at its signs and complications, diagnosis, and the treatments available.

Cleft Palate Symptoms

Doctor at desk. Cleft palate symptoms.

A cleft lip forms when a fetus’s lip tissue fails to merge together. It can be easier dealing with a cleft palate if you know what to expect. Here’s a look at the symptoms of a cleft palate.

Cleft Lip Causes

Cleft lip spelled out in alphabet toys with a stethoscope.

A cleft lip is a slit in the upper lip that appears when a baby’s lip fails to completely fuse together. Here’s a look at the causes and risk factors of a cleft lip.

Astigmatism Surgery: What to Expect

patient and doctor going over astigmatism surgery

Astigmatism is a condition of the eyes. Depending on the specifics of your case, you may be a candidate for one of several surgeries for astigmatism. Here’s a look at what to expect from most astigmatism surgeries.