Entries from July 2008 ↓
July 27th, 2008 — general
LAUREN BOOTH: I swear by (and swear at) the man who gave me 20-20 … - Daily Mail
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Laser eye surgery encompasses a number of procedures but the most advanced, and most popular, is Lasik - laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis - which was … |
Super-Fast Laser For Eye Surgery - Oneindia
Preop exams by ophthalmologists urged before oculoplastic surgery - OSN SuperSite (subscription)
In patients who have previously undergone corneal refractive surgery, whether surface ablation or LASIK, tear production is altered for 1 year or more after … |
July 24th, 2008 — general
Vision 101 Quiz
Test your knowledge of basic vision.
Foreign Object removal
Follow these tips if you have a foreign object in your eye.
Color Blindness
Color blind people have problems distinguishing between certain colors, usually red and green.
July 20th, 2008 — general
Minimize Eye Infection
Properly caring for your lenses can prevent serious eye infections, some that could even cause blindness. Below are the top 10 ways for contact lens users to minimize the chance of developing an eye infection.
Fireworks? Play it Safe
The American Academy of Ophthalmology urges families to attend public fireworks displays, instead of using fireworks at home. According to the United States Eye Injury Registry, approximately 12,000 Americans…
July 18th, 2008 — general
Here’s how kids can get along with baby boomers - Everett Herald
There has been more than enough said about how to relate to the young adults in the work force. Those of us who are older, late 40s to mid 50s, are getting whiplash trying to look behind us and figure out what to offer this younger generation. It
Nonprescription glasses a hot accessory - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Los Angeles eye surgeon Robert Maloney was shocked when he bumped into a former patient who was wearing glasses. “I was horrified,” says Maloney, who had performed Lasik surgery on the man to correct his farsightedness.
July 16th, 2008 — general
Cebu Daily News - Inquirer.net
The three popular procedures for refractive surgery today are LASIK (Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis or Laser Vision Correction), PRK (Photorefractive … |
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Eyes Wide Open ; Lasik Surgery Involves Significant Risks - RedOrbit
LASER-ASSISTED eye surgery has become the most common elective surgery in the United States, performed on some 700000 Americans a year. … |
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Femtosecond Laser Could Change Corneal Transplant Surgery - eMaxHealth.com
Researchers at Kellogg were first to discover in the early 1990s that the femtosecond laser, then used for industrial purposes, had great potential for eye … |
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July 13th, 2008 — general
Healthy living means eating right, exercising, and taking time to take - WALB 10
See inside for information on breast cancer, pregnancy, heart disease, dieting, and the latest women’s health news. Abdominal Aneurism Achilled Tendon Tear ACL Tear Acne ADHD Allergies AIDS Alzheimers Disease Amniocentesis Angioplasty Ankylosing
July 10th, 2008 — general
Lasik alums talking to FDA - Raleigh News & Observer
9200 Corporate Blvd. THE STORY SO FAR: The small percentage of patients who experienced problems after lasik vision-correction surgeries want federal regulators to improve oversight and bolster safety rules. WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: A panel of experts
Lasik surgeon settles suit with former patient - NorthJersey.com
A well-known Bergenfield eye surgeon has agreed to pay $2.1 million to a former patient who said he became blind after a laser procedure. The settlement ends one of numerous malpractice lawsuits against Dr. Joseph Dello Russo, who has been tangled in
Extra! UIdaho Student Found Shot to Death - Spokane Spokesman-Review
A 21-year-old University of Idaho senior was found shot to death early today in his Moscow apartment. David Robert Boss, a history major and Boise native, was found dead by a roommate about 2 a.m., Moscow police officials said. Boss’ roommate
