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"The first day of the offseason, LASIK will be happening for me," Hall said. Near the end of Spring Training, Hall started wearing contact lenses again after a three-year hiatus. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Ev3 CEO Corbett resigns Apr 8, 2008
He left IntraLase, which makes laser technology used in lasik surgery, after the Irvine, Calif. -based firm was acquired by Advanced Medical Optics Inc. early this month. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
ASCRS to participate in and co-fund study on post-lasik quality of life with US FDA Apr 8, 2008
CHICAGO, ASCRS Symposium and Congress, (April 7, 2008) The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) today announced that it will participate in a post-LASIK quality of life study with the Joint LASIK Study Task Force, which includes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Eye Institute (NEI), ASCRS and the American Academy of Ophthalmology ... The FDA reaffirms that LASIK is both safe and effective ... The Joint LASIK Study Task Force now will examine... (EurekAlert!)
More of this story Apr 5, 2008
The Louisiana Drug Card Program also provides discounts on such things as eye glasses, contacts, LASIK surgery, hearing exams and hearing aids. Card users can expect to save an average of 23 to 30 percent and in some instances users can save up to 75 percent on prescriptions drugs. (L Observateur, LA)
Confessions of a canine blimp pilot Apr 3, 2008
Soon I will have Lasik on my bad eye so I can see the cheerleaders better. The moral of this story is if things don't go your way, just sue. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
World-Recognized LASIK Expert Dr. James Salz is Listed in Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory Apr 3, 2008
Trusted LASIK Surgeons launched its revolutionary Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory service and information resource for consumers at. What sets the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory apart is a unique screening process ensuring that only the best LASIK Surgeons in the US are listed ... Refractive Surgeons such as Los Angeles LASIK Surgeon Dr.James Salz, are screened based on their experience, research, publications, lectures and patient care standards. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Full Story... Apr 3, 2008
Dr. Mel Clark will be able to perform LASIK eye surgery on site, too ... LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ kerotomileusis ... Because of the traveling laser used to perform LASIK surgery, Eye Services will hold a refractive surgery day. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Summer Babies Nearsighted More Often Apr 3, 2008
Birth Month Can Affect Vision Later - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
Age of cornea's donor doesn't affect transplant Apr 2, 2008
While the availability of donor corneas is currently not an issue, stricter regulations on eye banks and the growing number of people having refractive surgery such as LASIK are slowly dwindling the donor pool. Increasing the supply of corneas could lower the cost of such surgery and make scheduling surgery easier, Lass said. (Cleveland.com -- News)
New DVDs: 'Sweeney Todd,' 'Chipmunks' Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5:01 am. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street' (R): For the lack of better words, "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" goes for the jugular, containing everything from music and mayhem and merriment, to brilliant direction by Tim Burton and a charismatic cast of actors who can hold their own as singers, to boot. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Woody Allen Sues Over Billboard Ads Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5:07 am. NEW YORK -- Woody Allen has asked a federal court to strip a clothing company of at least $10 million for featuring him on billboards in Hollywood and New York. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Ray Romano Working On TV Comeback Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5:07 am. "Every Loves Raymond" star Ray Romano apparently wants to take another run at television -- but this time in there will be some drama mixed in with the comedy. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Woman Suspected Of Stalking John Cusack Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5:07 am. -- Los Angeles authorities said a woman who was ordered to stay away from John Cusack has been arrested on suspicion of stalking the actor and violating a restraining order. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Investigators: Deputy Who Shot Knife-Wielding Man Acted In Self Defense Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5:03 am. LOS ANGELES -- An off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy shot and wounded a man who confronted him with a knife Tuesday alongside the eastbound Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway near Hawthorne, officials said. (NBC4.tv, CA)
NASA May Cut More Than 8,000 Jobs Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5:01 am. MIAMI -- More than 8,000 NASA contractor jobs in the nation's manned space program could be eliminated after the space shuttle program is shut down in 2010, the agency said Tuesday. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Kelly Clarkson To Sing For Pope Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5:07 am. NEW YORK -- Kelly Clarkson is among the singers slated to perform for Pope Benedict when he visits New York in April. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Jazz Singer Nancy Wilson Hospitalized Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5:07 am. -- Grammy-winning jazz singer Nancy Wilson is hospitalized in Southern California for treatment of a collapsed lung. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Rare 'King Kong' Poster Sells For $345K Apr 2, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5:07 am. -- Someone must really like the 1933 version of "King Kong" -- enough to pay $345,000 for a poster for the film. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Glasses Not Geeky, Research Finds Mar 27, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008, 5:18 am. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
People In Glasses Not Nerdier In Study Mar 27, 2008 Last hope in a weak economy? Mom and Dad Mar 22, 2008 Ultra-fast, Ultra-intense Laser Has Clean-cut Advantage Mar 19, 2008 VisionFirst to Create Birmingham's Next Reality Star with 'Beyond the Big E' Contest Mar 19, 2008 Health: FDA panel to review LASIK eye surgery Mar 18, 2008 Behind the Business Mar 17, 2008 MOH tightens control over healthcare advertisements Mar 17, 2008 Lasik surgery is useful under proper guidance Mar 15, 2008 23 comments Mar 7, 2008 Time for Debate on Health Care Mar 6, 2008 STAAR Surgical's Visian ICL Procedure Performed Live on NBC's Today show Mar 5, 2008 Joffe accuses TLC Vision of 'acting blindly' Feb 28, 2008 Weird Chronicles: Geeks In Paradise Feb 26, 2008 • LASIK failure toll can be high Feb 25, 2008 The Crimson and Gray Newswire Feb 22, 2008 Terry Rindfleisch: Keep realistic expectations if considering LASIK Feb 20, 2008 Na has (limited) vision of success Feb 16, 2008 Injury changes how one man sees the world around him Feb 11, 2008 Laser eye surgery under scrutiny Feb 10, 2008 Depression may follow failed lasik surgery Feb 9, 2008 New iris tracking system makes Lasik surgeries more safe, accurate Feb 8, 2008 Photo Contributed Dr. Neil Griffin, second on left, of Carolina Eye Associates stands with Rockingham optometrists and brothers, Dr. Al Covington, Dr. Dan Covington and Dr. Frank Covington during the recent 22nd Annual Ocular Disorders Symposium held in Pinehurst. Feb 7, 2008 THINK PINK and Make a Difference For The Cure With FSU Women's Basketball Feb 1, 2008 The Eyes Have It: Researchers Can Now Determine When A Human Was Born By Looking Into The Eyes Of The Dead Jan 31, 2008 MOH to make it mandatory for private hospitals to publish bill sizes Jan 17, 2008 Optics maker grows fast as military, telecom sectors heat up Jan 14, 2008 Covering the Health Spectrum Jan 10, 2008 Thinking of spring training, Francoeur's future Jan 5, 2008 Around the Horn: Catchers Jan 5, 2008 LASIK safer procedure in long-term Jan 1, 2008 Laser Surgery Can Correct Nearsightedness Dec 31, 2007 Study Finds LASIK Safe For Severe Myopia Dec 30, 2007 Severe Myopia Often Fixed With LASIK Dec 29, 2007 LASIK works well, according to long-term study of highly myopic patients Dec 28, 2007 Gift cards now thoughtful idea, not lazy option Dec 27, 2007 Gift Cards Spread to Gasoline, Living Expenses, Help U.S. Consumers Cope Dec 27, 2007 Eye Institute expands its service to Green Valley Dec 14, 2007 Back from Nashville, carry on Dec 11, 2007 Deadline to spend flexible-spending-account money or lose it looms Dec 11, 2007 Former patient sues eye surgeon Dec 7, 2007 Iris scans let law enforcement keep eye on criminals; Will be 'as common as fingerprinting'... Dec 6, 2007 Year-End Money "Must-Dos" Dec 6, 2007 Why The Flu Likes Winter Dec 6, 2007 Medical travel company gets seed money Dec 4, 2007 New CT Scanner Clearer and Safer Nov 27, 2007 Dr. Dello Russo Introduces the New EYE-Q Lasik Nov 24, 2007 MOH meets Lasik operators on advertising regulations Nov 24, 2007 Highmark offering the ultimate get-well card Nov 2, 2007 Laser Surgery Can Cut Flesh With Micro-explosions Or With Burning Oct 31, 2007 Gulfcoast Eye Care partnership boosts patient volume Oct 27, 2007 Hypnotherapy For Smoking Cessation Sees Strong Results Oct 25, 2007 Minn. Surgeon Has 'Vision' For Supporting Troops Oct 23, 2007 Notes: Holliday no surprise to Johnson Oct 19, 2007 Optometry business finds new home in northwest Austin Oct 18, 2007 The ABCs of laser vision correction Oct 13, 2007 Carey's the big wheel at 'Price' Oct 9, 2007 Drew Carey's the big wheel at 'The Price Is Right' Oct 8, 2007 Thomas S. Tooma M.D. Celebrates Landmark of 25 Years in Ophthalmology Oct 7, 2007 Rox notes: Smith sees way to playoff roster Oct 4, 2007 Humor Me: Why they call it rush hour Oct 2, 2007 Medicare Drug Coverage Can Save Seniors Money Oct 1, 2007 Laser eye surgery leaves thousands with problems Sep 30, 2007 Boom lowers on boomers Sep 24, 2007 Video: NASA Approves Advanced Lasik for Use on Astronauts Sep 21, 2007 Bausch & Lomb Launches the Stellaris(TM) Vision Enhancement System in Europe at ESCRS 2007 Sep 7, 2007
Glasses Not Geeky, Research Finds - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
The gift of sight Mar 25, 2008
Dr. Moyes is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in wavefront and standard lasik surgery, cataract surgery and corneal transplant. His office is located in the Northland next to St. Luke's Northland Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Political Heretic wrote on Mar 21, 2008 1:53 PM:" Ah, Baby Boomers. Me. Me. Me. I deserve everything I want...NOW!!! Savings? What savings? 401K. Naaaaaaah, I'm too busy living an extended childhood. Paaaaaaarty!!! Mommy and Daddy remember the depression, so they could never make ME go without...ANYTHING!!! If I don't have money, I'll get more (and more...) from them. Then I'll complain because my inheritance isn't enough for me to coast through retirement on a gold plated yacht. I will teach... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The procedure is expected to advance the popular LASIK eye surgery. . (Science Daily)
March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- VisionFirst, Birmingham's leader in total eye care, announced today that they will invite the public to select one lucky winner to be the star of a reality Webisode series titled "Beyond the Big E" and receive free LASIK surgery ... The contest is to celebrate the grand opening of VisionFirst's new state- of-the-art LASIK and refractive surgery practice, Lakeshore Laser of VisionFirst ... Located just south of Greensprings Drive on Lakeshore Parkway in Homewood, the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dr. Daniel Schultz, director of FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said a number of concerns have been raised concerning patient satisfaction with the vision correction procedure, known as laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK. ... Companies that could be affected by such a meeting include LASIK device makers such as Advanced Medical Optics Inc , as well as LASIK providers such as TLC Vision Corp and LCA-Vision Inc.. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
In addition to Eye Care One, we have Eye Care One Laser Vision Center where we perform refractive surgery, including LASIK and PRK surgery by Dr. David Bogorad. Dr. Bogorad has over 15 years of refractive surgery experience including over 4,000 LASIK surgeries ... ORGANIZATIONS/EVENTS INVOLVED IN: Monthly free LASIK seminars to educate patients about refractive surgery. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Recently, Lasik clinics appeared on the ministry's radar for giving public "unrealistic expectations" of what the vision-correction procedure can do, to quote a letter the MOH sent to ophthalmologists. Apparently, results are overstated while risks and possible side-effects are downplayed. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Laser eye surgeon Niteen C Dedhia speaks to Deepa Suryanarayan about the Lasik phenomenon and its pros and cons. Who can opt for Lasik ... Any person who would like to rid himself/herself of dependency on glasses or contact lenses can consider Lasik. (Daily News & Analysis)
One example would be LASIK. The price of this eye surgery is not going up, it's coming down ... I also find it amusing that Lasik is the procedure cited as the exapmple in the column. (Human Events Online)
One example would be LASIK. The price of this eye surgery is not going up, it's coming down. Do you know why. (Human Events Online)
Data from research shows that the Visian ICL has some advantages over refractive surgical procedures such as PRK and LASIK, and has a lower chance of inducing higher order aberrations compared to LASIK. To learn more about the Visian ICL or to locate a certified surgeon in your area you can go to STAAR's consumer website. About the VISIAN ICL. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
To that, Joffe wrote: "I see no one with the experience needed to manage lasik surgical centers, medical personnel or highly skilled physicians. TLC Vision is not selling toothpaste, soft drinks or sneakers," a direct shot at Hohl. Jim Hyland, vice president of investor relations for TLC Vision, said his company's response letter to Joffe last week covers all of Joffe's points and that the company had no further comment regarding Wednesday's letter. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Escapist fiction in print, movie, TV and videogame form is a white-hot market, and even though last year's LASIK deprived me of my wire-framed glasses, I'm cinching down my pocket protector and preparing for quite a ride over the next few months. Herewith, the highlights as I see them. (Click2Houston, TX)
LASIK failure toll can be high -- chicagotribune ... LASIK failure toll can be high ... In response to patient complaints, the Food and Drug Administration plans to convene a large, national study to examine the relationship of LASIK complications and quality of life, including psychological problems such as depression. (FOX59, IN)
Old Coug Mark Hendrickson EYES better season at the plate Mark Hendrickson isn't the first pitcher to undergo LASIK eye surgery, but he might be the first that did it to improve his hitting. After going 1 for 46 with 24 strikeouts since a mid-2006 trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Hendrickson determined he should do better. (Cougfan.com)
La Crosse eye specialists who perform the laser surgery, known as LASIK, thought the story was a little outrageous ... It s not a complication I ve seen or been reported to me, said Dr. Robert Freedland, a Franciscan Skemp Healthcare ophthalmologist who has done the LASIK procedure on more than 2,000 eyes in 11 years ... He said the commercialization of LASIK may be partly to blame because the benefits may be oversold in advertising. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
After shooting 5-under-par 66 yesterday in the first round of the Northern Trust Open to trail leader K.J. Choi by one stroke, Na said he's only now recovering from Lasik surgery in December that gave him vision so murky he had to be chauffeured around ... Na admitted he was apprehensive about getting Lasik surgery, but said the doctor in Beverly Hills who performed the treatment believed he could correct Na's very poor vision in one try. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
" The chain of events leading to "the bubble" began with a friendly game of tennis one night in September. During the match, his right eye absorbed a direct hit, the result of an errant but strongly hit shot. The impact stung but didn't stop him cold. When Daniel drove home that night, he ignored the light flashes in his vision. He had received LASIK treatment to improve his sight. To him, the flashes mirrored a side-effect from that earlier procedure. "I didn't give it much thought," Daniel... (Athens Banner-Herald)
In response to patient complaints, the Food and Drug Administration plans to convene a national study to examine the relationship of LASIK complications and quality of life, including psychological problems, such as depression ... Malvina Eydelman, an ophthalmologist with the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, wrote in an e-mail message that the scant clinical data available "failed to suggest significant problems following LASIK surgery," but she said the FDA wants a broad,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Slug: failedlasik Date: 2008-02-08 00:00:00 Version: original Wire Category: A Words: 791 Bytes: 24064 E-Pub: Y Use Warning: Must credit The News ver of Raleigh, N.C. Photos ... In response to patient complaints, the Food and Drug Administration plans to convene a large, national study to examine the relationship of lasik complications and quality of life, including psychological problems such as depression ... Malvina Eydelman, an ophthalmologist with the FDA's Center for Devices and... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
SINGAPORE : People who are severely short sighted and have high astigmatism will be happy to know that there is now a new technology to track the iris in their eye, which makes Lasik surgery even safer and more accurate ... German company Bausch & Lomb adapted this technology a few months ago for use in Lasik surgery ... "The system has now become the standard in Lasik surgeries in most leading eye centres. While the Centre provides safer and more accurate outcomes, the cost however is not... (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Dr. Anna F. Fakadej, a cataract and anterior segment surgeon, presented information about the challenges of cataract surgery on baby-boomers who previously had RK, LASIK or other forms of refractive surgery to reduce or eliminate their need for eyeglasses. Also presented were case studies of unusual or serious eye diseases and their subsequent treatment. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Some of the silent auction items include: Basic Lasik Eye Surgery, courtesy of Nature Coast Eye Care Institute, valued at $3,000; a two-night stay at the Ocala Hampton Inn, as well as the game ball autographed by coach Semrau and Coach Yow. A complete list of the silent auction items can be found on the Promotions Page of Seminoles. (Seminoles.com)
23, 2005) For those people who have dealt with severe degrees of myopia yet have not been good candidates for surgeries such as LASIK, a new implant may provide them new hope -- and new. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Published data include charges for hospital stays, lasik treatment and ward delivery. ADVERTISEMENT. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
The custom-optics maker takes drawings from customers to make parts for optics, which are used in flat-glass panels for radar displays, LASIK eye surgery equipment and lightweight laser range finders soldiers use to pinpoint their targets, among other uses. Telecom, medicine and the military each account for 20 percent of Sierra Pacific's revenue. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
But corrective surgeries like Lasik are becoming a more common inclusion in discount programs. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, for example, offers consumers a negotiated rate on Lasik of $895 per eye, compared with the average cost of $1,694. (SmartMoney)
Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. Access Atlanta Blogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
While McCann opted not to have the ankle surgically repaired this offseason, he did undergo Lasik surgery and emerged from the procedure with the belief that he is now able to see better than he ever has in his life. That might not be good news to opposing pitchers, who have seen him regularly direct their outside pitches into left field and their inside pitches into the gap in right-center. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
WASHINGTON: While the efficacy of LASIK procedures in correcting vision problems has been a subject matter of controversy for quite some time, a new study has now suggested that the laser based technique is safe and effective in the long-term for patients needing at least 10 dioptre (10 D) corrections to achieve 20/20 vision. Researchers from Miguel Hernandez University in Spain and Ankara University School of Medicine in Turkey studied 118 high myopia patients 10 years after LASIK surgery ...... (Times of India)
Writing in the January issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology, researchers from the Miguel Hernandez University in Alicante, Spain, and the Ankara University School of Medicine in Turkey described the results of a 10-year study of 196 myopic eyes that received LASIK surgery ... Only 1 percent of eyes developed corneal ectasia, a weakening of the cornea that is a possible side effect of LASIK surgery ... "This study has allowed us to demonstrate that, in spite of the prejudices about the... (U.S. News & World Report)
More than 18 million people have had LASIK surgery on their eyes to correct vision problems since the early 1990s ... "This study has allowed us to demonstrate that, in spite of the prejudices about the limits of LASIK technique, the results regarding predictability, efficacy and safety for high myopic patients are very good in the long term," one researcher said. (KCRA 3, CA)
Study Finds LASIK Safe For Severe Myopia - Health News Story - KPRC Houston ... Study Finds LASIK Safe For Severe Myopia ... More than 18 million people have had LASIK surgery on their eyes to correct vision problems since the early 1990s. (Click2Houston, TX)
Photorefractive Keratotomy (PRK) is typically used to correct low to moderate myopia, while laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is preferred for high myopia corrections. Although over 18 million LASIK procedures have been performed worldwide, there is still some controversy regarding the maximum correction possible and efficacy with this technique ... In an article published in the January 2008 issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology, researchers from Miguel Hernandez University, Medical... (EurekAlert!)
The card allows people to pay for items such as prescriptions, Lasik eye surgery, facials, gym memberships, and fertility clinics. "It gives the liquidity of cash, but it's more targeted to that recipient's needs," said Kim Bellard, a Highmark vice president. (Boston Globe)
The card allows people to pay for items such as prescriptions, Lasik eye surgery, facials, gym memberships and fertility clinics. Purchasers can buy cards worth $25 to $5,000. (Bloomberg)
The first outpatient surgical center in Tucson, and one of the first in the country, the Eye Institute specializes in microsurgery of the eye and refractive surgery, including cataract, with advanced intraocular lenses, corneal, LASIK, implantable contact lenses, and conductive keratoplasty ... The first outpatient surgical center in Tucson, and one of the first in the country, the Eye Institute specializes in microsurgery of the eye and refractive surgery, including cataract, with advanced... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The most important move made this offseason was Brian Mccann getting lasik eye surgery ... I agree with the guy that said the thing about B-Mac s Lasik, BTW. ... the lasik surgery was done to make the portions on his plate look bigger than the actually are. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Among them: bandages, birth-control pills, blood-pressure monitors, carpal tunnel wrist support, condoms, contact lenses and eyeglasses, dental treatment, diaper-rash ointment, doctors bills, eye surgery including Lasik, head-lice treatment, laxatives, nicotine patches, pregnancy test kits, prescription medicines, psychiatric care, rubbing alcohol, sleeping aids, thermometers and weight-loss programs ordered by a physician. However, you can't tap your FSA for these: deodorant, hair transplants,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
In the lawsuit, Sherry and Stephen Dew maintain that Dr. A. David Allara was negligent because he failed to recognize that Sherry Dew had an eye condition that made LASIK surgery too risky. Charleston lawyer Ben Salango and Todd Krouner, a New York lawyer who handles LASIK malpractice lawsuits all over the country, are representing the Dews ... Patients with the condition should not have LASIK surgery, and the condition is identifiable if doctors correctly read a topographical scan, or a map of... (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Irises aren't affected by age, Lasik eye surgery or disease. The widening use of iris recognition concerns privacy advocates. (The Drudge Report)
Examples of reimbursable medical expenses include doctor visit co-pays and deductibles, prescription co-pays, over-the-counter meds, orthodontics, Lasik eye surgery, contact lenses, birth control, psychotherapy, and acupuncture. Eligible dependent-care costs include what you pay for nannies, au pairs, and nursery schools. (MSNBC -- Business)
Irises aren't affected by age, Lasik eye surgery or disease. Barry Morse, CEO of Retica Systems, said that his company will deliver test devices to the Defense Department next year that will allow it to scan a crowd and store iris data for many people at once. (CBS News -- Evening News)
For years, Americans and Europeans have been traveling to exotic locales for plastic surgery, dental implants and Lasik eye surgery -- elective procedures that insurance companies generally won't cover. Because of lower labor and liability costs, consumers can get work done overseas for significantly less money -- even when travel and hotel bills are factored into the equation. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
The primary material used is the garnet gem -- which also is used in the surgical equipment for Lasik eye procedures -- and represents the first time in 20 years that the detector material has been reformulated, the company said. Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, can obtain high-quality images by using a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce pictures. (Newsmax)
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- At a media event held today at the Dello Russo Laser Vision Center in Manhattan, New York, prominent lasik surgeons Drs ... Since Dr. Joseph Dello Russo introduced laser eye surgery to the nation in 1990, he has long been associated with the "firsts" in lasik evolution, leading the implementation of procedures such as Down-Up, Flying-Spot, Tracking, and in recent years the No-blade lasik (2002), as well as Custom-Cornea by Alcon (2003) ... Although lasik is... (PR Newswire)
SINGAPORE: The Health Ministry held a meeting with Lasik operators on Friday afternoon on advertising regulations after expressing concerns on misleading advertisements. About 25 operators like the Singapore National Eye Centre and Lasik Clinic attended the meeting ... Dr Lee Hung Ming, Medical Director of Parkway Eye Centre, said: "The critical factor to consider in considering any Lasik surgery will be, firstly, the surgeon in terms of his experience and his surgical outcome. The second factor... (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
95, and can be loaded with as little as $25, which might cover a prescription co-pay, to as much as $5,000, which could pay for an elective surgery, such as Lasik. "Ultimately, we think this product may go national," said Kim Bellard, Highmark's vice president of e-marketing and consumer relations. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Now, some of these basic questions have been answered in the first investigation of how ultraviolet lasers -- similar to those used in LASIK eye surgery -- cut living tissues ... The procedure is expected to advance the popular LASIK eye surgery ... 22, 2003) For people considering LASIK eye surgery but who are still hesitant about undergoing the knife, a new laser-only surgical method developed at the University of Michigan may help reduce complications. (Science Daily)
He cited Lasik vision correction surgery and oculoplastic procedures, which include aesthetic services for rejuvenation of the eyes and face such as treatment of facial wrinkles and puffy, baggy and droopy eyelids. Tymiak not only performs oculoplastic procedures, but also trains and certifies other surgeons in cosmetic work. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Ophthalmologists have developed new software that analyzes the shape of the patient's cornea during the LASIK procedure and automatically adjusts the. . (Science Daily)
Unlike Lasik, there's no flap cut in the eye. "The military does some of this but they have a priority list," explained the eye surgeon. (WCCO.com, MN)
While Lasik surgery might be in McCann's future, the Braves All-Star catcher says he and the team's medical staff have determined he doesn't need to have surgery on the ankle. Recently, there had been some thought he'd have a bone spur removed from the ankle region. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Anderson also contracts with surgeons for LASIK procedures, and is able to provide pre- and post-operation care. New technology for education, examinations and surgery were also added. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
There is LASIK, Epi-LASIK, LASEK, PRK and CK. Then there are the various types of lasers that are marketed under names such as Custom Wavefront LASIK and IntraLase bladeless LASIK. Like most things in medicine, there is no one procedure that is right for everybody ... LASIK is the most common way of doing this ... LASIK has been performed for over 15 years. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
(Barker shared his with "The "Young and the Restless" actresses and political talk-show host Bill Maher.) There also are changes to the set, though it would take a most loyal viewer to identify them: a slightly altered color scheme, pastel curtains, a recarpeted turntable. Only the imposing Showcase Showdown wheel has been spared any retouching. Carey isn't wearing his signature black specs, and though he appears more youthful without them, he slips them on as soon as he is called to the stage.... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
He had Lasik eye surgery years ago but says he still needs bifocals to read product prices: "It really does get blurry.". The power of Drew. (USA Today)
Since that time, Dr. Tooma has performed more than 75,000 laser vision correction procedures, making him one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the country. In fact, he was the first surgeon in California to perform the LASIK procedure ... He was also the first in California to perform Custom WaveFront Guided LASIK, the advanced LASIK procedure that is blade-free for improved safety and precision. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
"I was 20/70 in both eyes, which is certainly functional eyesight in every day life, but in baseball you really need to see the best. It was either LASIK or contacts, and I'd tried contacts before and didn't really like them.". Surgery proved to be the right move. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Does every Lasik surgeon advertise on the radio ... That billboard is hard to read, so maybe I do need Lasik. (KHOU.com, TX)
Dr. Joseph Dello Russo Lasik Pioneer. Seniors. (HealthNewsDigest.com)
Even the U.S. Air Force, long skeptical of the surgery, changed its policy in May to let people who had LASIK apply for pilot training. But every year thousands of Americans who undergo LASIK are left with chronic pain, dryness of the eyes, distorted night vision and even blindness, according to Food and Drug Administration statistics ... LASIK -- which stands for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis -- uses lasers to cut and reshape the cornea. (News & Observer)
Eye surgeon Jurkunas says patients over 40 will come in asking about Lasik surgery, but when she diagnoses age-related vision problems such as cataracts and presbyopia (the need for reading glasses), they're often startled. "Some simply disagree," she says. (USA Today -- News)
AMO's Advanced CustomVue(TM) LASIK with the IntraLase(R) Method Proves Ready for the Rigors of Space Travel SANTA ANA, Calif. Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) (NYSE: ), a global leader in ophthalmic surgical devices and eye care products, today announced that the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) has approved the company's LASIK technologies for use on U.S. astronauts ... The NASA decision was made following review of extensive military clinical... (PR Newswire)
" In addition to the Stellaris system, Bausch & Lomb is showcasing new advancements in refractive surgery during ESCRS 2007, including: Zyoptix ACE Advanced Control Eyetracking technology. Zyoptix ACE is designed to further improve the accuracy and predictability of refractive surgery outcomes by dynamically compensating for intraoperative cyclotorsion (eye rotation). Zyoptix XP Epi Separator. This forthcoming epithelial separation technology for the Zyoptix XP microkeratome platform will... (BusinessWire)
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