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Contact Lenses After LASIK or Other Refractive Surgery

2007-12-05T00:05:00.000-08:00

Gas permeable (GP) or hybrid contact lenses may improve the eyesight of people who have less-than-perfect results from LASIK or other refractive surgery, especially when another surgical procedure or enhancement is not possible. The smooth, rigid surface of these lenses can correct optical imperfections that eyeglasses and soft contacts can't address, making gas permeable contact lenses or hybrids the best choice if you're looking for the sharpest vision possible.

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Contact Lenses After LASIK or Other Refractive Surgery

2007-12-04T23:55:00.000-08:00

Laser Eye Surgery Information And Techniques In Review

2007-12-04T01:16:00.000-08:00

Eye surgery techniques have make remarkable steps forward during the last few years. Lasik eye surgery has catapulted to the forefront of corrective eye surgery procedures enjoying an
excellent success rate. Prospective patients are hungry for information, not just those seeking
vision improvements but also those wanting cosmetic eye surgery to regain some of those youthful looks.

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Laser Eye Surgery - Fascinating History Of the Surgery

2007-12-04T01:14:00.000-08:00

Eye surgery procedures, in varying forms, have become popular in recent years. However, did you know the history of laser eye surgery dates back to over 100 years. How can this be you're
probably saying. Isn't it a relatively new procedure born out of modern technology? well, yes and no.

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Qcular Herpes Patients & Lasik Surgery

2007-12-04T01:11:00.000-08:00

LASIK safe in patients with history of ocular herpes.

Patients with a history of ocular herpes can safely undergo LASIK, according to a retrospective
study by researchers in Spain. No patients experienced a reactivation of herpetic keratitis
during the follow-up period, the study authors noted. "Candidates should be selected with caution and surgery performed only in eyes in which the herpes has been inactive for 1 year before surgery, without stromal disease, and with regular topography and pachymetry maps and normal corneal sensitivity," the authors said. "The most reasonable clinical strategy is perioperative systemic antiviral prophylaxis."

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Lasik Doctor - 50 Tough Questions For Your Doctor

2007-12-04T01:08:00.000-08:00

If you are seriously considering Lasik, All-Laser Lasik, PRK, LASEK, Epi-Lasik, CK, P-IOL, RLE, or any other refractive surgery technique, you need to first and foremost consider the
qualifications and experience of your potential doctor. The doctor is even more important than
the medical devices used. No amount of technology can compensate for an inferior doctor.

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Top LASIK Surgeon Explains Why he Prefers Laser Flaps

2007-12-04T00:59:00.000-08:00

In an article published in the November 2007 issue of Refractive Eyecare, prominent Canadian
refractive surgeon Raymond Stein, M.D. explains why he has used an IntraLase femtosecond (FS) laser to create the corneal flap in over 99% of his LASIK surgeries since January 2006. Dr. Stein was one of the first surgeons to perform laser vision correction surgery in North America and is currently the medical director of the Bochner Eye Institute in Toronto and chief of ophthalmology at Scarborough General Hospital in Toronto.

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New LASIK laser treats high astigmatism

2007-12-04T00:56:00.000-08:00

A recent clinical study suggests a new type of laser being tested for LASIK surgery is safe and
effective in treating high astigmatism. LASIK is currently performed using a special type of refractive surgery laser called an excimer laser. Excimer lasers are extremely precise, but they are also costly and expensive to maintain, which is one of the reasons LASIK costs as much as it does. For this reason, there is interest in developing a new laser for LASIK surgery that is less costly with equal or greater accuracy and effectiveness in treating vision problems. One such laser is a solid-state refractive laser called the Pulzar Z1, developed by CustomVis (Perth, Australia).

Epi-Lasik or PRK to Restore Vision?

2007-12-04T00:45:00.000-08:00

Epi-LASIK is more comfortable and restores vision faster than PRK, say surgeons. Though LASIK is currently the most popular laser vision correction surgery, there are times when an alternative procedure may be preferred. This is especially true if your corneas appear to be too thin for a safe LASIK procedure. Alternative procedures include PRK and epi-LASIK. Both of these surgeries are called "surface ablation" procedures because only the thin outer protective layer of the cornea (the epithelium) is removed prior to the laser treatment.

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Mann Eye Institute & Laser Center Promotes American Diabetes Month

2007-11-22T00:33:00.000-08:00

Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center raises awareness about the importance of preventive and surgical eye care for individuals with diabetes.
In honor of November being American Diabetes Month, Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center is raising awareness about the importance of preventive and surgical eye care for individuals with diabetes.

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Sub-2 mm Microincision Cataract Surgery Designed to Speed Vision Recovery

2007-11-13T21:22:00.001-08:00

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As thousands of the world’s leading ophthalmologists gather in New Orleans for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), there’s buzz about a radical shift to smaller incision cataract surgery that has the potential to
provide faster patient recovery times and a speedier return to more youthful vision.

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Lasik Eye Surgery Risks, Success Rate, Damages

2007-11-13T21:21:00.000-08:00

What Are the Common Lasik Eye Surgery Risks

Lasik has come a long way since its early days and still has a lot of room for improvement in the future. Because it is not a perfect surgery, lasik eye surgery risks to exist and it's important to take
these risks into consideration when deciding whether to take the surgery or not. The good news is about only 1% of patients will suffer from permanent damages and less than 5% will suffer temporary damages so you can see the success rate is pretty high. The only problem is if
you are among the 5% that are lucky the consequences can be big.

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IntraLasik FAQ - Is IntraLasik Eye Surgery Safe?

2007-10-30T11:14:00.001-07:00

IntraLasik - Is IntraLasik Eye Surgery Safe?

A brief look at IntraLasik eye surgery. How safe is it and is it worth looking at for eye surgery candidates? This post explains...

Eye Care - Tips to Aviod Eyeglasses, Eye Surgery

2007-10-30T11:13:00.003-07:00

Eye Care - Tips to Aviod Eyeglasses, Eye Surgery

There are several common sense type things you can do to save yourself from pushing your eyes to the limit and eventually needing eyeglasses, lasik surgery - or worse!, says this post from Jobacle & provides tips

How Lasers Cut Flesh - Cutting Edge Of Surgery

2007-10-30T11:13:00.001-07:00

At The Cutting Edge Of Surgery: New Insights Into How Lasers Cut Flesh

From cosmetic to brain surgery, intense beams of coherent light are gradually replacing the steel scalpel for many procedures.

Despite this increasing popularity, there is still a lot that scientists do not know about the ways in which laser light interacts with living tissue. 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. It was published online in Physical Review Letters. Read more on this from here @ Medi Lexicon

Bladeless Lasik - Facts, Advantages Over Microkeratomes

2007-10-30T11:12:00.001-07:00

What You Should Know About Bladeless Lasik

This post provides insight of what is bladeless lasik, what is the advantages of bladeless lasik compared with the former lasik method known as microkeratomes.

Corrective Suregry Options - LASIK Isn't the Only Option

2007-10-30T11:10:00.000-07:00

Corrective Suregry Options - LASIK Isn't the Only Option

Unlike ten years ago, today’s world of vision correction is filled with options. Many people think that they can choose between glasses, contacts, and LASIK. The truth is that there are now numerous methods and technologies and no single option fits everyone. This article explains how you should make your choice on what is right for you.

LASIK Eye Surgery Problems - Dryness, Blurry Vision

2007-10-24T07:11:00.003-07:00

LASIK Eye Surgery Problems - Dryness, Blurry Vision

LASIK hazards are coming into focus. FDA records show that six months after the surgery, up to 28 percent of patients complained of eye dryness, up to 16 percent had blurry vision and up to 18 percent had difficulty driving at night...

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IntraLasik Eye Surgery - Safety, Cost, Surgeons

2007-10-24T07:11:00.001-07:00

IntraLasik Eye Surgery Review - Safety, Cost, Surgeons

A Brief look at IntraLasik eye surgery. How safe is it and is it worth looking at for eye surgery candidates? Read more from here @ Lasik Laser Eye Surgery

LASIK - Laser Eye Vision Correction Benefits, Procedure

2007-10-24T07:10:00.003-07:00

LASIK - Laser Eye Vision Correction. Is it the Right Choice for You?

Laser in-Situ Keratomileusis ("LASIK") is based on a procedure that utilizes a protective layer of corneal tissue over which the surgery is performed. As a result, there is less surface area to heal, less risk of scarring, less risk of corneal haze, less postoperative need for medications, and vision returns more rapidly, often within a day or so. LASIK can also treat a higher range of vision errors.

Every patient is different but most will be able to pass a drivers examination without their glass or contact lenses within days of the procedure.

Are you a Candidate for LASIK? Read more from this article to find out

Lasik Safety & Contact Lenses - Lasik Eye Surgery Safer

2007-10-24T07:09:00.007-07:00

Study: Lasik safer than contact lenses

Researchers have said contact lens users are more likely than Lasik surgery patients to develop complications leading to further vision loss.

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LASIK, PRK, LASEK - Latest Laser Surgery Advances

2007-10-24T07:09:00.005-07:00

All about Laser Eye Surgery

Post showing the latest advances in Laser Eye Surgery to treat a range of refractive errors such as Myopia (nearsightedness), Hyperopia (farsightedness), Astigmatism (associated with myopia) and Presbyopia (the eye's diminished ability to focus that occurs with aging). PRK, LASEK and LASIK surgical procedures explained.

New Contact Lenses, Special Contacts Could Stop Kids' Nearsightedness

2007-10-24T07:09:00.003-07:00

Lenses may help nearsighted kids

Vision Cure? - Special contacts at night might stabilize eyes

As kids who wear glasses grow up, many become increasingly nearsighted. Vision can deteriorate from 20/30 one year to 20/50 the next year and 20/80 the following year. A new pair of hard contact lenses will, it's hoped, slow down or stop the normal progression of nearsightedness. Read more from here @ Sun Times

Eye Surgery Options - LASIK, Latest Technology, Surgeons

2007-10-24T07:09:00.001-07:00

Eye Surgery Options - LASIK, Latest Technology, Surgeons

Unlike ten years ago, today’s world of vision correction is filled with options. Many people think that they can choose between glasses, contacts, and LASIK. The truth is that there are now numerous methods and technologies and no single option fits everyone. This article explains how you should make your choice on what is right for you.

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Lasik Eye Surgery FAQ - Cost, Procedure, Technology, Age

2007-10-24T07:08:00.005-07:00

Lasik Eye Surgery FAQ - Things To Know Before Lasik Surgery

Before considering Lasik eye surgery there are at least four questions you should ask before going under the laser - Cost, Procedure, Technology, Age

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