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Laser Eye Surgery Facts New Store - Vision Care Products To Purchase

2007-01-15T14:18:00.000Z

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Italian Society of Ophthalmology Meeting in Rome, Italy in May 2006

2006-07-21T22:40:00.000Z

Dr. James J. Salz gave two lectures at the International Congress meeting of the Italian Society of Ophthalmology in Rome, Italy, which took place from May 17-20, 2006. This meeting was also a regional meeting of the International Society of Refractive Surgeons of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Salz has been past chair of this Society and is currently on its executive committee. Dr. Salz gave one lecture on intraocular lens calculations after refractive surgery and a second on the pre and post-operative management of LASIK patients with large nighttime pupils.

“I enjoyed the opportunity to interact with over 2,000 colleagues from Europe at this important meeting,” said Dr. James Salz.

Laser eye surgery involves reshaping the cornea, the outer lens of the eye, with an excimer laser beam, to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Laser vision correction was first approved by the FDA in 1996 and the procedure has undergone multiple refinements since the original approval including flap creation with a laser instead of a blade and customized wavefront based treatments which improve the chances of obtaining 20/20 vision or better and provide better quality vision with fewer side effects such a night glare and halos

LASIK is a popular form of laser eye surgery uses a combination of automated lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) using a microkeratome (FDA approved) to create a “flap” and the excimer laser (FDA approved) to reshape the cornea (“zap”). LASIK is the most commonly performed laser eye procedure worldwide.

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Australian Eye Worries

2006-06-17T06:04:00.000Z

Eyes are often the subject of songs and poetry and sight is one of our most precious senses. Still, most take theirs for granted. So how do you protect your windows to the soul?

Most people take their sight for granted, yet in the next two decades about one million Australians will go blind or suffer vision loss. They'll then also be more at risk of injuries and, perhaps because of increased isolation, they'll be more likely to suffer depression.

Vision loss cost Australia a total of $9.85 billion in 2004 - more than it costs to treat and manage coronary heart disease, stroke, arthritis or depression. But around 75 per cent of vision loss and blindness ispreventable or treatable. Looking after your eyes now may stop you losing your sight in the future.

"In a study, 80 per cent of people said sight was important for ageing in a healthy way. But when we asked people to rank the most important regular health checks, eyes wereat the bottom of the list," says Jennifer Gersbeck, CEO of Vision 2020 Australia, a national organisation which encourages eye care and works with the government to develop the National Framework for Action to Promote Eye Health and Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss.

"People want healthy eyesight but they don't do anything in apreventative sense," says Gersbeck. "They get their blood pressure and cholesterol checked and have aregular mammogram and Pap smear, but they don't think about their eyes."
About 80 per cent of vision loss and blindness in Australia is caused by five key conditions.

Refractive Error • what is it?
Refractive error is the most common cause of vision problems. The image of an object is not focused properly on the retina - the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye - so images are blurred. Common refractive errors are myopia (short-sightedness) and hyperopia (long-sightedness).

"About 1.6 billion people in the world are short-sighted," says Professor Deborah Sweeney, CEO of the Vision Cooperative Research Centre (Vision CRC). "Partly because we spend more time watching TV, using computers and studying."
• signs - Refractive error increases with age. You'll have difficulty doing close work if you're long-sighted and you'll have trouble driving or seeing long distances if you're short-sighted.

• treatment - Over half the people with this problem would have their sight improved by wearing a correct pair of glasses or lenses. Vision CRC is also developing an anti-myopia lens. "We're developing a lens that looks at the way light enters the eye and how it focuses on the back of the retina to keep things in focus," says Professor Sweeney. "We may see something on the market in the next two years."
• prevention - Get your eyes tested every two years. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, have regular eye tests.

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Post Lasik Eye Drops For Casey Smith

2006-06-02T11:16:00.000Z

When a baseball hitter gets on a roll, the cliche is that he is "seeing the ball better."

For Salt Lake Bee infielder Casey Smith, it's not just a saying. It's fact. Smith went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and a pair of runs scored in leading the Bees to a 12-4 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers on Wednesday at Franklin Covey Field. That raised his season batting average to .333.

Last year Smith was a .221 hitter for the Stingers. The big difference? This year he actually is seeing the ball.Smith had Lasik surgery on his eyes two years ago, but excessive scar tissue on his right eye after the procedure made his vision unclear when his eyes dilate. "So when it gets dark, I have trouble seeing," Smith said.

That was a huge problem last season. The vast majority of the games are played at night. But Smith has found a solution. He now puts drops in his eyes about eight hours before game time. "They keep my eyes from dilating, and it makes a world of difference," he said.

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Excimer Laser Eye Surgery At Collom & Carney Eye Institute, Texarkana

2006-05-29T11:05:00.000Z

The eyes are the window to the world and it’s no fun when you need glasses or contacts to get a clear view.

But in Texarkana, patients can take advantage of state-of-the-art excimer laser treatments at Collom & Carney Eye Institute to see the world without having to resort to contacts or glasses.

“Particularly at this time of the year there is a high level of interest in LASIK treatment. As people are heading to the lake, pool or the beach, they struggle if they need glasses or contacts and seriously consider the freedom natural vision without them can bring to their lives,” said Dr. Wanda Northam, an eye surgeon at Collom & Carney.

“We brought LASIK to the Texarkana area over eight years ago, and although the results have been remarkable, I’ve been amazed at the extra dimension to the quality of vision that wavefront Custom Cornea has added.” Dr. Northam said. “The LADARWave measurement device creates a unique 3D map that serves as a guide for the laser treatment.”

Each patient’s customized map is created by transmitting a safe ray of light into the patient’s eye. The light is reflected off the retina and out through the pupil, where it is received and arranged into a unique pattern representing the patient’s distortions. These visual irregularities are displayed as a three-dimensional map, referred to as a wavefront map. This is matched by computer to the eye’s position, enabling Dr. Northam to customize LASIK for each patient’s visual requirements.

“Astronomers have been using wavefront technology for decades to detect and remove atmospheric distortions that blur images seen through powerful telescopes,” she said. With this same technology being applied to vision correction, Dr. Northam can measure and reduce visual abnormalities that couldn’t be detected before.

The custom wavefront lasers are more expensive but offer greater accuracy in producing high quality vision. Cost depends on the procedure, the equipment used and the expertise of the surgeon.

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Midwest's Largest Laser Eye Surgery Center

2006-05-25T06:04:00.000Z

Architectural designs were approved today for the largest and most comprehensive eye center in the entire Midwest. The University of Michigan Board of Regents gave the
go-ahead for a $121 million expansion of the U-M Kellogg Eye Center, approving the plans for a 222,000 square-foot building that will nearly double the University's current space for eye care, education and research when it opens in 2010.

The expanded Eye Center will be a model for other vision centers, allowing the U-M Health System to serve an aging population -- including many Baby Boomers who are just beginning to turn 60, an age at which many start to experience cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and other conditions of the aging eye. Current projections forecast growing demand for technological vision-care advances, ranging from genetic testing for eye disease, to "bladeless" laser surgery, to new kinds of lenses that can be implanted to improve vision after cataract surgery.

The Kellogg Eye Center has experienced 11 percent growth in patient visits in each of the last seven years and expects even faster growth as the aging boomer population peaks in the next 10 to 15 years. By 2030, 25 percent of Michigan's population will be 60 years or older, placing a strain on medical centers that have not planned for growth. The new Eye Center will serve these patients with state-of-the-art clinics, educational facilities, and laboratories where scientists will have the resources to
accelerate research on eye disease and treatments.

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Wins Free LASIK Eye Procedure

2006-05-18T22:10:00.000Z

Northeastern Pennsylvania: Eye Care Specialists gave away a LASIK procedure through a contest with Froggy 101. Selena from the Doc Show on Froggy 101 had LASIK eye surgery from Eye Care Specialists and had a contest for listeners on the Froggy 101 Web site. The grand-prize winner was Kristin Reining of Honesdale. Shown are Dr. Patrick McGraw and Reining. To contact Eye Care Specialists, call 888-EYE-2010.

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Laser Surgery For Vision Correction

2006-05-07T21:01:00.000Z

Laser surgery for vision correction has progressed from evoking fear and scepticism to amazing patients with its precision, says L Subramani

When Dr Mani Bhaumik and his team first disclosed to the world that laser can correct myopia, the ophthalmic fraternity greeted the news with scepticism. Almost none could believe that a sharp laser beam cutting through the thin mussel on the cornea could correct refractive errors of the eye so simply.

"The funniest thing is despite Einstein proving its possibility in 1917, we couldn't develop the technology because no one was prepared to believe in it," says Dr Bhaumik, whose pioneering invention of the laser technology paved way for the LASIC form of eye-correction.

"From the early 1990s though, around 15 million people in the world have undergone LASIC or laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis with almost complete functioning of their eyes."

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Intralasik Laser Technology

2006-05-05T20:41:00.000Z

Bochner Eye Institute, a leading cataract and refractive surgery clinic, will be the first LASIK centre in Canada to install the new 4th generation IntraLase(TM) 60 kHz laser.

With improvements in speed, precision and greater safety, the IntraLase system allows the surgeon to deliver faster visual recovery, better visual results, and fewer re-treatments.

Since adopting IntraLase technology in January 2006, preliminary results with the IntraLase have been extremely promising. "I was immediately impressed with the improved precision of the IntraLase laser," states Dr. Raymond Stein, Medical Director of Bochner Eye Institute and Past President of the Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

With an estimated 30% of Canadian LASIK procedures expected to be IntraLasik by the end of 2006, the rapid adoption of All-Laser LASIK in Canada is testament to the surgeons' commitment to safety.

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Autofocus Glasses - LASIK Alternative?

2006-04-30T17:46:00.000Z

One innovation by University of Arizona scientists could make bifocals a thing of the past.

A team of optical scientists has developed electroactive glasses that can change focus with a flick of a switch, though they are working to improve the technology before it hits the market.

"Basically we want to provide a better solution for prescription and myopic eyes," said Guoqiang Li, the lead writer on the project. "The current solution is the bifocal and trifocal lenses."

The condition of presbyopia occurs with age when the eye muscles start to lose their focusing power, a condition that can be remedied by wearing multifocal lenses. Presbyopia is the most common eye problem and affects everyone in some form by age 51.

But these new glasses could reduce the headache brought on by tilting one's head to gaze through a bifocal lens.

"Some people feel dizzy or uncomfortable with eyeglasses," said Li, also an optical science assistant research professor.

The new eyewear adjusts the focus of the entire aperture, the entire viewing area of the lens, rather than the small sliver of a lens in a bifocal, Li said.

The secret to switching focus lies in the electrically charged liquid crystals sandwiched between two panels of glass. When the proper voltage reaches the crystals, they change the refraction index, mimicking a lens, Li said.

The glasses currently have two settings; on and off, Li said.

When the device is turned off, it allows the wearer to see things at a distance, the way normal glasses would. When they are turned on, the glasses automatically switch to a comfortable reading focus, Li said.

The next step in the project is to develop multiple focus powers, the equivalent of a trifocal, Li said.

Another objective of the project is to do away with the on/off switch altogether and develop a "smart" rangefinder that can automatically zero in on an object, much the same way a camera works, said Nasser Peyghambarian, an optical science professor and project leader.

"What's next is we need to develop an autofocus," Peyghambarian said.

Peyghambarian, himself a bifocals wearer, said the new developments would present people an alternative to laser eye surgery or conventional multifocal glasses.

PixelOptics, Inc., a Virginia-based company, holds the patents for the electroactive glasses and plans to market the devices sometime in the near future, said CEO Ron Blum.

"The UA optical science center has done an outstanding job for us," Blum said. "We're just thrilled to have them as a research partner."

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LASIK Locations USA

2006-04-23T09:32:00.000Z

LASIK Benefits USA has access to Board Certified, credentialed LASIK surgeons across the country, from LASIK Austin to Tallahassee. They currently have over 350 LASIK locations within the United States and virtually in every metropolitan area. In order for a LASIK surgeon to be accepted in their network they must pass their rigorous credentialing process.

Call them on 1-877-LVC-2DAY (582-2329) to find the best doctors at your LASIK location and to schedule your free consultation. Save 45-55% off the national average price for LASIK at the LASIK Location of your choice by calling today.

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New LASIK Procedure Removes The Knife

2006-04-21T21:30:00.000Z

LASIK itself is finally going all-laser. Despite the aura of new technology surrounding the procedure, most surgeons actually use a tiny handheld blade to create an opening in the cornea and then use a laser to reform the underlying tissue. Now, an innovative laser technology called IntraLase is giving surgeons a new kind of edge.

The IntraLase LASIK procedure — now performed by local Indianopolis surgeons at Price Vision Group and TLC Laser Eye Centers — opens the door to better eyesight for many patients who previously weren’t candidates for LASIK because of thin corneas. The laser-controlled surgery produces clean, high-precision cuts in the cornea that offer superior reliability and fewer complications.

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Nebraskan Eye Centers Offer IntraLASIK

2006-04-15T07:50:00.000Z

The Omaha Eye & Laser Institute and Lincoln Eye & Laser Institute is proud to be the first Laser Vision Correction Center in Nebraska that offers IntraLASIK™ and CustomVue™.

They are committed to state-of-art refractive eye surgery with the highest standards in quality and safety. Personalized care to help you make this important decision is their trademark. If you would like to see if you are a candidate for wave front guided IntraLASIK call the Omaha Eye & Laser Institute at 402-898-2015 or the Lincoln Eye & Laser Institute at 402-483-4448.

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Indian Eye Clinic On Wheels

2006-04-14T18:47:00.000Z

The Nayana project will take the mobile van to hospitals, train doctors on the latest treatment and machines and thus set up multiple centres of excellence.

When a big blue van topped with a satellite dish entered Arasikere, the locals were curious. In the two days that it stood at the local hospital, ophthalmologists from the local hospital teamed up with doctors from Bangalore to conduct diabetic retinopathy screenings, Flourescein Angiograms and laser eye surgeries inside the van. When patients do not come to the surgery room, the surgery room must go to the patient. That is what Vittala International Institute of Ophthalmology (VIIO) did when it initiated the ‘Nayana’ project earlier this year. The project funded by the World Diabetic Foundation includes the creation of a sustainable fully equipped mobile Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Treatment Facilities van.

VIIO and many other organisations conduct periodic eye camps in rural areas. The diagnosis comes free. The operations too are often conducted free of charge. But surgery requires patients and their caretakers to travel long distances to a hospital, and take a week off from work. “It is sad that on an average if we see 1,500 patients during a free eye-camp, only 60-70 turn up for a follow-up visit. And only a handful come forward for treatment,” points out Dr K R Murthy, Director of VIIO. “Through the Nayana Project, we hope to reach out to the potential diabetic population of 280,000. In the three-year term of the project 12,000 diabetics will receive treatment from the mobile unit for diabetes and related vision problems of which at least 8450 people will receive the treatment free of cost.”

ndia’s Vision 2020 programme recognises Diabetic Retinopathy as one of the major causes of preventable blindness. According to Dr Anil Kapur, Vice Chairman, World Diabetes Foundation, there are 200 million diabetics in the world, and the number is expected to shoot up to 370-odd million in the next 25 years. India topped the list of diabetic countries, followed by China and USA. (Latest reports put China ahead of India on the list). “Diabetes does not receive enough concern from policy-makers even though the health and economic implications of diabetes are tremendous,” says Dr Kapur. Dr Kapur has initiated the development of several programmes and public awareness campaigns in diabetes as part of the Novo Nordisk Education Foundation and has presented numerous lectures on diabetes, in India and around the globe.

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OP Eye Doctor Takes Part In Post-Lasik Trial

2006-04-13T10:02:00.000Z

Millions of Americans who have undergone Lasik surgery face a return to eyeglasses or contacts as their near vision -- like everyone else's -- begins to diminish with age. But Dr. Daniel Durrie is working on an alternative.

Refractec Inc. of Irvine, Calif., has chosen Durrie Vision of Overland Park and four other opthalmic practices across the country to conduct expanded clinical trials for a procedure called Post-Lasik NearVision CK.

CK (conductive keratoplasty) is a radio-wave treatment that already has received Food and Drug Administration approval for treatment of presbyopia, or age-related loss of near vision, and hyperopia, or farsightedness.

Now, Refractec is trying to determine whether the three-minute procedure should be used on people who have had Lasik.

A preliminary study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in October revealed no safety problems and satisfactory outcomes, said Durrie, lead investigator for that study.

"The first 42 Lasik patients participating in the clinical trial had a very enthusiastic response to NearVision CK, with 81 percent reporting being satisfied or very satisfied with their post-operative vision," Durrie said in a written release. "We are continuing to see positive results with patients enrolled in the study, and hope to complete enrollment this winter."

According to Durrie, preliminary study participants were asked to describe what they were able to see without glasses before and after NearVision CK. The majority reported that their ability to see objects such as street signs at a distance remained unchanged. However, Durrie said the procedure made the following differences in tasks involving near vision:

* Following the procedure, 95 percent of patients were able to read a computer screen, compared with 67 percent prior to the NearVision CK treatment
* Twenty-nine percent of patients were able to read menus or golf scorecards without glasses, but more than 86 percent were able to after NearVision CK.

During the expanded trials, about 150 more patients older than 45 who have had Lasik vision correction are expected to receive CK.

Using a probe thinner than a strand of human hair, CK applies radio waves in a circular pattern on the outer cornea to shrink small areas of collagen. This shrinkage creates a constrictive band, increasing the overall curvature of the cornea to bring near vision back for Baby Boomers.

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Boothe Eye Care And Laser Center Dallas

2006-04-08T21:55:00.000Z

With the incredible technological breakthroughs in LASIK vision correction, you have no reason to live restricted by the hassles of glasses or contacts. Get out of your corrective eyewear with the help of the world-renowned Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. William Boothe is the nation’s most experienced IntraLASIK surgeon. He uses the latest procedures, including the new ReSTOR procedure and WaveFront Customized IntraLASIK, the all-laser, blade-free LASIK tailored to the individual needs of your eyes. Dr. Boothe makes LASIK vision correction AFFORDABLE. LASIK vision correction starts at $495 an eye, and we offer a variety of payment plans designed to accommodate almost any budget.

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New Laser Eye Surgery

2006-04-01T22:42:00.000Z

New lasers for eye surgery are producing impressive results. It's called scleral spacing surgery. It's designed to eliminate the need for reading glasses. Doctors say this newer surgery eliminates most of the common troubles with conventional lasik surgery.

Dr. Barrie Soloway, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary: "With the wavefront guided correction, we're able to control a lot of the problems that we've had in the past with starbursts or night vision problems."

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WaveLight's Wavefront-Optimized and Wavefront-Guided LASIK

2006-03-30T23:06:00.000Z

93 Percent of Both Patient Cohorts Achieve 20/20 Vision and Neither Treatment Shown to Induce Higher-Order Aberrations

At a clinical course conducted this morning at the AmericanSociety of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) annual meeting inSan Francisco, Guy M. Kezirian, M.D., F.A.C.S and Karl G. Stonecipher,MD, presented six-month study results comparing outcomes ofwavefront-optimized and wavefront-guided treatments with theALLEGRETTO WAVE excimer laser. The study validated that both groupsperformed similarly for uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), manifestrefractive spheroequivalent (MRSE) and postoperative UCVA versuspreoperative best spectacle visual acuity (BSCVA).

The prospective controlled multi-center study was initiated inSeptember 2004 to evaluate the safety and effectiveness ofwavefront-guided treatments (incorporating the ALLEGRO wavefrontanalyzer) and to compare results to wavefront-optimized (standardLASIK) with the ALLEGRETTO WAVE. Myopic patients (up to +7D with up to+3D of astigmatism) were eligible to participate in the study. Basedon alternating enrollment, patients were randomized for eitherwavefront-optimized or wavefront-guided treatments in both eyes.

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LASIK Viewing for Rod The Pastor's Surgery

2006-03-25T08:58:00.000Z

The eyes have it. Maybe I should put in this disclaimer, "Get ready, hang on, oh ye of weak, queasy tummies, we will be discussing the ol' eyeball." Focus, y'all. It'll be OK.

I am right there with you when it comes to matters of the globular ball that sits in the eye socket. It's hard for me to put contact lenses in, much less think about getting something out of someone's eye. So, even contemplating an operation involving the eye is tough.

That's why when Rod, the youth pastor, invited the staff to a viewing of his LASIK eye surgery, I about passed out. Rod said it was harder for us to watch than for him to have experienced the surgery. He gave a blow-by-blow - or make that a zap-by-zap - narration of the whole procedure.

Rod remained awake and feeling like he had entered the twilight zone as he stared at a flashing red light. As he spoke and the film rolled, my hands covered my eyes. Every so often I'd sneak a peek. The beginning moments I could handle. Then came suctioning the eyeball into the thingamabob. I think all the audience, including the brave at heart, started jumping an achy, sympathetic sort of jig. Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

The next scene featured small laser cuts to make the flaps, and after some other something I just couldn't muster the courage to watch, came the zap, zap, zap to correct the vision. My humble description may not be an exact replication of the science of eye zapping, but I understand there was no pain. I don't believe even if I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express I'd been up to operating.

Thank God for those surgeons who have the gift of restoring the ol' 20/20, because I do know that a young man who had worn glasses since he was a little boy could toss those babies aside. He who was sight deficient sees clearly now.

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New Eye Surgery Helps Those Who Can't Get Lasik

2006-03-24T08:30:00.000Z

Lasik surgery is all the rage, but it won't work for everyone. Now, a new procedure may help some folks who have been left out. People who are moderately to severely nearsighted are suddenly seeing clearly with this new surgery.

Instead of using a laser, doctors insert a semi-permanent contact lens into the eye. It only takes about 10 minutes.

Without glasses, Anthony Rizzo has been unable to see much more than a blur since the second grade.

"I golf, I fish, I dive, you know, so being active like that with this type of vision is really difficult," Rizzo said.

Rizzo is severely nearsighted and he couldn't qualify for eye procedures like Lasik. But he is eligible for implantable collamer lenses.

"What it does is, it provides a focusing power the same way a contact lens would provide the focusing power, but it's inserted into the eye," said Dr. Lawrence Katzen, an ophthalmologist.

During the procedure, Katzen inserts the plastic lens and rests it behind the iris on the lens of the eye. It is semi-permanent, meaning it can be removed if necessary.

"I think the ideal patient is somebody who is motivated not to wear contacts or glasses, has a high degree of nearsightedness and would like to improve their quality of life," Katzen said.

The results are virtually instant.

After decades of living in a blur, Rizzo can finally see what he's been missing with the naked eye.

"I can see already. I mean, very well. It's going to get better in the next couple of days, but you know, it's amazing," Rizzo said.

The procedure is expensive. It costs about $7,000 and there can be side effects such as halos and glare. It is so new, it is not yet available in the Delaware Valley, but doctors at Wills Eye Center in Philadelphia said that might change very soon.

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IntraLASIK At Christenbury Eye Center

2006-03-19T15:39:00.000Z

The Christenbury Eye Center offers comprehensive eye care, from regular vision checkups to cataract surgery and IntraLASIK™ (blade free LASIK) laser vision correction.

Here is an overview:

* WaveFront Custom IntraLASIK — Blade Free LASIK Laser Vision Correction
* ReSTOR Procedure - Eliminates Reading Glasses and Bifocals
* NEW - Visian and Verisyse Procedures for severely nearsighted patients
* Cataract Surgery - the most advanced technique, requiring no shots or stitches
* Corneal Surgery
* General Ophthalmology & Optometry
* Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
* Full Service Optical Shop. Including Glasses, Contact Lenses & Sun Glasses

The Christenbury Eye Center office is located just South of Downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. They're committed to providing vision care for residents throughout the Southeast.

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Woodlands Custom Vision, Texas

2006-03-11T09:49:00.000Z

Woodlands Custom Vision - Laser Eye Sugery & Lasik in Woodlands, TX

They would like to invite you to tour their website and learn about the state-of-the-art Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix personalized laser vision correction system and IntraLase LASIK technologies, as well as CK, ReStor, Versyse, Intacs and other eye care procedures.

They combine the latest IntraLASIK technology with Personal Care to help patients improve their vision. Their experience and commitment to individual care has convinced thousands of Texans to trust their eyes to their Custom Vision Center. Find out what makes Woodlands Custom Vision Center a unique choice for LASIK.

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Lasik At The Hartford

2006-03-09T20:25:00.000Z

Hartford Hospital, Connecticut, USA is proud to offer state-of-the-art procedures using the Excimer laser (LADARVISION).

The Excimer laser is used to perform laser vision correction procedures such as photo-refractive keratectomy (PRK) and Laser In-Situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The techniques are used to reduce or eliminate the dependence for glasses or contact lenses.

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Lasik Freebie For Oscar Losers

2006-03-05T12:57:00.000Z

With their lavish lifestyles and multi-million-dollar pay cheques, there's not much a Hollywood star wants for.

But organisers of tomorrow night's Oscars ceremony evidently feel that the celebrities deserve a little bit more.

Companies have been slugging it out to get their products into goodie bags to be handed out to the nominees and presenters, who will get freebies worth as much as £60,000.

The bags will include such essentials as a £20,000 voucher for cosmetic surgery and laser eye surgery, a pair of diamond-encrusted flipflops and £2,800 worth of skincare products made from caviar.

There is also a £1,700 three-carat diamond watch, a diamondencrusted Victoria's Secret bra and panty set, worth £5,000, and an £850 cashmere throw. G3 and Motorola have provided their latest handsets.

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Hall Focuses On New Season After Laser Eye Surgery

2006-03-04T23:18:00.000Z

Australain Football League: BARRY Hall will road test his new eyes for the first time in game conditions when Sydney takes the field against Essendon in their NAB Challenge game at Optus Oval tomorrow.

The premiership captain had corrective eye surgery performed in early December to fix fuzzy vision that impacted on Hall's ability to catch the ball.

Hall has already noticed a significant improvement in his vision since the operation particularly when driving, however, he was a little apprehensive about the different it will make when playing.

"(The doctors) said it will take a bit of time to get used to judging the footy again so we'll see how it goes," Hall said. "I can read the road signs a hell of a lot better."

Hall exclusively revealed late last year that he couldn't actually see the football when it was at the other end of the ground, and that he had trouble judging the ball's flight.

"It would be on me quicker than what I thought it would so I'd be snatching at the footy all the time," Hall said. "It was definitely worse at night."

Hall, 29, unsuccessfully tried wearing contact lenses after an eye test last April identified a sight problem, so he simply put with not being able to see properly.

Despite his poor vision, the Swans' menacing centre half-forward led the AFL in contested marks, and kicked more goals and set up more scoring opportunities than anyone else.

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Eye Surgeons Debate Blade vs. Bladeless LASIK on AllAboutVision.com

2006-03-01T19:51:00.000Z

A new AllAboutVision.com feature offers people interested in laser vision correction different eye surgeon viewpoints on the merits of blade or bladeless LASIK.

A thin, hinged flap is created on the eye's surface during LASIK, enabling the surgeon to reshape the underlying tissue with an excimer laser to improve vision. The flap is then returned to its original position.

But eye surgeons differ on whether the LASIK flap should be created with a bladed instrument called a microkeratome, or with the newer IntraLase laser method.

Two respected eye surgeons - Vance Thompson, M.D., and Brian Boxer Wachler, M.D. - debate the blade vs. bladeless LASIK approach to vision correction in this new feature:

http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/blade-vs-bladeless.htm

AllAboutVision.com's LASIK & Vision Surgery section addresses additional topics such as how LASIK works, what to expect during and after the procedure, risks, cost, and how to choose an eye surgeon. Related procedures such as LASEK, Epi-LASIK, PRK and custom LASIK are described, along with procedures such as implants and conductive keratoplasty.

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Laser Eye Surgery Excluded In Dutch Health Care

2006-02-25T08:46:00.000Z

Private insurance for medical care is coming ever more into play among the international community as politicians seek to control runaway health budgets.

Holland is the latest country to require foreign nationals, whether working in the country or simply resident, to have valid cover. People from other EU states are exempt as they are covered through Europe-wide reciprocity treaties.

The change is part of a radical shake-up of healthcare, affecting both individuals and employers in the Netherlands. Everyone aged over 18, irrespective of medical history and age, must pay an annual premium of around €1,100.

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The Legal "Optometrist Blank Cheque" Argument

2006-02-19T11:44:00.000Z

House Speaker Jim Black said state law allows him and the state optometrists' society to fill in the name and date on an optometrist's check, because the law permits the donor to let someone else decide where the money goes.

The law says a group can't solicit a contribution without first telling the donor what candidate, committee or party the money is going to. Or telling the donor:

"That a decision will be reached later as to the candidate(s), political committee(s), or political party(ies) to be supported and that the contributions solicited will be expended in a manner and for a purpose to be determined at a future date but no later than 20 days prior to the pending primary or general election."

The optometrists' PAC, however, held many of the incomplete checks from individual optometrists for months past the election.

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Lasik Laser Eye Surgery Set To Boom

2006-02-17T13:15:00.000Z

As the technology improves more and more people are considering laser eye surgery for vision correction. But there are now several different approaches to performing the same operation - that of remodeling the lens of the eye so that sight correction becomes unnecessary. So what does LASIK mean and why is it becoming more popular? LASIK is an acronym for laser-assisted in situ keratomileiusis - a long expression for something that is fairly easy to understand.

This type of eye surgery is now becoming ever more popular and prices are falling all the time. Five years ago, prices were well over $2000 per eye, now it's available for as little as $1700 per eye. Still not cheap, but definitely worth it if you want to be rid of spectacles forever. It's a ten minute operation for each eye with a three day recovery time. But beware of practitioners offering much lower rates - such as $499 per eye - this cost usually masks other costs that will make the total operation much more expensive in the long run.

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Harvard Study Finds Eating Tuna Regularly Protects Women From Eye Problems

2006-02-15T19:15:00.000Z

A recent study by Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Schepens Eye Research Institute at Harvard Medical School has determined that eating tuna at least five times a week can help women reduce their chances of developing dry-eye syndrome.

Phyllis Knapp, a secretary from Kalamazoo, Mich., knows all too much about an ocular condition called dry-eye syndrome. During breaks at work she'd cover her eyes with a cold compress to get relief. Finally, the distraction became so unrelenting that she left her job.

"There's no relief from it; the only relief you get is when you shut your eyes," she says. It can't be cured with a few eye drops, and it leaves its sufferers with burning eyes, blurred vision and the need to protect their eyes from the elements at all times.

Some, including Knapp, reported that their symptoms first occurred after laser eye surgery.

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Intralase IntraLASIK All Laser LASIK Detailed Information and Comparison

2006-02-12T21:48:00.000Z

IntraLASIK, also called "all laser LASIK", is exactly like traditional conventional or custom wavefront LASIK, except the corneal flap is created with a femtosecond laser microkeratome rather than a mechanical microkeratome with a metal blade. The IntraLASIK name comes from a combination of the name of a femtosecond laser manufacturer, Intralase, and LASIK.

IntraLASIK may be performed with conventional laser ablation or wavefront-guided custom LASIK laser ablation.

There are several distinct advantages to IntraLASIK that make IntraLASIK more predictable and safer than traditional LASIK with a mechanical microkeratome. These advantages include more precise positioning of the flap, more accurate thickness of the flap, more even thickness of the flap throughout, and a lower probability of intraoperative complications such as buttonhole flaps, thin/thick flaps, or epithelial defect. Recent studies have shown IntraLASIK to be more favorable than LASIK with a mechanical microkeratome in providing vision with better contrast sensitivity.

Some patients, but not all, experience a short period of increased corneal edema with IntraLASIK.

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About IntraLase Corp

2006-02-11T07:33:00.000Z

IntraLase designs, develops, and manufactures an ultra-fast laser that is revolutionizing refractive and corneal surgery by creating safe and more precise corneal incisions. Delivering on the promise of ophthalmic laser technology, the IntraLase FS laser, related software, and disposable devices replace the hand-held microkeratome blade used during LASIK surgery. The unsurpassed accuracy of IntraLase's computer-controlled femtosecond laser has been shown to improve safety profiles and visual outcomes when used during LASIK. Additionally, the IntraLase FS laser creates precision-designed intracorneal incisions that when combined can be used during lamellar and penetrating keratoplasties and intrastromal ring implantation.

IntraLase is presently in the process of commercializing applications of its technology in the treatment of corneal diseases that require corneal transplant surgery. The company's proprietary laser and disposable patient interfaces are presently marketed throughout the United States and 26 other countries.

IntraLase is headquartered and manufactures its products in Irvine, California. For additional information, visit the company's web site: www.intralase.com.

How Does LASIK Eye Surgery Work? Keratomileusis - The Carving Of The Cornea

2006-02-08T20:50:00.000Z

At present, LASIK or “Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis” is the only commonly performed keratomileusis procedure. Keratomileusis involves an altering of the shape of the corneal tissue with the aid of an excimer laser, which is a powerful ultraviolet laser. This laser eye surgery is performed by ophthalmologists in order to correct different types of vision impairment. LASIK is the preferred treatment for patients with refractive error, since the procedure entails rapid recovery and minimal pain overall.

LASIK surgery leverages technology to its fullest. For instance, a computer system tracks the patient’s eye position 4,000 times per second, while the lasers make the desired incisions. It might sound like a dangerous procedure, but it’s time to debunk this myth. LASIK surgery is a completely safe procedure performed with high precision. That is, the laser carves the corneal tissue in a finely controlled manner. LASIK surgery is not that cumbersome when compared with other types of eye surgery, and has a relatively low frequency of complications.

Though LASIK surgery is performed with the patient awake and functional, the eye surgeon typically administers a mild sedative and anesthetic eye drops.

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Bringing Laser Eye Care Closer To Home

2006-02-05T13:23:00.000Z

Letter to the editor:

"The West Parry Sound Health Centre and the associated communities have enjoyed the services of a comprehensive Ophthalmologist for the past ten years. With the support of the hospital as well as Ministry of Health this has expanded to include surgical services including, but not limited to, cataract surgery.

As the next logical step in expansion of services the provision of laser eye care surgery would be a tremendous move forward. The use of lasers in Ophthalmology has been in existence for the past thirty years. Today lasers are used extensively in the treatment and management of various types of eye diseases including glaucoma as well as diabetes. "

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Dr. Jonathan Christenbury First in Carolinas to Offer New Visian ICL for Nearsightedness

2006-01-22T10:18:00.000Z

Permanent “Contact Lens” Inside the Eye. In February, Dr. Jonathan Christenbury of the Christenbury Eye Center will be the first in the Carolinas to introduce the Visian ICL®, a unique implantable collamer intraocular lens that corrects nearsightedness, a condition affecting 1 in 4 people in the U.S.

Millions of Americans with common vision errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism have more choices than ever before for improving their eyesight. Now there is yet another exciting new alternative for people who are very nearsighted.

In February, Dr. Jonathan Christenbury of the Christenbury Eye Center will be the first in the Carolinas to introduce the Visian ICL®, a unique implantable collamer intraocular lens that corrects nearsightedness, a condition affecting 1 in 4 people in the U.S.

Think of the Visian ICL as a contact lens inside the eye, but better, because it is permanent and will never dry out, become dirty, get lost or need to be re-inserted in the eye each morning. This type of intra-ocular lens is a Phakic IOL.

“We are pleased to offer patients one more advanced technology that will make a difference in their eyesight and their quality of life,” says Dr. Christenbury, who is known for his pioneering work in new vision care treatments, including WaveFront Custom IntraLASIK and the ReSTOR procedure that eliminates the need for reading glasses or bifocals.

The Visian ICL is designed to correct moderate to severe nearsightedness and offers people who were not good candidates for laser vision correction the freedom from having to wear glasses and contact lenses. The Visian is also ideal for patients who might be LASIK candidates but prefer a reversible procedure.

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Dr. Jonathan Christenbury First in Carolinas to Offer New Visian ICL for Nearsightedness"...

HealthFirst-GVSS Eye Reshaper - Lasik Alternative?

2006-01-13T22:49:00.000Z

You've heard of retainers for your teeth. Now you can get them for your eyes. HealthFirst reporter Leslie LoBue says these contact lenses are an option to Lasik surgery for vision correction.
Depending on the child, some kids as young as ten have used the Gentle Vision Shaping system or GVSS, but that is really just a small part of the WOW factor here.

Fifteen year old April Townsend started using the GVSS vision retainers six months ago- with immediate results. "When I came in the first day and I took them out, I could see everything and it was really amazing because it felt like my eye, only I saw like I did with my glasses."

The retainers, which look like contact lenses, reshape the cornea while they are worn overnight. (dr. Matthew Martin/Optometrist, Auburn Optical)

"I love the concept of, I put something on, a vision retainer on at night, I go to bed, I don't do anything, I wake up in the morning, I take it out and I can see," said Dr. Matthew Martin, an optometrist with Auburn Optical.

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High Court Lets Wabash Man Sue 3 Years After Lasik Eye Surgery

2006-01-02T11:42:00.000Z

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that a northeast Indiana man can move forward with a medical malpractice lawsuit alleging Lasik eye surgery left him nearly blind in one eye.

In 2001, L. Thomas Booth sued Dr. Robert G. Wiley, Dr. Ronald Norlund and Midwest Eye Consultants in Wabash, but an Allen Superior Court trial judge found the man had not filed within the statute of limitations and dismissed the case.

The crux of the legal argument is when Booth should have known enough to suspect that a Lasik eye surgery first performed in November 1998 might have contributed to severe impairment in his right eye.

Wiley performed the laser surgery on Booth at that time and again in February 1999 based on a referral from Norlund. According to court records, Norlund suggested the surgery despite Booth’s history of glaucoma and cataracts.

After the Lasik surgery, Booth underwent several other eye operations in relation to his cataracts.

Under law, Booth had two years from the date of the original surgery or until November 2000 to claim malpractice.

But Booth’s attorneys argued he didn’t understand there was a connection between his worsening eyesight and the Lasik surgeries until after that period lapsed.

It wasn’t until December 2000 that another doctor told Booth that Lasik surgery should not have been performed because of his pre-existing conditions and might have complicated his cataracts. After this assessment, Booth sued in July 2001.

The Indiana Supreme Court – in a split 3-2 decision – found the evidence does not... (read more)...

Understanding the Basics of IntraLase or IntraLasik Surgery

2005-12-29T07:21:00.000Z

Do you wear glasses or use contacts?

There's a new procedure that may allow you to throw them away. It's "blade-free" Lasik eye surgery, and some doctors think that it's an even safer procedure than the original Lasik. Traditional LASIK Surgery is a very good procedure. While the risk of complications are very minimal, all surgery carries some degree of risk. IntraLase is an advanced computer controlled laser technology based surgery.....

Informed Intralasik Consent Documents

2005-12-25T08:12:00.000Z

Informed Consent Documents

Ophthalmic Risk Management Forms & Documents is published by the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC), a risk retention group, for educational purposes only. It is intended solely to provide general information on a number of medical and legal issues. It is not intended to constitute legal counsel and should not be relied on as a source for legal advice. If legal advice is desired or needed, an attorney should be consulted.

Refractive Surgery Consent Forms include consent forms covering the following areas:

* AK Consent Form
o Informed Consent for Astigmatic Keratotomy
* Conductive Keratoplasty Consent Forms
o Informed Consent for Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) for the Correction of Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
o Informed Consent for NearVisionSM CK
o Addendum: Consent for Bilateral Simultaneous CK for Treatment of Hyperopia
* Intacs Consent Forms
o Informed Consent for Keravision� Intacs?
o Addendum: Consent for Bilateral Simultaneous Intacs for Treatment of Myopia
o Intacs: Consent for Off-Label Therapeutic Use for Post-LASIK Ectasia
* IntraLASIK Consent Form
o Informed Consent for IntraLASIK
* LASIK Consent Forms
o Informed Consent for Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
o Addendum: Consent for Bilateral Simultaneous LASIK
o LASIK Retreatment Consent
o Assumption of LASIK post-op Care
* LTK Consent Forms
o Informed Consent for Laser Thermal Keratoplasty (LTK) for the correction of Hyperopia
o Addendum: Consent for Bilateral Simultaneous LTK for Treatment of Hyperopia
* Phakic Consent Form
o Phakic Implant Verisyse? Informed Consent
* PRK Consent Forms
o Informed Consent for Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
o Addendum: Consent for Bilateral Simultaneous PRK
o Suggested Informed Consent Clauses for Documenting "Off-label" PRK
o Addendum: MMC with Refractive Surgery
* Refractive Lens Exchange Consent Form
o Informed Consent for Refractive Lens Exchange

* Consent for Comanagement After Eye Surgery

* Monovision Addendum and Consent
(Courtesy of David A. Wallace, MD, a practicing ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, CA.)

* Wavefront Addendum
(Courtesy of David A. Wallace, MD, a practicing ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, CA.)

The forms are in Rich-Text Format (RTF)....

Dr. Barry Wasserman Can Provide The Gift of LASIK Surgery

2005-12-16T21:56:00.000Z

One gift can make a world of difference.

It can change a life.

Brighten a loved one's days.

What may seem an exaggeration is fact ? when the gift is LASIK surgery.

Just ask some of the patients who have undergone the procedure, performed by Dr. Barry Wasserman, 100 Canal Pointe Blvd., Suite 112, Princeton, (609) 243-8711, or a toll-free number, (877) 598-EYES.

"I feel like a new person," says Michelle Lampard, who wore contact lenses for 22 years before her LASIK surgery in March 2004. "No more fumbling for my glasses in the middle of the night, or first thin in the morning. No more worrying about my contacts while I exercise of swim. It amazes me every single day that I now have perfect vision!"

Jennifer Arroyo, who had "terrible vision and astigmatism" as a young girl, felt she was doomed. Even after losing 25 pounds, she still wasn't happy with her appearance. Since having the LASIK procedure in September, she is "thrilled" with her new look and her vision.

"I can't thank Dr. Wasserman enough for this miracle," she says. "He has made a lasting impression on my life."

Read more about Dr. Wasserman

What is IntraLASIK?

2005-10-31T22:35:00.000Z

Lasik surgery involves two basic steps: creating a corneal flap and reshaping the cornea according to prescription. Traditionally, the corneal flap during LASIK has been created with a microkeratome blade. It is well documented that a large part of the risks and complications from LASIK arise during the creation of the flap. Surgical techniques have been modified and instruments have been refined to improve the results and decrease complications, but nothing has made as significant an impact on improving LASIK as the IntraLase femtosecond laser.

This instrument utilizes an infrared laser and IntraLASIK software...

Bausch & Lomb Discloses Probe

2005-10-27T15:48:00.000Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Eye-care products maker Bausch & Lomb on Wednesday disclosed an investigation into allegations of improper conduct at its Brazilian subsidiary and said related charges will sharply reduce quarterly earnings.

The company warned it may delay filing its third-quarter earnings report, due next week, as the board of directors' audit committee investigates whether executives at its BL Industrial Otica unit mischaracterized about $600,000 in expenses to fund a $1.5 million pension arrangement for themselves.

The Brazilian business, which makes contact lenses and markets a range of surgical and pharmaceutical products, accounted for about $20 million in 2004 net sales, which is less than 1 percent of Bausch & Lomb's total revenues.....

Bausch & Lomb, based in Rochester, New York, said...

Omaha Eye and Laser Institute

2005-08-03T20:59:00.000Z

The Omaha Eye and Laser Institute is Nebraska's first and most experienced intralasik team. With IntraLASIK, essentially all microkeratome complications are eliminated. The computer guided laser that creates the flap is significantly more accurate and allows the surgeon complete flexibility on how to create the best corneal flap for your eye.

Lasik Complications

2005-06-30T03:14:00.000Z

Lots of words about Lasik Complications

Doug's LASIK Surgery

2005-05-22T08:32:00.000Z

This page is the chronicle of my LASIK laser surgery through the Pepose Vision Institute at 16216 Baxter Road, in Chesterfield, Missouri. I'll be updating this regularly to let you know how my vision is progressing. See my LASIK diary for the down and dirty about the surgery and how I'm doing.

Doug's LASIK Surgery

IntraLASIK Laser Eye Surgery

2005-05-21T07:41:00.000Z

Dr. Leavitt and Bellevue LASIK were the first in the Puget Sound area, (Bellevue, WA), to perform IntraLASIK all laser LASIK eye surgery.

LASIK eye flaps are traditionally created using a mechanical microkeratome. This has genereally been a safe technique. However, the microkeratome produces a meniscus-shaped flap of variable overall thickness and always thinner in the center than at the edges. Occasionally a corneal abrasion or an irregular, incomplete, or button-hole flap results.

The IntraLase™ femtosecond laser virtually eliminates the risk traditionally involved in creating a LASIK eye flap. The LASIK surgeon programs the desired thickness, diameter, and hinge placement. Then, without using a blade, the IntraLase™ laser creates a predictable uniform-thickness flap. IntraLASIK is an all-laser LASIK vision treatment that minimizes the possibility of flap complications while maximizing comfort and safety.

IntraLASIK Laser Eye Surgery

IntraLasik Laser Eye Surgery in Texas - Links to lasik Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio suregeon's websites

2005-05-19T09:53:00.000Z

Using the new IntraLase-FS laser to create the corneal flap, we are now performing LASIK surgery without a blade. Traditionally, the LASIK flap was created using a microkeratome with a blade. Although complications during LASIK are relatively rare, when they do occur the microkeratome portion of the procedure is often the source of the problem. The new blade free LASIK procedure is called IntraLASIK and is more PRECISE and SAFER then ever before.

IntraLasik Laser Eye Surgery in Texas - Links to lasik Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio surgeons web sites

Laser eye surgery vision correction Intralase IntraLASIK LASIK Zyoptix

2005-05-18T19:42:00.000Z

Centre for Sight differs from most providers, as we are a specialist eye care centre. Not only do we deal with a variety of eye problems and procedures, but we are the only facility in the UK to offer Intralase laser eye surgery. Although the terminology 'LASIK' and 'IntraLASIK' are seemingly alike, the two procedures are in fact dramatically different.

Laser eye surgery vision correction Intralase IntraLASIK LASIK Zyoptix

Lasik Laser Vision Correction Charlotte NC - Christenbury Eye Center

2005-05-16T18:17:00.000Z

At Christenbury Eye Center, we pride ourselves in making a difference in the lives of our patients. We are at the forefront of LASIK technology and have successfully performed more than 50,000 procedures. You can be confident in our ability to help you realize excellent results. Enjoy the freedom of an active lifestyle without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses. Call us today for a free IntraLASIK screening....

the world's most experienced Intralasik surgeon...

LaserMyEye :: Inside :: Press corner

2005-05-15T10:29:00.000Z

Approximately six million LVC procedures have been performed to date in the United States alone. In 2003, approximately 2.8 million procedures were performed worldwide, including approximately 1.2 million in the United States and 750,000 in western Europe. The highest per-capita LVC penetration is in the United States and Spain...

LaserMyEye :: Inside :: Press corner

Lasik Eye Surgery board: HealthBoards - PRK, Lasik, or Intralasik?

2005-05-14T09:26:00.000Z

"Hi everyone. My husband is wanting to get his eyes fixed, (near sighted) and we are trying to figure what surgery we want done. Has anyone ever had PRK, Lasik, or Intralasik? If so what were your experiences, was there much pain, how about the healing process, and the over all results? Any information would be helpful. Thank You"...

Lasik Eye Surgery board: HealthBoards - PRK, Lasik, or Intralasik?

Yahoo! Search Results for Intralasik Laser Eye Surgery

2005-05-13T18:54:00.000Z

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USAEyes.org - Intralase IntraLASIK All Laser LASIK Detailed Information and Comparison

2005-05-12T19:17:00.000Z

TV Is My Drug of Choice: Shooting Laser Beams From My Eyes

2005-05-09T17:24:00.000Z

The last time I attended a seminar about vision correction was in 1995, when LASIK was the new thing. This time there's a new new thing: IntraLASIK. With both surgeries, a small part of your cornea is cut and lifted, creating a flap underneath which the laser will reshape the eye. With "traditional" LASIK, the corneal flap is made with a razor tool. (Razor + Eyeball = Freaking out) The new IntraLASIK procedure uses a laser to create the corneal flap. Studies show it's more accurate and can help create better vision. The doctor I saw called it "high definition" vision... TV Is My Drug of Choice: Shooting Laser Beams From My Eyes

. . Desire of perfect Vision ... Die Lust auf perfektes Sehen .

2005-05-08T07:58:00.000Z

Just remember - you read it here first.... . Desire of perfect Vision ... Die Lust auf perfektes Sehen . ...in German. ... jetzt auch neu in Deutschland
Femto-LASIK, IntraLASE, IntraLASIK, Premium LASIK oder First Class LASIK sind unterschiedliche Begriffe für eine Form der LASIK, bei der der Flap nicht durch ein Mikrokeratom sondern durch den Einsatz eines Femtosekundenlasers erzeugt wird. Die anschließende Korrektur der Hornhaut erfolgt nach wie vor mit dem Excimer-Laser.... . Desire of perfect Vision ... Die Lust auf perfektes Sehen .

Google Groups : Intralasik Debate

2005-05-07T08:27:00.000Z

"...You should visit Dr. Boothe and Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center. Dr. Boothe is probably the most experienced IntraLASIK surgeon in the world as well as the DFW Metroplex. I had my procedure there and a wonderful experience..." Google Groups : Intralasik Debate

Houston LASIK - Custom Ablation - Custom Lasik by Houston LASIK/Refractive Surgeon Chris Cabler M.D., Guide to lasik in Houston Texas

2005-05-06T21:34:00.000Z

Using the new IntraLase-FS laser to create the corneal flap, we are now performing LASIK surgery without a blade. Traditionally, the LASIK flap was created using a microkeratome with a blade. Although complications during LASIK are relatively rare, when they do occur the microkeratome portion of the procedure is often the source of the problem. The new blade free LASIK procedure is called IntraLASIK and is more PRECISE and SAFER then ever before...Houston LASIK - Custom Ablation - Custom Lasik by Houston LASIK/Refractive Surgeon Chris Cabler M.D.

Laser eye surgery vision correction Intralase IntraLASIK LASIK Zyoptix

2005-05-05T16:11:00.000Z

FAQ on Intralasik laser eye surgery at: Laser eye surgery vision correction Intralase IntraLASIK LASIK Zyoptix:

# Why Intralasik?
# How does Intralasik differ from traditional LASIK?
# Does Intralasik improve outcomes?
# Is Intralasik a safer procedure?
# Is traditional LASIK unsafe?
# Is Intralase™ new? How is Centre for Sight able to offer the procedure when others in the UK do not?
# How do VISUAL results of Intralasik compare with traditional Lasik?

and more at Laser eye surgery vision correction Intralase IntraLASIK LASIK Zyoptix

Dixie Eye Center - Surgical Procedures

2005-05-04T14:59:00.000Z

The Dixie Eye Center has a state-of-the-art, in-house operating room complete with a separate preoperative and postoperative care unit. Our knowledgeable, and experienced staff will make sure that you are comfortable and that all your needs are met before, during, and after your surgery. Our surgeons take pride in utilizing the latest and most advanced surgical techniques and equipment available, to provide the safest and highest quality eye care for our patients in a courteous and efficient manner...Dixie Eye Center, Utah

Wolfe Eye Clinic Iowa - Laser Vision Correction, Lasik

2005-05-03T17:54:00.000Z

Over the last few years, Wolfe Eye Clinic has performed thousands of LASIK eye surgeries to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Recently, the successful LASIK procedure has become even more accurate and precise using new technology and a technique called IntraLASIK....Wolfe Eye Clinic Iowa - Laser Vision Correction, Lasik

Laser Eye Surgery Vision Correction Intralase IntraLASIK LASIK Zyoptix

2005-05-02T08:41:00.000Z

For the first time in the UK, INTRALASIK is available to those wishing to consider LASIK surgery and brought to you by Centre for Sight.

Centre for Sight, in keeping with its values of Safety first, First class technology, Evidence based medicine, and expertise have made a major investment and acquired the Intralase™ laser for a variety of corneal procedures including flap creation in Lasik surgery. More about Centre For Sight and Laser eye surgery vision correction Intralase IntraLASIK LASIK Zyoptix here...

Intralase Indiana Intralasik Kentucky Wavefront Surgery CustomVue Cataract Corneal Surgery

2005-05-01T07:44:00.000Z

John-Kenyon Eye Center patients can now choose vision correction surgery with more confidence than ever before. New, all-laser IntraLASIK offers incomparable safety and optimal precision with the only fully automated and laser-controlled LASIK procedure in Kentucky or Indiana. Essentially, LASIK at John-Kenyon has evolved from a car to a jet plane... (interesting analogy?!)...more from John here...

Austin Eye Clinic - INTRALASIK, LASIK, Crystalens, Cataract Surgery & Laser Eye Surgery

2005-04-30T08:50:00.000Z

Custom Cornea with IntraLase (aka Custom IntraLASIK) has proven to provide better vision and better results with greater safety than LASIK or Custom LASIK. If you were waiting for LASIK to become better and safer, your time has come with Custom IntraLASIK...Austin Eye Clinic - INTRALASIK, LASIK, Crystalens, Cataract Surgery & Laser Eye Surgery

D'Eyealogues - IntraLasik 2 Weeks Post-Op Difficulties Feb 2005

2005-04-29T20:09:00.000Z

I am posting for my husband who had IntraLasik performed 2 weeks ago. He is experiencing difficulties seeing and is having headaches. He can function for only brief periods of time prior to suffering blurriness and headaches.

His vision on day 1 post-op was 20/60 and remains there. On day 7 he was instructed to stop using Vigamox and reduce Flarex from 3x/day to 2x/day. During this first week, he could see fairly well. On day 8, his vision deteriorated as the day progressed and he developed a headache by mid- afternoon. Day 10 was a bit worse(though he was at work and not home), so he called for a follow-up visit... more...

Ask Lasik Doctors - Intralasik Questions Over The Years

2005-04-24T08:22:00.000Z

"Please give me your opinion on the IntraLasik procedure where laser instead of microkeratome is used to create the flap on the cornea."...answers...

IntraLasik Instructional Video from DiamondVision

2005-04-23T10:19:00.000Z

Each year more than 1 million LASIK procedures are performed in the US. For many patients, LASIK surgery provides almost miraculous freedom from glasses or contact lenses. Advances in laser technology make it possible to effectively correct an extensive range of vision disorders. Now the limitations of traditional LASIK technology can be minimized with a greater safety platform. Now, Precision laser technology is available to minimize the possibility of flap complication while maximizing comfort and safety... IntraLasik Instructional Video

Beach Eye Care - Intralasik for Hampton Roads,Virginia Beach,and Newport News

2005-04-22T14:26:00.000Z

IntraLASIK uses a FDA-approved, computer-controlled laser designed specifically for the creation of the corneal flap. This new technique, uses two lasers to perform the procedure, providing an entirely new level of safety and precision in vision correction. While the IntraLASIK procedure continues to require a corneal flap, it is created with the IntraLase® FS - a special rapid pulse laser called a femtosecond laser. The corneal flap is then lifted and our FDA-approved excimer laser is used to perform the actual vision correction. More at.. Beach Eye Care - Intralasik for Hampton Roads,Virginia Beach,and Newport News

Refractive Eye Surgery, LASIK, PRK, RK, Laser Vision Correction and Surgery - the Omaha Eye and Laser Institute

2005-04-21T14:00:00.000Z

What is LASIK vs IntraLASIK?
LASIK is the most popular and frequently performed refractive procedure in the world for the correction of myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), and astigmatism. LASIK does not correct presbyopia but some patients can be corrected using monovision. Traditional LASIK is a two-stage process. First a device called a microkeratome is placed on the eye. This device uses a blade to cut a thin flap of corneal tissue. Second, the surgeon lifts the flap and then an excimer laser is used to shape the cornea to eliminate or reduce the patient's glasses prescription. With IntraLASIK, the....more...

Ultralase - for vision correction *ULTRALASIK™ & ULTRALASEK™

2005-04-20T18:59:00.000Z

In addition to LASIK and LASEK treatments, Ultralase also offers ULTRALASIK™ and ULTRALASEK™. We will advise you at consultation if your vision will benefit from these other treatments, which include the use of tissue-sparing (also known as ‘tissue-saving’) technology.

What is tissue-sparing?

Laser eye treatments involve the removal of a small amount of tissue from the front surface of the eye (the cornea) with the aim of slightly altering the eye’s shape, and thereby improving your vision... Ultralase - for vision correction *ULTRALASIK™ & ULTRALASEK™

Intralsik Software

2005-04-19T16:15:00.000Z

The PulsionTM IntraLase Laser is a computer precise, intrastomal approach for maximum safety and surgeon control. The laser offers a safe and predictable alternative to the mechanical microkeratome and metal razor blade. The Pulsion FS Laser and proprietary IntraLASIKTM software deliver a new level of safety and precision - the first significant advancement in corneal resection instrumentation in fifty years...LaserSurgeryForEyes.com

What is IntraLASIK?

2005-04-18T17:19:00.000Z

Read all about it... What is IntraLASIK?