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LASIK Contraindications

Three More Popular Myths About LASIK Eye Surgery

Dispelling even more common myths regarding LASIK eye surgery.
There has never been a better time to get LASIK eye surgery than during the bright, beautiful spring season. Not only do the amazing, beneficial results that come with LASIK offer you clear views of the budding flowers outside and a fresh start to another spring season, […]

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By |April 19th, 2012|EyeCare Topics, LASIK, LASIK Contraindications|0 Comments

LASIK FAQ: Answering Your Basic Questions About LASIK Surgery

We are answering your most frequently asked LASIK eye surgery questions.
Within the last few decades, LASIK eye surgery has become one of the most popular, raved about corrective vision procedures in the world. While this surgery was limited to certain vision problems and age groups when it’s clinical trials were first performed in the U.S. in 1995, […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

Clear Vision: Is LASIK Eye Surgery Safer Than Contacts?

LASIK Eye Surgery vs Contacts
New studies show that LAISK may be safer than contacts in the long run.
When it comes to improving the clarity and the accuracy of your vision, there has always been a long standing debate in the optical world about which is better, contacts or LASIK. For those who are just looking […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |March 13th, 2012|EyeCare Topics, LASIK, LASIK Contraindications|0 Comments

LASIK Alternatives Story Runs in Atlanta!

Fox Atlanta ran a story with my interview from FoxNY.  Here it is:

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

LASIK Alternatives Story on Fox5 Aired Today

As I mentioned last week, Fox5 visited EyeCare 20/20 to do a  story discussing alternatives to LASIK surgery.  It aired today.Here it is:

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Traumatic Dislocation of LASIK Flaps 4 and 9 Years After Surgery

I have an article published in this month's Journal of Refractive Surgery titled: Traumatic Dislocation of LASIK Flaps 4 and 9 Years After Surgery.  With the help of UMDNJ ophthalmology resident, H. Jane Kim, we published two cases of traumatic flap dislocation following LASIK.  One of the cases occurred 9 years following LASIK, making it […]

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The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men

  Today was an exciting day here at EyeCare 20/20.  We were fortunate to host the Olympic Bronze Medal USA Bobsled team of Erin Pac and Elana Meyers.  They were in town for two reasons.  First, they were here to let the public get a look at their Bronze Medals, sign autographed pictures, and talk […]

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Participate in Contact Sports? LASEK is the Answer

One of the many questions I face from prospective patients inquiring about LASIK is “When is it safe to get hit in the eye?”  The answer may be never!  If the eye is hit at just that right angle with just the right force, there is a chance that the LASIK flap can be moved.  […]

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Cross-linking Shows Promise For LASIK Complication

OSN Supersite, reporting from the Hawaiian Eye Meeting today an article titled:  Early U.S. cross-linking study results positive for treating keratoconus, ectasia.Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, presented early results of the
prospective, block-randomized clinical trial of 292 eyes with either
keratoconus or post-LASIK or post-PRK ectasia. Maximum keratometric
value, best corrected visual acuity, uncorrected visual acuity and
manifest refraction are […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |January 22nd, 2010|Cutting Edge, LASIK Contraindications|2 Comments

Lisa Velasquez & Visian ICLs: When LASIK Won’t Correct Your Vision

Lisa Velasquez was very disappointed when she came in for her free LASIK screening last month after I told her she was not a good candidate for the procedure.  With a -11.0 diopter prescription, I determined that there was not enough corneal tissue to safely perform LASIK on her.  I went on to explain that […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.