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LASEK

Is LASIK Surgery A Good Option For Athletes?

Facts about LASIK and Olympic athletes who have undergone surgery.
LASIK eye surgery can be a great alternative to corrective lenses for many people―those who have worn glasses for years and are tired of the hassle, people who find contact lenses to be bothersome and uncomfortable, and even individuals who simply wish that their eyesight was […]

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By |September 13th, 2011|EyeCare Topics, LASIK, LASIK for the Gold!|0 Comments

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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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.  […]

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.

In the Pipeline: Toric ICL Shows Promise

There was an interesting article in last month's Ophthalmology titled:  Toric Implantable Collamer Lens for High Myopic Astigmatic Asian Eyes.  This article evaluated the early results of using the Toric Implantable Collamer Lens (TICL) in the treatment of patients with high myopia and astigmatism.  The results were very encouraging: 
70.59% of eyes had uncorrected vision […]

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 21st, 2010|Cutting Edge, EyeCare Topics, Refractive Lens Surgery|0 Comments

“Wow” Vision with Visian ICL Implants

Just came across this great letter from a very happy Visian ICL patient. This is a typical response from our ICL patients. ICLs are used to treat moderate to severe nearsightedness, and can often be used in patients who were told that they were poor LASIK candidates. The ICL is also known as a Phakic […]

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 |November 8th, 2008|Patient Acknowledgement Letters|0 Comments

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes is becoming an epidemic because of the obesity crisis in the United States. In fact, 17 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Of these people, one-third are unaware that they have the disease.

With a dilated, comprehensive eye examination, an eye care professional can detect and diagnose diabetes and start you on the road to […]

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By |November 4th, 2008|Press releases|0 Comments

WITH RASH OF BAD CALLS, FREE LASIK OFFERED TO PROFESSIONAL OFFICIALS

Bad calls have been plaguing professional sporting events of late:

In Game 4 of this years World Series, Jimmy Rollins was obviously tagged out in a third base rundown. Umpire Tim Welke missed the call, saying Evan Longoria missed the tag. Rollins went on to score the first run of the game.
In Game 3 of the […]

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