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Contact Lenses & LASIK for Swimming in Houston

2012-03-04 | For many Houston patients, wearing contact lenses for swimming instead of having LASIK for vision correction can pose some interesting challenges.


What is "Ghosting", and Can it Be Treated?

2012-02-29 | Ghosting is a potential risk and complication of LASIK surgery. Also known as double vision, ghosting occurs when an object appears blurry or multiple images of the object are seen.


Does Eye Dryness After LASIK Affect Vision?

2012-02-26 | In LASIK trials conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it was found that as many as 50 percent of LASIK recipients experience an increase in eye dryness during the LASIK recovery period.


SoloHealth Partners with Metro Atlanta Chamber at HIMSS12

2012-02-21 | Organization to showcase Atlanta's fast growing health IT industry.


Preppy Trend Specs to be Big for 2012 Say Glasses Direct

2012-02-15 | Glasses Direct predict that preppy look retro and classic glasses will be the top pick of fashion conscious spectacle wearers this year.


Michelson Laser Vision Receives 2011 Best of Birmingham Award

2012-02-02 | Michelson Laser Vision has been selected for the 2011 Best of Birmingham Award in the Ophthalmology Physicians category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).


Massachusetts Eye Care Practice Highlights Macular Degeneration AMD

2012-02-02 | D'Ambrosio Eye Care announces that February marks the 2012 National Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month.


Macular Degeneration AMD Treatment Advances Mark Awareness in Maine

2012-02-02 | Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine raises awareness about Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) as being the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in Americans older than 50.


AmeriPlan Awards 6 Cadillac CTS' to Winners

2012-02-01 | AmeriPlan recently announced the inception of the AmeriPlan Cadillac Club, making a brand new Cadillac available to all of their Independent Business Owners (IBO) who meet the minimum qualifications. AmeriPlan congratulates the first six winners.


Can I Have LASIK on a Scarred Eye?

2012-01-31 | Your cornea is the dome-shaped outermost layer of your eye. Disease, trauma, and infection can all have a dramatic impact on this area of your eye because it is exposed any time your eyelids are open.


How Long Do Starbursts and Halos Last After LASIK Surgery?

2012-01-30 | Halos, starbursts, and glare are all potential complications with LASIK surgery.


How Soon After LASIK Can I Apply Makeup?

2012-01-28 | There are some restrictions following LASIK surgery that are in place to help minimize complications and enhance your surgical results.


How Soon After LASIK Can I Bathe or Take a Shower?

2012-01-23 | The care you take of your eyes after LASIK surgery will play a role in determining your final results. Immediately following LASIK surgery, you should try to keep your eyes closed for four to five hours.


The Eye Clinic of Texas Offers Free Glaucoma Screening

2012-01-22 | The Eye Clinic of Texas wants to remind greater Galveston and Houston eye care patients that Prevent Blindness America has designated January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month.


How Long Before LASIK Surgery Do I Need to Take My Contacts Out?

2012-01-20 | Some of the most common questions about LASIK involve the surgery and contact usage. If you have traditionally worn contacts instead of glasses, you will want to discuss this with your ophthalmologist during your initial LASIK consultation.


Alandra Medical: One-Stop Shop for Medical Device Design, Development and Clinical Trials

2012-01-12 | ALANDRA Medical supports healthcare development through medical device innovation and capital efficiency.


Doctor & Associates Highlights Connecticut Glaucoma Awareness

2012-01-07 | "As we begin 2012, we are making raising awareness about glaucoma a priority," stated Connecticut Ophthalmologist Leslie Doctor, M.D. of Doctor & Associates with offices located in Westport, Norwalk and Wilton.


Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment Advances Mark Awareness in Maine

2012-01-05 | "Earlier detection and diagnosis gives patients the best range of glaucoma treatment options whether it be using eye drops, laser treatment or if necessary even glaucoma surgery," said Glaucoma Specialist Robert Daly, M.D.


Expected Recovery Time from LASIK

2012-01-03 | Part of understanding the LASIK process is knowing how long recovery from LASIK takes.


Is Bladeless LASIK the "Gold Standard"?

2012-01-01 | There are two types of LASIK: traditional LASIK and bladeless LASIK. Both of these surgical methods have the ability to provide patients with optimal vision and a life free of glasses, but is one of them preferable?