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Press Release May 29, 2010
If you've ever had a broken bone, you know that it can take months for it to heal correctly, and you can feel the effects of it for years.
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Press Release May 27, 2010
Each patient must meet standard LASIK eligibility criteria to be considered a safe candidate for LASIK.
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Press Release May 27, 2010
Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of the excimer laser to treat persons over 18 years of age, there really is no upper age limit for LASIK eligibility.
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Press Release May 26, 2010
A remodeling project or new house design can be a daunting task. Add on another layer of complexity if one or more of the residents has a temporary or progressive disease or disability or is planning to age-in-place. Where do you start?
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Press Release May 26, 2010
CK, short for conductive keratoplasty, is a safer, although temporary, surgery that uses radio wave energy specifically to induce near-sighted vision.
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Press Release May 26, 2010
Ultherapy is a new treatment that recently received FDA approval for facial rejuvenation.
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Press Release May 23, 2010
The NearVision CK procedure involves applying radio waves to the periphery of the cornea to shrink collagen at its outer edge.
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Press Release May 22, 2010
When considering breast augmentation surgery, age is sometimes a big concern for patients. Some patients worry they may be too old for breast implants.
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Press Release May 22, 2010
Losing teeth is more common than you may think.
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Press Release May 21, 2010
BOTOX has been the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure for many years and in 2009 there were about 2.5 million procedures done in the U.S., according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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Press Release May 14, 2010
For many people, slip and fall accidents and lawsuits are one of the best jokes for making fun of personal injury lawyers. But all laughing ends when you or someone you love has been seriously hurt in a slip and fall accident at a local store.
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Press Release May 12, 2010
With over 100 years of established leadership within the blind community and the field of low vision, The Chicago Lighthouse honors its reputation by unveiling a one of a kind low vision clinic.
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Press Release May 5, 2010
Nursing home abuse and neglect are on the rise in Arizona and across the U.S., as the numbers of seniors who require nursing home care increase.
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Press Release April 30, 2010
If you have been noticing blurriness in book print and have been holding restaurant menus further away to see them clearly, and if you are aged 40 or more, you are noticing presbyopia.
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Press Release April 30, 2010
PRK (Photorefrective Keratectomy) is a laser vision correction surgery that gives results as good as those of LASIK.
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Press Release April 29, 2010
New KLAS report compares the merits of healthcare-specific and industry-agnostic business intelligence solutions.
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Press Release April 23, 2010
Baby Boomer Demands Spur Technology Overhaul
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Press Release April 23, 2010
Dr. Anthony Rhorer and Dr. Gil Ortega have been recognized as 'Top Docs' in orthopedic medicine by Phoenix Magazine. This award recognizes doctors whose quality treatments and outstanding patient care are making a mark on the community.
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Press Release April 21, 2010
EZSee Keyboards: Large Print Keyboard Family
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Press Release April 20, 2010
For people who are blind or visually impaired, Lighthouse's Tools for Living is specifically designed to enable ease, efficiency, and independence.
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