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Trials Support Wavefront Lasik For Farsighted

May 31st, 2006 | Comments Off

Bausch & Lomb’s Zyoptix hyperopia study indicates good results with custom wavefront-guided Lasik, Visx already approved.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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FDA Can’t Find ReNu-Fungus Connection

May 28th, 2006 | Comments Off

A preliminary inspection of Bausch and Lomb’s Greenville SC manufacturing plant fails to find connection between the once popular contact lens solution and a recent outbreak of eye infections.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Lasik May Be Appropriate Where Normally Contraindicated

May 26th, 2006 | Comments Off

A new study published in the April issue of the medical journal Ophthalmology indicates that patients with systemic diseases that are traditionally listed as relative or absolute contraindications may have Lasik safely and with predictable results.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Foundation To Give Free Lasik To Quadriplegics

May 24th, 2006 | Comments Off

Nationwide Lasik doctor organization provides Lasik laser eye surgery for free to help quadriplegics gain greater independence.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Improve Appearance With Surgery to Treat Depression

May 22nd, 2006 | Comments Off

A controversial new study indicates that cosmetic procedures such as Botox and possibly Lasik may be valuable treatments for clinical depression.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Alcon’s AcrySof IQ IOL Designated as a New Technology Intraocular Lens

May 21st, 2006 | Comments Off

Designation will allow Medicare beneficiaries to select the advanced technology intraocular lens for an extra fee.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Do-It-Yourself Lasik A Hoax

May 17th, 2006 | Comments Off

Patient advocacy issues advisory about website advertises home kit for popular Lasik laser eye surgery.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Lasik Laser With Online Safety Check

May 17th, 2006 | Comments Off

New modified Schwind ESIRIS excimer laser system determines progress of laser during surgery with constant measurement of corneal thickness to assure accurate results.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Bausch & Lomb Pulls ReNu with MoistureLoc Permanently

May 15th, 2006 | Comments Off

In a public letter, Bausch & Lomb’s Chairman and CEO Ron Zarrella announces that the company has permanently withdrawn ReNu with MoistureLoc from the market, with no plans to renew production.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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Bausch & Lomb Pulls ReNu with MoistureLoc Permanently

May 15th, 2006 | Comments Off

In a public letter, Bausch & Lomb’s Chairman and CEO Ron Zarrella announces that the company has permanently withdrawn ReNu with MoistureLoc from the market, with no plans to renew production.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes – glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org

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