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Thinking of Lasik? Treat Dry Eye First

June 27th, 2006 | Comments Off

Lasik will often cause temporary dry eye symptoms. Residents of communities known for dry eye should be evaluated for the chronic condition as a part of the decision about Lasik, All-Laser Lasik, PRK, LASEK, or Epi-Lasik.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes

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Getting Lasik To Save Lives

June 13th, 2006 | Comments Off

US military expedites laser eye surgery for troops being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, citing risk of contacts and glasses in battlefield.

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

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Big Changes in Internet Searches for “Lasik” After News Reports of Contact Lens Cleaner Problems

June 12th, 2006 | Comments Off

Lasik internet search activity drops immediately after news of fungus related problems with contact lens cleaning solution.

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

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Oprah Features USAEyes Lasik Patient Advocacy Organization

June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off

Insights on current Lasik laser eye surgery strengths and concerns are contributed to the popular women’s publication by USAEyes founder.

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

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Better Vision After Listening to Mozart

June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off

Study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology shows listening to Mozart improves vision test scores.

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

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Online FDA Approved Glaucoma Test Now Free

June 5th, 2006 | Comments Off

FDA approved test performed at home computer is 90% accurate at detecting the first indications of glaucoma – a “silent” degenerative disease of the optic nerve.

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

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Flying Eye Hospital Visits Canada Before Saving Sight in Africa

June 4th, 2006 | Comments Off

The world’s only Flying Eye Hospital stops in Canada for a Goodwill Visit to help raise awareness and funds to fight blindness in the developing world.

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

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Alcon’s CustomCornea for Lasik Shows Improved Farsighted Results

June 4th, 2006 | Comments Off

FDA clinical trail study of the wavefront-guided laser indicates higher probability of a good outcome over conventional Lasik.

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

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