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Patented lens remains on cutting edge

March 31st, 2008 | Comments Off

“These days, they use LASIK PRK or thin-flap LASIK”
The yellowed newspaper clippings on Nick Siviglia’s desk at Lancaster Contact Lens about his lens patents are 20 years old. via LancasterOnline

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Colorado Lasik Surgery Lots of people a …

March 29th, 2008 | Comments Off

Lots of people are looking for a Colorado LASIK surgeon, because the areas of Denver and Colorado Springs give lasik surgery patients a number of benefits. via Second Thoughts

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Southern Eye Center celebrates 31 years in the Pine Belt

March 27th, 2008 | Comments Off

“Medical technology is rapidly being updated and our surgeons take pride in offering our patients the latest advancements in diagnostic testing, management and treatments of most eye disorders.”
In 1977, Lynn McMahan, M.D. opened the doors to Southern Eye Center with a dream, “To offer the highest level of patient services and patient care. via Laurel Leader-Call

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Tuesday’s Tax Tip: Medical Deductions”

March 25th, 2008 | Comments Off

“If you are disabled and have expenses which are necessary for you to be able to work (impairment-related work expenses), you can take a business deduction for these expenses, rather than a medical deduction.”
Posted by Gayle Kesten Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008, 10:37 AM ET We’re barely a quarter of the way through the year, and already each person in my three-member household has been sick twice, entailing a half-dozen … via Small Biz Resource

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Anger at plan for private surgeries

March 23rd, 2008 | Comments Off

“This meeting was organised as part of a roadshow to wine and dine GPs and convince them to hand over their patient lists to Virgin.”
Oxfordshire GPs took part in a demonstration to continue their fight against plans by Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson for a new health centre. via This is Oxfordshire

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AMO Posts Losses for Q4, FY 2007; Plans Cost-Cutting Steps

March 21st, 2008 | Comments Off

“AMO plans to consolidate certain operations to improve its overall facility utilization”
Still feeling the effects of last year’s product recall, Advanced Medical Optics announced net losses for both its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2007, and said it plans to implement cost-cutting measures … via Vision Monday

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Contemplating LASIK? Medication Checklist

March 19th, 2008 | Comments Off

As part of routine preoperative counseling ophthalmologists give lots of instructions to their surgery candidates. via Eye On Vision

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Hip Fracture Prevention – Hip Protectors

March 18th, 2008 | Comments Off

Title: Hip Fracture Prevention – Hip ProtectorsCategory: Doctor’s ViewsCreated: 12/18/2000Last Editorial Review: 3/18/2008

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Study Finds Potential Cause of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

March 18th, 2008 | Comments Off

Title: Study Finds Potential Cause of Age-Related Macular DegenerationCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/18/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/18/2008

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FDA To Review Lasik Quality of Life

March 17th, 2008 | Comments Off

Joint task force with ophthalmic and medical organizations to review patient quality of life after Lasik.

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