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For bobsled heavyweights Andre Lange and Steven Holcomb, a four-round duel – Los Angeles Times

February 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

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For bobsled heavyweights Andre Lange and Steven Holcomb, a four-round duelLos Angeles TimesLasik surgery didn't stop the vision loss, and Holcomb soon ran out of strong contact-lens prescriptions. After having his retirement plans rejected by US …and more »

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Health Insurance Insider Discusses Changes – KLAS-TV

February 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

Health Insurance Insider Discusses ChangesKLAS-TVOne good example he uses is Lasik eye surgery. A few years ago, it cost $5000 per eye. Today, you can get it for $500 per eye. And what's also interesting …and more »

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Lasik Surgery Dangers – WDIO-TV

February 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

Lasik Surgery DangersWDIO-TVThere are a number of patients who say that, after getting LASIK surgery, they suffer from starbursts, double-vision and night blindness. …Exclusive: Former FDA Regulator Says LASIK Side Effects Weren't Taken …ABC NewsLASIK Side Effects Not Taken Seriously, Former FDA Official SaysNewsinferno.comall 3 news articles »

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“Black Box” Lasik Surgeon Sued Over 50 times – InjuryBoard.com (blog)

February 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

"Black Box" Lasik Surgeon Sued Over 50 timesInjuryBoard.com (blog)The facts of this case are troubling and involve Lasik surgery; laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. Evidently one (and there was evidence of more) …

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Cincinnati Ophthalmologists Help Launch Eye Care Website

February 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

CINCINNATI, OH, February 25, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ — Several nationally distinguished board-certified ophthalmologists have teamed together to launch a new website dedicated to consumer friendly authoritative information for all their eye care needs.

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LASIK Side Effects Not Taken Seriously, Former FDA Official Says – Newsinferno.com

February 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

LASIK Side Effects Not Taken Seriously, Former FDA Official SaysNewsinferno.comLate last year we wrote about the potential impact on quality of life from LASIK surgery and a study launched by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). …Exclusive: Former FDA Regulator Says LASIK Side Effects Weren't Taken …ABC NewsBarry Manilow swears by Lasik surgeryCelebrities With Diseasesall 3 news articles »

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Study finds femtosecond laser produces accurate, reproducible flaps – OSN SuperSite

February 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

Study finds femtosecond laser produces accurate, reproducible flapsOSN SuperSiteThe prospective study included 24 eyes of 12 myopic patients who underwent LASIK. The study aimed to measure the accuracy and reproducibility of central …

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The Most Popular Laser Eye Treatment

February 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

Lasik eye surgery is often a procedure that will reshape the cornea and then reduce the need for glasses or contacts. The procedure works by using a specialized laser known as an Excimer laser and is supposed to fix or lessen myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
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Bellevue LASIK & Cornea – What is an Ophthalmologist?

February 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

An ophthalmologist is the most highly trained of the several types of eye specialists, and the only one required to have a medical degree.

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FDA Statement in Response to ‘GMA’s’ Story on LASIK Eye Surgery – ABC News

February 25th, 2010 | Comments Off

FDA Statement in Response to 'GMA's' Story on LASIK Eye SurgeryABC NewsThe FDA is concerned about reports of patient problems post-LASIK. The agency has established and promoted better mechanisms for reporting adverse events, …

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