Monthly Archives: March 2010

Health Tip: Who's a Good Candidate for LASIK?BusinessWeek(HealthDay News) — LASIK eye surgery is designed to reduce or eliminate the need for contact lenses or glasses in some people. Women who aren't pregnant or … and more »

An Eye Doctor's CounterpointValley AdvocateEllin's latest article in the Advocate is timely, as the FDA is again scrutinizing the safety and efficacy of LASIK (an eponym for laser assisted in situ …

Oscar Buzz Builds As New Presenters Are AnnouncedPopStar.com Celebrity NewsA coupon for Lasik surgery. Whatever they get, you can bet it will be worth their while. The 82nd Annual Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, … and more »

OSN SuperSite Study shows favorable results of femtosecond laser over microkeratome LASIKOSN SuperSiteA comparison between femtosecond LASIK and microkeratome LASIK in a large series of patients showed that femtosecond laser flaps correlate with faster …

Should Lasik Be Considered a 'Perfomance Enhancer?'Asylum (blog)When an athlete gets Lasik, is he cheating? By eMax This is a perfect example, of taking something that you dont understand and reporting on it, …

Exclusive: Former FDA Regulator Says LASIK Side Effects Weren't Taken …ABC NewsLASIK eye surgery has provided the promise of a quick vision fix for millions of Americans, but now one of …Lasik Surgery DangersWDIO-TVLASIK Side Effects Not Taken Seriously, Former … Continue reading →

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, …

Visian(R) Implantable Collamer(R) Lens(TM) Gives Bobsledder Ability to …PR Newswire (press release)The Visian ICL is the new more flexible alternative to LASIK. It typically improves visual acuity to 20/20, with excellent visual quality, and while it is …Local Buzz, March … Continue reading →

TopNews United States The Case for High-Deductible Health InsuranceRealClearPolitics (blog)And, in the real world, we have seen far smaller increases in the cost of those services, like Lasik eye surgery or dental care, that are not generally …Health Insurance Insider … Continue reading →

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Braves' Brian McCann excited to shed glassesUSA Today"A lot of people that get the Lasik surgery done go back and get it enhanced," he said. "It just so happened that I'm a professional athlete and it's going …Braves' … Continue reading →