Archive for June, 2008

Free Eye Surgery for Nicaraguans

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Thousands of eye patients in Nicaragua have received the free eye treatment at the eye surgery program. The free eye surgery program took place at municipality of Sandino, less than 20 kilometers West of the capital Managua. Several groups of doctors took part in the program. They have treated nearly 5,458 cases of cataracts and [...]

Endothelial Keratoplasty, New Corneal Transplant Surgery Gaining More Popularity In Scotland

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Scotland has experienced its first new corneal transplant procedure successfully. Gretta Biggar, from Kilmarnock, has undergone the surgery at the Ayr Hospital in May. And now she has regained her lost sight and is happy. The new procedure targets only affected areas of the cornea as opposed to the traditional full cornea transplant. Doctors said [...]

Life After Lasik: An Experience

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Lasik is a popular eye treatment worldwide. But is life after Lasik perfect? No, says a patient who once opted for it. Let’s share her story:

Lens Replacement Surgery Emerges As New Alternative To LASIK Surgery

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

FDA Proposes Improving Contact Lens Product Testing and Advocating Universal Lens-care Guidelines

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

5 US Eye Surgery Clinics Declare Bankruptcy

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Early Stage Stem Cell-based Ophthalmology R&D Company Gets Funding from Pfizer

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Jury To Decide on LA Girl’s Case, Allegedly Blinded By Steven-Johnson Syndrome from Children’s Motrin, A Johnson & Johnson Product

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

MoistureLoc Contact Lens Solution ( Lead To Fusarium Keratitis Infection ) Solution Maker Sues Insurance Company

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

UK Eye Operation Patients in HIV & Hepatitis Alert

Saturday, June 21st, 2008