Archive for the 'Astigmatism' Category

Miracle Operation In Guantanamo Helped 2,400 Patients To Recover Their Vision

Friday, July 4th, 2008

A miracle operation program which was implemented by Cuba and The Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas in Guantanamo, the easternmost province of Cuba. has helped 2,400 patients to recover their vision. These patients were mainly from Guantanamo, Haiti and Venezuela.

New Laser for LASIK Eye Surgery Successful

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

LASIK eye surgery is typically carried out with Excimer laser. Excimer lasers are extremely precise, but they are also costly and expensive to maintain, which primarily accounts for the high cost of LASIK surgery.

Advanced Medical Optics Sued Due to Rare Eye Infection Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Friday, June 8th, 2007

A San Diego man Michael Connolly, an engineering systems analyst, contracted acanthamoeba keratitis, an infection that can cause pain and blindness. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Orange County Superior Court, claims Advanced Medical Optics made a defective product and failed to warn consumers.

Astigmatism and Cataract Patients May Benefit from a New Medicare Rule

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

People with astigmatism and cataracts may benefit from a new Medicare rule extending coverage for the new type of implantable lenses that treat both conditions.