Archive for the 'Eye Surgery' 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.

Crystalens - The Smart Lens, Could be Used to Overcome Cataracts

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Now people suffering from cataract can see clearly, near, far and everything, all thanks to special type of lens, called Crystalens. According to Dr. Carey T. Rowan, an cataract and laser surgeon, this brand of lens have an ability to be flexible along the muscles of the eye.

Melanoma, A Rare Form Of Cancer Can Be Treated With Laser Therapy

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Mike Samogala went to the doctor for eye treatment. Only there he came to know that he was suffering from a rare form of cancer known as melanoma in the eye. The surgeons told to remove his eye to save his life.

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

5 US Eye Surgery Clinics Declare Bankruptcy

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

UK Eye Operation Patients in HIV & Hepatitis Alert

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Glaucoma Patients Needs Full Evaluation Before LASIK Surgery

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008