LASIK Induced Keratectasia Progression Prevented by Riboflavin and Ultraviolet-A Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking: Study

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Riboflavin and ultraviolet-A corneal collagen cross linking can increase the bio-mechanical stability of the cornea and can halt and even partially reverse the progression of LASIK-induced keratectasia, according to a study by researchers in Switzerland & Germany.
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LASIK Surgery: Pre-Operative Corneal Thickness Not Linked to Post-LASIK Surgery Keratectasia

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Researchers in California and Florida lead by Andrew I. Caster, MD brings good news for patients with corneal thickness of 500 µm or less who are due for LASIK surgery.
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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.
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Advanced Lasik Surgery On Astronauts Got NASA Approval

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

The global leader in ophthalmic surgical devices and eye care products, Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. announced that the National Aeronautics and Space Agency has approved the company’s LASIK technologies for use on U.S. astronauts.
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Presby-LASIK Cures Hyperopia

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

Bruce W. Jackson, MD, and colleagues has performed presby-LASIK on 28 hyperopic patients and observed that it results in good near and distant vision.
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LASIK Eye Surgery Pricing Review

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

LASIK is the most popular laser vision surgery worldwide and as because it’s considered an elective medical procedure (like cosmetic surgery), most health insurance policies do not offer a benefit for LASIK surgery, therefore you will have to pay the entire surgical fee out-of-pocket, so it is very important to get an idea of LASIK […]

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Epi-LASIK: Fast Recovery Time & Improves Patient’s Comfort

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

According to several eye surgeons, Epi-LASIK is a viable alternative to photorefractive keratectomy with alcohol or mechanical scraping, boasting faster recovery time and pain that is manageable with medication.
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