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August 19, 2009 05:19 AM EDT --
Contact lenses have been worn for many decades and have improved substantially over the years. Along with this change in lens technology has been a dramatic improvement testing and diagnostic capabilities. . . .
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July 29, 2009 09:51 PM EDT --
Refractive surgery, PRK and LASIK, have evolved and become more common place over the last 10 years. As more of these procedures are performed, the scope of their goals appears to be increasing as . . .
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March 05, 2009 10:09 PM EST --
Glaucoma is an eye disease that results in loss of vision and total blindness if untreated. It is caused by an increased pressure inside the eye that gradually decreases blood flow to the optic nerve. . . .
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January 27, 2009 07:35 PM EST --
The pursuit of beauty has always been a lifelong adventure for many people. In the past, individuals were limited to clothes, accessories and even hair coloring. As time past, cosmetic surgeries became . . .
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December 20, 2008 06:03 PM EST --
When it comes to refractive surgery, the two best options are LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) or PRK (photorefractive keratectomy). LASIK will result in a faster healing time, but may present . . .
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December 12, 2008 08:13 PM EST --
From the early days of cataract surgery, ophthalmic surgeons have searched for the perfect implant. Initially, the natural lens was simply removed, and the patient was required to wear very thick eye . . .
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November 29, 2008 05:34 PM EST --
When Henry Ford's model T rolled out of the factory the thought that one day cars would have tinted windows was not even a consideration. Beyond the windshield, there were no other windows on that . . .
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November 15, 2008 01:11 PM EST --
Rosacea is a chronic dermatologic disease that most often affects the face and surrounding ocular tissues. It is characterized by facial flushing (erythema), telangiectasia, roughening of the skin, and . . .
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November 08, 2008 07:17 PM EST --
Contact lens comfort has always been of paramount importance, and manufacturers have spent a great deal of time and money to continually improve it. Problems such as dry eyes have frequently been a challenge . . .
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November 02, 2008 08:02 AM EST --
Americans have pursued a never ending search for nutrients, and supplements in an effort to improve ocular health and prevent eye diseases. While many advertized items have little or no actual benefit, . . .
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October 18, 2008 07:04 PM EDT --
Proper medical management of any surgery is vital to its ultimate success. Refractive surgery, in particular requires meticulous monitoring, and adapting in order for the individual to achieve the refractive . . .
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October 10, 2008 09:10 PM EDT --
When a patient walks through the door, the eye care professional must immediately begin evaluating the integrity of that patient; the way s/he carries themselves, their speech pattern, facial features, . . .
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October 05, 2008 04:17 PM EDT --
The evolution of cataract surgery has changed significantly over the years. It began with simply opening a large wound to remove the cataract, and then closing the hole leaving a void where the natural . . .
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September 30, 2008 07:54 PM EDT --
Glaucoma is a silent disease that always results in blindness if not properly treated. There are several types of glaucoma, but all are a result of increased pressure within the eye, and a corresponding . . .
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September 15, 2008 08:15 PM EDT --
The pursuit of visual correction has taken many paths over the years, some better then others. On occasion, a protocol that is intended for one use can be applied to another with results that exceed its . . .
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September 10, 2008 12:56 PM EDT --
Contact lens solutions have evolved drastically over the past 50 years. They started as a multi-procedure activity that included cleaning, disinfecting, and soaking. These procedures could take hours to . . .
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August 28, 2008 12:57 PM EDT --
The natural lens in our eyes should be perfectly clear when we are born. There are exceptions such as congenital cataracts, certain opacities caused by drugs, trauma and unusual changes that happen idiopathically. . . .
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August 24, 2008 08:04 AM EDT --
Contact lenses have been around for more then half a century. They started as glass lenses, and evolved into many different types of soft plastic polymers. These changes have been dramatic, and have enabled . . .
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August 10, 2008 07:29 AM EDT --
The lid is a very complex, and important structure. It has multiple functions that require a constant flow of fluids, and physiological maintenance. Disruption of any part of this mechanism can, and often . . .
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August 05, 2008 02:05 PM EDT --
Radial Keratotomy (RK) has been referred to by some as the "Grand Father" of Refractive Surgery. It involved making radial incisions in the cornea some times as deep as 80% of the total corneal . . .
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