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Factors to consider when thinking about eye surgery
Sunday, January 27th, 2008
Experts warn us that the decision to have laser eye surgery should not be made without consideration of the potential risks. Lasik and similar procedures are not approved for patients younger than 18, because their vision has not stabilized.
Some factors people should consider:
- Some people complain that their vision is not as crisp as it was […] -
Astronauts and laser eye surgery thumbs up
Sunday, January 27th, 2008
WASHINGTON, October 2007 — Due to a recent policy change Aspiring astronauts who have undergone laser eye surgery (LASIK) can now be considered for NASA’s space program.
Previously, LASIK was considered unsafe for astronauts in extreme conditions such as liftoff. After the cornea is reshaped by an excimer laser, the flap is replaced as a type of natural […] -
Why LASIK may be safer than contact lenses
Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Laser eye surgery is becoming more and more popular.
A lot of eyebrows were raised when a study conducted by researchers at Oregon Health and Science University’s Casey Eye Institute (Portland, OR) suggested it may be safer in the long run to have LASIK surgery than to wear contact lenses.
Now a new survey may explain why the […] -
Actress Jane Seymour joins fight against blindness
Saturday, January 26th, 2008
More than 15 million Americans are affected by macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss for people 50 and older. Actress Jane Seymour has partnered with Prevent Blindness America (PBA), the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, to announce “Don’t Lose Sight” – a movement to educate adults ages […]