TLC Vision cuts execs, reports loss May 16, 2009
Its refractive, or laser eye surgery, revenue fell 37 percent, while its nonrefractive business, which includes other surgical procedures and general eye care, grew 23 percent. "We continue to focus on the strategic direction of the company and we continue to work constructively with our lenders to develop a more flexible capital structure for the company going forward," said James Tiffany, president and chief operating officer of TLC Vision, in a statement Friday. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Best and worst from the 'Terminator' movies May 16, 2009
Honorable mention: Terminator gives himself eye surgery ("The Terminator"). Most worthless "Terminator" protagonist: Kate Brewster ("Terminator 3"). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Oh, Baby! What to Expect Before You're Expecting May 15, 2009
What to Expect Before You're Expecting - TIME. " "A book like this is organized around anxiety," says Maggie Little, a bioethicist at Georgetown University and a member of the Ob-Gyn Risk Research Group, which includes experts from obstetrics and gynecology as well as bioethics, philosophy, medical epidemiology and sociology, who mull over risk both real and perceived in women's reproductive lives. "It would take a normal person and make her crazy. (Time.com)
Plastic Surgery Gets Nipped And Tucked May 15, 2009
" Eye surgery is also an option, to improve the look of sagging lids and baggy eyes, but Reed suggested that patients get a careful examination before their eyes are altered, and know that their doctor is up to speed on modern eyelid techniques. Eyelid surgery can cost, according to Reed, anywhere from $5,000 to $8,000. "Eyelid surgery has made great advances in approaches to the eye," Reed said, "which creates a more youthful-looking appearance by preserving volume and preserving the inherently... (CBS News -- Early Show)
REBEL WITH A CAUSE May 13, 2009
New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe was picking up the tab for laser eye surgery for his mother, Barbara. "In addition to being a great mother, she's always been a great friend," said Bledsoe. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Rare eye surgery lets dad see son for first time May 12, 2009
Surgeons rebuild mans left eye and restore his sight in 7-hour procedure. Health care & costs, by the numbers. (MSNBC -- Health)
Novartis posts 14 percent drop in 1Q profit May 12, 2009
Learn About LASIK Eye Surgery and Schedule a Free Vision Exam. And you can too. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Larry Olson: Each day is a gift not to be wasted May 11, 2009
The Masonic organization, All-Knights Templar, gets Marty s assistance in raising funds to provide eye surgery for needy people. When Ruth Chapter 23 of the Order of Eastern Star recently chose improved vision as its charity, Marty presented the organization s vision. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Another type of roid rage May 11, 2009
Contact us: 1-808-245-3681. Latest Updated: Sunday, May 10, 2009. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Ruggiano hits three homers at Triple-A May 10, 2009
It didn't help that he was still trying to adjust following offseason eye surgery. During night games last season, Ruggiano struggled with his vision. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Cejka leads Players Championship by two May 9, 2009
The fashion-forward Brit was the lone star on last year's European Ryder Cup team, winning four of his five matches, and he had a season-best fifth-place finish last week in Charlotte, N.C. Poulter hasn't played much this year - he had Lasik eye surgery in January - but his start here has him daring to dream what a win would mean. "It would mean everything," Poulter said. (Boston Globe)
How Do EMS Workers Spend Tax Dollars? May 8, 2009
" Davis asked. "Oh, all the time," said Hare. There are hundreds of thousands of dollars in charges at Lowe's, Home Depot and other hardware stores. Receipts are attached to some, but there are few explanations of why tools were purchased or where they are now. Even though the director's credit card limit was $5,000, he sometimes charged over the limit and incurred penalty charges. "Several times a week, you were paying on that credit card, calling up and transferring money to pay that credit... (Click2Houston, TX)
Church columnists: May 6, 2009 May 7, 2009
Margie Schmitt is better, following her double eye surgery. Doris Vawter is not feeling and it seems they can't find the reason for the illness. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Kicking off key trip in Sunny Fla. May 7, 2009
I am scheduled for eye surgery next month. Same ole S***,Different Year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Financial Advantage In The Current Economy: Lasik Eye Vision Correction Allows Patients To Approach The Future With Clear Vision And Confidence May 6, 2009
A prime example of such prospects is the unprecedented offer Lasik eye surgery and medspa center, Viso Lasik Medspas, presents its clientele nationwide with their VISO Advantage Program. For a limited time, Viso Lasik Medspas offers Blade Free Custom Lasik vision correction under a comprehensive protection program offering the following. (PR Newswire)
McCann to rehab in Gwinnett Thursday May 6, 2009
McCann, who graduated from Duluth High School in Gwinnett County, will wear new prescription glasses to counteract the blurred vision he experienced following Lasik eye surgery. He has never appeared in a Triple-A game, having been promoted directly from Double-A Mississippi in 2005. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mass. medical device companies feel pinch of tight economy May 5, 2009
High-priced equipment, such as imaging and robotic surgical systems, are being hit harder, as are devices used in elective procedures, like hip replacements and LASIK eye surgery. Devices for cardiology and oncology procedures have been less affected. (Boston Globe)
Stamps man gets life in prison for wife's death May 3, 2009
Prosecutors said David Camp first wanted his wife only injured because she wasn't taking good enough care of him after eye surgery. But when he learned that his wife had placed a call to a black man, he ordered her dead, according to prosecutor Bryan Chesshir. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Keeping Up With Kim Apr 29, 2009
Now take a look when one of the girls, Kim, is scheduled to go for Lasik eye surgery. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP). (Fox News)
An eye on expansion Apr 28, 2009
Several sites also offer laser eye surgery, making the stores a unique venture in a country where the two professions have often been prevented from working side by side. The intriguing idea. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Music Reduces Stress In Heart Disease Patients Apr 17, 2009
(May 29, 2001) Older adults who listened to their choice of music during outpatient eye surgery had significantly lower heart rate, blood pressure and cardiac work load than patients who did not listen to music, a. (Mar. (Science Daily)
The Citizen's Cinema Apr 17, 2009
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Feb 12, 2009 11:31 AM:" Where "Man on Wire" inspired me and "Encounters at the End of the World" awed me, another 2008 documentary, "Bigger, Stronger, Faster," simply broke my heart.Three brothers loom at the center of this discussion of performance-enhancing drugs and the American psyche that encourages their use. Chris, Mark and Mike Bell were bred on a cultural diet of Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and Hulk Hogan wrestling matches before they set out for their own... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Amaré rips Porter, Kerr talks future Apr 15, 2009
Stoudemire vowed to fully recover from February eye surgery and repeat his summer regimen. "Stay tuned," he said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Bodley: Kalas' call continues to resonate Apr 14, 2009
Harry and I were together at the White House last July, a few days after he had eye surgery. President George W. Bush held the dinner to celebrate baseball, and no one enjoyed the occasion more than Kalas. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
• Law and disorder in Cassia County Apr 14, 2009
His grandmother has been staying with him while having eye surgery. According to the report, he noticed the bedroom window was broken because, whenever he entered her house to pick up eye drops or check on things, he locked the front door from the inside and crawled out of the bedroom window. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Stem Cells Repair Damaged Corneas in Mice Apr 14, 2009
However, the LASIK corrective eye surgery renders corneas unsuitable for transplantation, which could mean a shortage in years to come, Funderburgh said. Transplanted corneas have a low risk of rejection, and patients don't even need to take immunosuppressant drugs, Bensinger said. (MEDLINEplus)
Aiken will be home for veteran firefighter Apr 13, 2009
Instead, his schedule had been changed so he could have eye surgery. "He would have absolutely been one of those," Rick Doran said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Comprehensive Review Confirms High LASIK Patient Satisfaction Apr 13, 2009
22, 2006) A study led by a researcher at the University of Illinois at Chicago compares the safety, effectiveness and reliability of the two most common types of laser eye surgery, laser epithelial. . (Science Daily)
Barnes hopes to stay with the Suns Apr 10, 2009
" Barnes' season has been a wild ride. Then-coach Terry Porter made him the starting small forward over Grant Hill to start the season, only to put Hill back in the starting lineup by mid-December. After the Suns traded for Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley, Barnes' playing time was greatly affected by Richardson. Barnes returned to starting in March after Stoudemire's eye surgery and has starkly different numbers despite a recent slump. He has shot 45.6 percent and averaged 12.9 points in 36... (AZCentral -- Sports)
Stem cell therapy makes cloudy corneas clear, according to Pitt researchers Apr 9, 2009
"Transplants have a high success rate, but they don't last forever. The current popularity of LASIK corrective eye surgery is expected to substantially reduce the availability of donor tissue because the procedure alters the cornea in a way that makes it unsuitable for transplantation.". A few years ago, Dr. Funderburgh and other University of Pittsburgh researchers identified stem cells in a layer of the cornea called the stroma, and they recently showed that even after many rounds of expansion... (EurekAlert!)
Incidence of Eye Infections Significantly Greater Among People Who Sleep While Wearing Contact Lenses, States Kevin Niksarli, MD of Manhattan Lasik Ce Apr 4, 2009
These corneas need intense rehabilitation, treatment with medications, and stoppage of contacts, before they are ready for LASIK eye surgery. In some cases, treatment lasts several weeks before the eye returns back to baseline. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Acton agency shows adoption pros, cons Apr 3, 2009
Knowing her daughter s birth mother also came in handy, she said, when her daughter needed eye surgery. I called her birth mother and asked if her family had any history of problems with anesthesia, she said. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Treat yourself while contributing to a good cause Apr 3, 2009
Auction items include restaurant gift certificates; beauty items, such as haircuts and manicures; health and fitness, including lasik eye surgery, athletic club memberships, personal trainers and massages; family and social events, such as family photographs, skating parties, yoga parties, and a gourmet lobster dinner; and vacation stays in Nantucket, New Hampshire, Vermont, plus rounds of golf at local courses. To see a list of all auction items, visit the WHS Web site Junior Auction page at... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
PG South/East: Area players helping Pitt baseball team improve, contend in Big East (Today) Apr 2, 2009
" Pitt has just about reached that goal, averaging more than nine runs per game with a team batting average of .328. The Panthers are led by junior second baseman Chris Sedon (.438, 9 HR, 31 RBI), a transfer from Lackawanna Community College, and Joe Leonard (.386, 4 HR, 23 RBI), a 6-foot-5 sophomore third baseman from Connellsville who was the team's leading hitter last season with a .335 average. Litzinger has raised his average this season because he said he's seeing the ball better after... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Action video games sharpen eyesight: U.S. study Mar 30, 2009
"Normally, improving contrast sensitivity means getting glasses or eye surgery -- somehow changing the optics of the eye," said Daphne Bavelier of the University of Rochester in New York, whose study appears in the journal Nature Neuroscience. "But we've found that action video games train the brain to process the existing visual information more efficiently, and the improvements last for months after game play stopped.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Cincinnati patients seem to be putting off procedures Mar 29, 2009
It s no surprise people might put off a tummy tuck or laser eye surgery when they re feeling pinched by the economy. But delayed elective procedures might be only the beginning of the woes the recession is wreaking on the health care industry, recent data show. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Board Certified Eye Surgeon Dr. Kevin Niksarli, M.D. of Manhattan LASIK Center Announces Upcoming Training Course for Intralase in New York City Mar 29, 2009
Specializing in laser vision correction, Wavefront Lasik eye surgery, Lasek, Micro-Lasik and CK, serving Los Angeles and Orange County. Premier Multi-Specialty Ophthalmology Group in San Francisco. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Today's news Mar 27, 2009
Fourth annual Oyster Roast and Toast: Daniel Field Airport in Aug.. Mardi Gras Dance: 8pm, Savannah Rapids Pavilion; Presented by Psi. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Joffe, partners end LCA-Vision bid Mar 27, 2009
Over the last few weeks, several proxy advisory firms have sided in favor of the existing management team at LCA-Vision, a Cincinnati-based provider of laser vision eye surgery. On Monday, affirmed its recommendation that LCA-Vision stockholders vote to retain the current board of directors and reject the election of replacement directors. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Laser consultations 'flawed' Mar 26, 2009
People may not be properly advised on the risks of laser eye surgery and might pay more than the advertised price, a Which ... Issues included staff not addressing the problem of "dry eyes", and failing to mention the risk of longer-term damage dry eye surgery might cause - although there were branches of Optimax, Optical Express and Ultralase where this was raised. (BBC News)
NeoVista raises $18M in 4th round Mar 26, 2009
Eye surgery device maker said it raised $18 million in a fourth round of funding. The Fremont-based company makes a device to treat one form of age-related macular degeneration, a common cause of blindness. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Trial begins in slaying over video game console Mar 25, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Gators' Percy Harvin to Make First-Ever Autograph Signing Appearance at Palm Beach Autographs in The Avenues Mall, Jacksonville, March 28th Mar 24, 2009
Affordable Lasik Laser Eye Surgery. 100% Financing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A look at the families killed in Butte plane crash Mar 24, 2009
"He had all the clinical knowledge that was needed, of course, his references were outstanding and it didn t hurt that we knew his wonderful parents. He turned out to be everything we wanted and then some, she said.Erin Jacobson, who had donated time performing eye surgery in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, specialized in treating cataracts and glaucoma. Among the tributes to the family at the hospital was one from a patient that read I will never forget you and your beautiful family you... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Sports news briefs: 3/23/09 (Today) Mar 23, 2009
Goosen, a 40-year-old South African who was part of the "Big Three" in the world ranking three years ago, nearly fell out of the top 50 until he overcame some problems with corrective eye surgery. More golf. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Oregon medical marijuana law could change Mar 23, 2009
After 12 years of illegal use, more eye surgery went wrong. She lost vision in her left eye. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Golf: Goosen ends win drought Mar 23, 2009
Goosen, a 40-year-old South African who was part of the "Big Three" in the world ranking three years ago, nearly fell out of the top 50 until he overcame some problems with corrective eye surgery and worked hard on his fitness, dropping about 20 pounds. He won on the South African and Asian tours during the fall, but this was a big breakthrough -- especially with the Masters coming up. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NewGoosen is golden on the brown greens of Innisbrook Mar 23, 2009
During his two-year tumble down the world rankings, Retief Goosen has faced problems with eye surgery and lost some distance off the tee. But the main culprit was his putting, and he even tried a belly putter last month in desperation. (Florida Times-Union)
False start on a laser remedy for fungus Mar 20, 2009
Laser eye surgery has enabled millions of people to throw away their eyeglasses. Now several medical technology companies are hoping that lasers aimed at the feet will allow millions to take their socks off, even in public. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Local doctors give gift of sight to needy people overseas Mar 19, 2009
laxreader wrote on Mar 18, 2009 3:27 PM:" Kudos to these professionals but what about all the children and adults in our own country that are in need of eye surgery or glasses that can't afford them. This type of work should not go unnoticed but I can't help to think...."wow, if we can go to another country and do that, why can't we do it here. " ". (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
NBA ROUNDTABLE: Who can challenge Lakers in the West? Mar 19, 2009
Spurs, Hornetscould pushLakers in Western Conferenceplayoffs - NBA - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday March 18, 2009 12:38PM; Updated: Wednesday March 18, 2009 12:44PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hall ready to return to 2006 form Mar 19, 2009
Brewers third baseman seeing the ball better after Lasik eye surgery ... Fortunately, he's nowhere near as confused about his job, with a now-healthy left calf, more confidence at the plate as a result of offseason Lasik eye surgery and a more agile frame after a drop of 15 pounds ... He said he's seeing the ball better and for longer in at-bats because of the eye surgery that let him get rid of troublesome contact lenses. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Shellfish and inkjet printers may hold key to faster healing from surgeries Mar 18, 2009
Using the natural glue that marine mussels use to stick to rocks, and a variation on the inkjet printer, a team of researchers led by North Carolina State University has devised a new way of making medical adhesives that could replace traditional sutures and result in less scarring, faster recovery times and increased precision for exacting operations such as eye surgery ... For example, Narayan says this technique may "significantly improve wound repair in eye surgery, wound closure and... (EurekAlert!)
State ethics board will investigate two former, one current Reynolds School District employees Mar 14, 2009
The complaints allege that Kneisler's bills, totaling $15,000, included massages, cosmetic dental work, Viagra prescriptions and laser eye surgery for himself and his daughter. In a letter to the commission, James Brown, a lawyer who represents the three men, said Kneisler "did not receive any medical expense reimbursement that was not available to other Reynolds district administrators who incurred similar expenses.". (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Jury Duty to End With Disbarment for Calif. Lawyer Mar 11, 2009
On April 26, 10 days after deliberations began and nearly a month after the trial got under way, Fahy changed his vote and broke an 8-4 deadlock that favored a doctor accused of negligence while performing laser eye surgery. The jury forewoman brought Fahy's vote change to Ballati's attention, but Fahy said he had acted only within the court's instructions and trial evidence. (Law.com)
Church columnists: March 11, 2009 Mar 11, 2009
Bill Farrow was having eye surgery Monday. The kids will be out of school this Thursday and Friday. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Chris MannixNBA POWER RANKINGS Mar 10, 2009
Phoenix didn't exactly get a morale boost when Amar'e Stoudemire (eye surgery) was ruled out for the playoffs. "We don't have a large margin of error when we have Amar'e sitting at home," coach Alvin Gentry said after Sunday's loss at San Antonio. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
New Army weapon: Killer eyesight (3) Mar 9, 2009
The Army began offering the surgery to Green Berets at Fort Bragg in June 2000, and since May 2002 the Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program has sharpened the vision of soldiers using a technique called photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK. Lasers bombard the patient s corneas in a reshaping process that normally takes less than two minutes per eye ... We will get to a point where people are joining the military and part of their training, like going to the dentist and getting their teeth... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Fire threatens the future of local orchard Mar 9, 2009
His knees are failing, and he is still recovering from eye surgery that had to be delayed after he got poked in the eye by a tree branch last year while he was out spraying pesticides. "We're 76, I can't build up a building anymore," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ani Arope answers your 10 questions Mar 7, 2009
I once had to undergo a minor eye surgery and was attended to by a team of doctors a surgeon and two anaesthetists (in case I needed general anaesthesia). They said that I may not remember them but I was instrumental in helping them pursue their medical studies at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium in the 70s. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Suns sign ex-Nets forward Swift for rest of year Mar 5, 2009
8 points in six games with the Nets this season, but the former LSU standout could be vital to Phoenix, which may be without Stoudemire (eye surgery) for the remainder of the season. "We are very pleased to be able to add a player of Stromile's caliber at this late date," Suns president and general manager said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Fallon, king of late night? Is NBC serious? Feb 28, 2009
Last month, he allowed his Lasik eye surgery procedure to be filmed for the website. People expect the blogging, and react to it, says Fallon. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
* NBA: Yao powers Rockets in rout of Cavs Feb 28, 2009
Leandro Barbosa sparked Phoenix with 18 points, seven assists and six boards while former Laker Shaquille ONeal finished with 12 points and seven rebounds, but the Suns struggled without injured guard Steve Nash and top scorer Amare Stoudemire, out for the season after right eye surgery. Nash missed the game with a right ankle injury suffered in the third quarter of a victory on Tuesday over Charlotte. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Lakers ease by depleted Suns Feb 27, 2009
Amar Stoudemire is out after undergoing eye surgery, and the Suns also were without the quarterback of the attack coach Alvin Gentry now has dubbed the "Seven seconds or Shaq" offense. Nash sat out because of an ankle sprain that also leaves him questionable for tonight's game against the Toronto Raptors at US Airways Center. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Donations pay for rescued kittens eye surgery Feb 27, 2009
Donations pay for rescued kittens eye surgery - Melrose, MA - Melrose Free Press ... Donations pay for rescued kittens eye surgery ... Tax-deductible donation checks for the second surgery can be made out to The Melrose Humane Society, marking the donations kitten eye surgery in the memo space, and mailing the checks to P.O. Box 760668, Melrose, MA 02176. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
