Blueprint: Fright night becomes Sight Night Oct 26, 2009
Cell phones are redeemed for cash that the Lions Club uses to pay for eye surgery. Last year, Lions Clubs in Georgia collected 100,000 pairs of eyeglasses and turned in enough cell phones to pay for 366 surgeries, Helwig said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
17 LASIK Centers Get Warning Letters Oct 23, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to 17 offices that perform LASIK laser eye surgery. The agency said that the surgical centers have inadequate systems for reporting unexpected side effects. (KIRO TV, WA)
FCA to hold auction Nov. 2 Oct 22, 2009
Other items include four tickets to a taping of the Oprah show; six box seats for the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks; a sportscaster for the day experience; Kentucky Derby week breakfast with retired jockey Pat Day and trainer Elliott Walden; a Galt House Hotel suite for Thunder Over Louisville; and bi-lateral Lasik eye surgery. Event sponsors include Yum Brands Inc., Bluegrass Coca-Cola, The Inn Place, Baskin Robbins, Wardlow Auctions, Publishers Printing Inc. and International Moulding. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Medco plans to compare Plavix, Effient in study Oct 20, 2009
FDA to study negative effects of Lasik eye surgery. The Food and Drug Administration announced plans Thursday to study the scope of problems connected with laser eye-correcting surgery, which include blurred vision and dry eyes. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Dickau's free throws help Suns beat 76ers Oct 17, 2009
NOTES: Suns coach Alvin Gentry estimates that Stoudemire is only about 60 percent healthy as the power forward recovers from eye surgery last February that caused him to miss the season's final 29 games. The Suns' Robin Lopez (broken left foot) and the 76ers' Rodney Carney (left hamstring strain) missed the game. (CBS News)
Govt short-sighted over cataracts: group Oct 17, 2009
The federal government can expect a backlash from older voters if it halves the rebate for cataract eye surgery, the peak body representing over 50s says. The Rudd government's plan to slash the Medicare rebate to $308 is due to come into effect next month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
McCann has Lasik eye surgery again Oct 17, 2009
The Official Site of the Atlanta Braves. 2010 Season Deposits. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
U.S. defender DeMerit needs unique eye surgery Oct 17, 2009
U.S. defender Jay DeMerit to have uniqueeye surgery - Soccer - SI.com ... U.S. defender DeMerit to have eye surgery ... His medical situation isn't nearly as serious as those of teammates Oguchi Onyewu and Charlie Davies, yet U.S. defender Jay DeMerit will undergo eye surgery Monday in London. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
McCann has Round 2 of Lasik eye surgery Oct 17, 2009
Braves catcher Brian McCann had a second round of Lasik eye surgery Friday, in hopes of playing next season without glasses he wore for most of the 2009 season. The procedure Friday was referred to as an enhancement to Lasik surgery McCann had in 2007. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
FDA to Study Negative Effects of Lasik Eye Surgery Oct 16, 2009
Suicide Car Bomber Strikes Pakistani City of Peshawar. FDA launches plan to track negative side effects of laser vision-correction surgery. (ABC News -- Wire)
Yankees may go with three starters Oct 14, 2009
Pondexter undergoes eye surgery The Phoenix Mercury said All-Star guard Cappie Pondexter underwent successful surgery on her right eye, which she injured in last week s WNBA championship game against the Indiana Fever. Officials with the WNBA champions say the procedure was done to prevent retinal detachment. (Boston Globe)
Mercury All-Star G Pondexter has eye surgery Oct 14, 2009
Phoenix Mercury All-Star guard Cappie Pondexter has eye surgery - ESPN. Updated: October 13, 2009, 6:06 PM ET. (ESPN -- WNBA)
Archaeopteryx Was Not Very Bird-like: Inside The First Bird, Surprising Signs Of A Dinosaur Oct 10, 2009
9, 2009) The raptor-like Archaeopteryx has long been viewed as the archetypal first bird, but new research reveals that it was actually a lot less "bird-like" than scientists had believed. In fact, the landmark study led by paleobiologist Gregory M. Erickson of The Florida State University has upended the iconic first-known-bird image of Archaeopteryx (from the Greek for "ancient wing"), which lived 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period in what is now Germany. (Science Daily)
748-pound shark caught off Fort Lauderdale coast... Oct 7, 2009
Surgeons perform eye surgery on a female gorilla at Miami Metrozoo on Friday. (Warning: This slideshow contains some graphic images). (The Drudge Report)
Preseason: Suns start slow, then roll Oct 7, 2009
"I never had doubts, but when I had the eye surgery, I was a long way off from playing basketball. There was a little 'worry-ation' there and a little fear. I don't fear too much at all. Finally being back out on the court and around my teammates, I feel phenomenal.". Each Suns starter scored in double figures, with Goran Dragicscoring a team-high 16 points. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Gorilla Undergoes Risky Eye Surgery Oct 3, 2009
Live Cameras, Conditions. Procedure Risky Because Of Gorilla's Age, Use Of Anesthesia. (Click2Houston, TX)
LCA-Vision sees drop in procedures Oct 3, 2009
LCA reported that its laser eye surgery centers performed 15,335 procedures during the third quarter. That compares with 17,864 in the second quarter, and 21,484 in third-quarter 2008. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL Oct 2, 2009
GCH announced eye surgery now is being offered. Dr. Andrew Steffensmeier, M.D., Des Moines, is performing cataract and refractive surgery at Guthrie County Hospital on a monthly basis. (The Guthrian, IA)
Local gorilla undergoes risky eye surgery Oct 2, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009. SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Minister Reveals Transgender Secret Oct 2, 2009
And if a blind person alters their body (by getting eye surgery) in order to live a happier, more comfortable, more productive life, we do not label them as "immoral" or "disgusting." We simply know that it is not their fault that they were born blind. Furthermore, nobody would dare call a blind person a "second-class citizen" or a "freak" because of their blindness. (CBS News)
Will E-Books Transform the Way We Read? Sep 30, 2009
Since I had eye surgery a few years ago, I've been more sensitive to light than normal. the Kindle doesn't bother my and I can now read using natural sunlight again because the "pages" are not glaring white. (CBS News -- Evening News)
The Citizen's Cinema Sep 23, 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)
TLC Visions stock falls out of Nasdaq compliance Sep 23, 2009
The company has about 790 employees, including 66 in St. Louis, and 75 refractive centers throughout North America that provide corrective laser eye surgery. Most Read Stories. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
23rd Annual Cowboy Joe Club Auction Deadline Nears Sep 22, 2009
The event will take place Friday, October 9th in Cheyenne at Little America's Grand Ballroom (Wyomingathletics.com)
How to save on out-of-pocket health care costs Sep 20, 2009
The money typically can be used to pay for some things that aren't covered by insurance, like co-payments, over-the-counter medicine and Lasik eye surgery. You must have a high-deductible health insurance plan to qualify for an HSA.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
There he goes again! Essikado Abrantee Sep 19, 2009
I was so surprised to read from him again this morning referring to the Presidential inauguration of January 7 2009 as one in which His Excellency rumbled, fumbled and stumbled is this something to joke with when you know the man had an eye surgery just before the elections. How can you be that arrogant young man. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Diamonds are a laser's best friend Sep 19, 2009
The device is currently optimized to produce yellow laser light useful for medical applications such as eye surgery, and other applications should be possible with different optimization schemes. . (EurekAlert!)
Cost of surgery? Secret prices confound patients Sep 19, 2009
The money typically can be used to pay for some things that arent covered by insurance, like co-payments, over-the-counter medicine and Lasik eye surgery. You must have a high-deductible health insurance plan to qualify for an HSA. Complications increase costs. (MSNBC -- Health)
Keeping Your Health Plan Right for You Sep 18, 2009
Factor into your benefits decisions your plans for the birth of a child, eye surgery, dental work or any other health care needs that you may need next year. Martin recommended looking for the benefit plans that best match your planned care and service needs for next year. (CBS News)
iTooth: Chunk of Tooth Gives the Blind Sight Sep 18, 2009
Blind Woman Sees With Tooth Implanted In Eye Surgery - ABC News. Hot Topics. (ABC News)
Sizzling rotation awaits Mets Sep 16, 2009
Which reminds me this has nothing to do with Hampton I had a dream last night where BMac decided to go ahead and have his eye surgery nowlet me just say the dream didn t end very good. Yeah, it startsthe off-season is coming, after all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Sep 15, 2009
If you look at eye surgery, that is the one area where care has improved and prices have dropped. Why. (Fox News)
Video: Researchers craft automated surgical gear Sep 15, 2009
Carnegie Mellon University has prototyped a video-based control system that automates a form of microscopic eye surgery to create a procedure which could be both faster and more accurate than current methods. Separately, researchers at Johns Hopkins University are trying to fuse optical and electromechanical sensors to enable more accurate surgical instruments. (EETimes)
Retinopathy of Prematurity Sep 14, 2009
Treatment involved laser eye surgery to remove the scarring ... Preemies who reach Stage III of ROP may require laser eye surgery to prevent further scarring and progression of damage to the eye. (Suite101.com)
Maybe Sugar Ray Robinson Wasn't The... Sep 11, 2009
That's when he died as a result of complications from eye surgery in 1926 ... Ironically, Flowers, who had earlier dethroned Greb to become the first African-American middleweight champion, would die a year later, also because of complications from eye surgery. (Suite101.com)
Caught in the Act Sep 10, 2009
At this point I am legally blind following my (I think) thirteenth trip to eye surgery as a result of an identical foreign policy. 2009 Fred on Everything. (The American Conservative)
• A world away: T.F. doctor takes family on year-long volunteer trip Sep 6, 2009
"I saw a man today who had been deaf in his left ear for a year. He saw a doctor in Loja 6 months ago who found a huge wax blockage but who said that it looked too hard to get out - so he left it in and told him to use some drops, which did not work. I got the blockage out and, wala! Normal hearing again. ... We are going to have a team of ophthalmologists here in March to do eye surgery. Soooo.... here at the Guadalupe Mission, the deaf hear and, in March, the blind will see.". Feb. 7, 2009. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A clear vision Sep 5, 2009
The funds from last year assisted a young man who needed LASIK eye surgery to become a Pennsylvania state trooper. Lions is all about eyes, said Moyer. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Changes In California's Bird Communities Due To Climate Change, Study Finds Sep 3, 2009
The bird underwent pioneering eye surgery after it flew into electricity cables badly damaging its eyesight. It is believed the shock caused a. (Science Daily)
ISTA says daily Xibrom eye drops met goal in study Sep 3, 2009
View our website to learn about lasik eye surgery. Financing too. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Cut Costs Without Rationing Care By Putting Patient Back In Charge Sep 1, 2009
Whether it's televisions, computers or Lasik eye surgery, when consumers are in charge, prices stay in check. In 1970, consumers paid for 62% of all privately purchased health care out-of-pocket. (Investors Business Daily)
Socialized health, global warming Aug 31, 2009
BabyT wrote on Aug 30, 2009 1:34 PM:" looking around at my coworkers, nearly every one that has had lasik eye surgery has gone to winnipeg. It is cheaper for them to pay out of pocket in Canada then what it will cost WITH insurance here! Go to any border town in Mexico, the streets are lined with small doctors/dentists offices. ". Seriously wrote on Aug 30, 2009 11:53 AM:" i have read various articles and comments about global warming on this website and i don't think i have ever seen the... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Defining Plastic Surgery Aug 30, 2009
Plastic Surgeons Specialize in Restorative and Cosmetic Surgery. Plastic surgery is undertaken for many reasons including restoration of function and correction of disfigurement due to trauma and birth defects. (Suite101.com)
Stock rally loses momentum on Friday Aug 29, 2009
8 percent, and laser eye surgery firm LCA-Vision dropped the most, closing down 5. 7 percent. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Health care letters 8/26 Aug 27, 2009
As a result, Lasik eye surgery has become a very competitive industry, driving the cost of the procedure down drastically. Where else in the medical system has anything come down in price. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
ChrisMannixInside The NBA Offseason moves push the Spurs to the top of the power rankings. Aug 26, 2009
Phoenix SunsThey may have enough to sneak into the playoffs, but that will depend on All-Star forward Amar'e Stoudemire and his comeback from eye surgery. If Stoudemire can return to form (he averaged 21. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
A hand to hold (1) Aug 25, 2009
She approaches 7-year-old Joshua Rubin of South Euclid, who is awaiting eye surgery. He is sitting up in his bed apprehensively. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
LASIK Eye Surgery Practice in Phoenix Arizona Giving Away Free LASIK to Winner of New Video Contest Aug 24, 2009
Learn About LASIK Eye Surgery and Schedule a Free Vision Exam. Read reviews for this Doctor more local Medical Info. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Full Story » Aug 24, 2009
LASIK Eye Surgery Practice in Phoenix Arizona Giving Away Free LASIK to Winner of New Video Contest - Yahoo ... LASIK Eye Surgery Practice in Phoenix Arizona Giving Away Free LASIK to Winner of New Video Contest ... Learn About LASIK Eye Surgery and Schedule a Free Vision Exam. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Atwal finishes $6M expansion Aug 21, 2009
We have more room for eye surgery with one of the most advanced laser machines in the country, says Dr. Amar Atwal, medical director. David Korzak, company administrator, says the expansion will provide more parking, a covered drop-off area and more treatment and evaluation rooms. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Simple 20-minute eye surgery and life is lovely again Aug 20, 2009
Anne-Marie Elias with her father, Livio Croce-Benedetti. Photo: Edwina Pickles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Motivated' Amaré back on court Aug 19, 2009
"Suns forward Amar Stoudemire returns from eye surgery to the court." Take 2 ... He initially had eye surgery in February to repair a detached retina. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Editor's mailbag (Aug. 15) Aug 15, 2009
Don t interrogate military criminals harshly or execute evildoers of heinous abuse and/or murder, save the puppies, pay for a cat s eye surgery, don t shoot the horses; enjoy chickens or cows for food but feel sorry for them. Then, with no moral compunctions, kill the unborn children at will. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Free Market Healthcare is the Answer Aug 14, 2009
Note that in elective cosmetic surgery, eye glasses, and laser eye surgery. All have improved over time and have seen their costs go down. (Human Events Online)
'Indian experience was a disappointment' Aug 12, 2009
The former Australian coach, who is recuperating after a minor eye surgery, also created controversy when he accepted the job of a consultant to England's cricket team just ahead of Ashes. "I'd never coach another state or international side. There are certain loyalties involved but to help another coach? I'm quite happy to do that," Buchanan clarified. (India Times, India)
Hockey: Baljit undergoes successful eye surgery Aug 12, 2009
Baljit undergoes successful eye surgery in Alabama - Top Stories - Hockey - SPORTS - The Times of India ... Baljit undergoes successful eye surgery in Alabama. (India Times, India)
Help for seniors, savings for all Aug 10, 2009
In addition, she had gone without needed eye surgery because she was unable to pay for it. or 919-829-8929. (News & Observer)
Attacking Titans through air won’t be easy Aug 8, 2009
Cornerback Nick Harper, the most experienced veteran, had offseason eye surgery to make himself more dangerous after just two picks. The unit had three interceptions returned for touchdowns, including Finnegan s franchise-tying 99-yard return. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Deutsche Bank shows some holiday spirit Aug 6, 2009
Daly, via his Twitter account, said he was going to have eye surgery yesterday. As a past champion of the PGA Championship, he s eligible to play in the year s final major, which begins next Thursday at Hazeltine National near Minneapolis. (Boston Globe)
Replacing Haynesworth: Titans must fill giant hole in D-line Jul 30, 2009
Corner , a solid veteran, is coming off Lasik eye surgery that he believes will restore his ballhawking skills. This group will provide the defensive line coverage sacks. (USA Today -- Sports)
DON'T GO THERE: DEMS EYE 10%TAX ON BOTOX, COSMETIC SURGERY Jul 28, 2009
According to the IRS, deductions for procedures such as reconstructive surgery due to cancer or laser eye surgery would be allowed. But nose jobs, liposuction, teeth-whitening procedures and Botox injections to smooth wrinkles would be prohibited under Sec. 213 and subject to the new tax. (The Drudge Report)
New real-life mom has cinematic problem child Jul 27, 2009
She's had Lasik eye surgery (a fact she announced on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien") and wears contact lenses. While at Syracuse University, she switched to its performing arts department; Taye Diggs was a fellow student. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Up close and personal Jul 26, 2009
July 10: "The eye surgery went great. Thanks Fans for your support. This has been a challenge for me. Only the strong survive. For more. Follow me". DOCKETT. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ganassi to Patrick: Don't be so quick to leave IRL for NASCAR Jul 25, 2009
Ganassi, who returned to the racetrack for the first time in a month after recovering from eye surgery, was in a jovial and joking mood while addressing several topics after a news conference Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to unveil Montoya's retro paint scheme for his No. 42 Chevrolet in Sunday's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. On replacing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ghana close to eliminating blinding trachoma Jul 23, 2009
A statement received in Accra said each country had also strengthened its health care system so it can deliver eye surgery for those in need. The statement said the announcements were made at a meeting of the World Health Organization's (WHO) global partnership on eye disease in Geneva, Switzerland. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
