Generally speaking farsightedness refers to eyes that are weak, too weak to focus on their own. The opposite of nearsightedness. Weak muscles do tend to get weaker in time. There are two types of of the condition, one is strictly related to age, starting in early forties and extending out to about mid fifties. It… Read More »
If you were a good candidate for lasik to start with, it can be assumed that you would be able to qualify for a retreatment. A retreatment, or a “touch up” is usually possible with PRK, blade LASIK , as well as no blade LASIK, as long as the initial surgery was performed well.
In general, you won’t. If treated by a skilled surgeon he will allow your surgery to take place in a very relaxing atmosphere. You may be offered a medication by mouth to make you more comfortable. During an eye laser surgery you will not feel any pain since your eyes will be made numb by… Read More »
In order to protect their children’s eye vision starting from an early age, parents need to pay attention to a series of signs that usually signal the presence of specific issues. Eye-rubbing, squinting habits, or observing they are sitting too close to the TV or computer screen are all such potential indicators. There are also… Read More »
As one of the researchers of Lasik back going to 1987, Dr. Dello Russo recommends this chronological history of the evolution of Lasik as true and inclusive. Click on the following link to watch: http://www.aao.org/isrs/publications/excimerlaserhistory.cfm You can also look at the new Dello Russo channel on YouTube to see ads, news stories and other video materials that were gathered… Read More »
Pioneers of the Excimer laser for Refractive Surgery took attendees on a journey through the quarter-century following the first clinical application of the Excimer laser to correct astigmatism on the 25th Anniversary of the Excimer laser. In a combined meeting with the International Society of Refractive Surgeons of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (ISRS/AAO) and… Read More »
After a health risk warning from Canadian authorities, Sandoz Canada (Quebec) has recalled its prescription timolol eye drop, regulatory agency Health Canada said on its Web site. The agency has warned consumers not to use Sandoz timolol ophthalmic solution in 0.25% and 0.5% strengths, noting some bottles may contain greater quantities of the active ingredient… Read More »
A new survey conducted by the New England Eye Institute (Boston) and Transitions Optical (Pinellas Park, Florida) has found that only 5% of consumers are aware that ultraviolet (UV) exposure can cause damage to their eyes, the two organizations reported jointly in a press release. The study also found that more than half (57%) of… Read More »
President Bush vetoed H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, last week. The House and Senate immediately voted to override the veto. The legislation provides for an 18 month “fix” by stopping the 10.6% reduction that was effective on July 1, 2008 and the 5.4% cut scheduled to take effect… Read More »
LASIK monovision is a viable and increasingly accepted method for correcting presbyopic and pre-presbyopic refractive surgery candidates, according to results from a recent study. In addition, crossed monovision, in which the dominant eye is corrected for near vision, may be applied successfully in suitable candidates. “Although the overall success of monovision was good, patient selection… Read More »