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  • Vision quest Q&A: Dr. Kerry Solomon, a Charleston cataract and LASIK surgeon, talks about cutting-edge treatment Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:18PMDr. Kerry Solomon envisions the technology to hold the same promise for cataract surgery as LASIK, or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, had for vision-correction surgery in the early 1990s.
  • Golfer leaves his mark on fellow golfer Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:48PMIrv Williams isn't the kind of guy who would go for a tattoo, but apparently his son-in-law, Mike Birlmelin, thought he'd look good with one.While playing the final hole on the final day of the Memorial Tournament with partner Jim Fulkerson, Williams wa
  • Skid Row’s Bach rocks with drag queen Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:09PMSebastian Bach , former front man for ’80’s heavy metal band Skid Row, was said to be “absolutely mesmerized” by Miami’s most colorful front man, drag queen Elaine Lancaster , during filming for the movie Rock of Ages , in which Lancaster has a walk-on role. On the last night of the three-day shoot, Bach tweeted a picture of him and Lancaster.
  • Press Release Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:00PMValley Laser Eye Centre , a leading laser centre in North America, today announced that it is the first eye care centre in western Canada to offer a new treatment for patients who suffer from evaporative dry eye disease.
  • Valley Laser Eye Centre is First in Western Canada to Introduce Breakthrough Treatment for Dry Eye Disease Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:13AMABBOTSFORD, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valley Laser Eye Centre is the first eye care center in western Canada to offer TearScience's LipiFlow®, a new treatment for patients who suffer from evaporative dry eye disease.
  • Watch out now, Wade can see — he had Lasik surgery Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:15AMInteresting little note out of the Miami Herald (in a story with a number of interesting tidbits)— Dwyane Wade has had Lasik surgery. For those who were born with perfect eyes and never had to deal with it, Lasik is the laser eye surgery that corrects vision problems. Not every player is comfortable with this…
  • Zante stabbings: Our boy was left one hour from death, say shocked parents Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:23AMTHE horrified parents of a British teenager knifed by a killer cabbie on a Greek holiday island have told how he was left clinging to life.
  • Eye Center Conglomerate: 50% OFF on Lasik Surgery Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:33PMToday's Deal: Only P32,500 for a Lasik Surgery at Eye Center Conglomerate (valued at P65,000) That's 50% OFF! DetailsGroupon is valid for 3 months May use and purchase multiple Groupons Appointment required, please call at the number listed below Clinic hours: Mondays to Saturdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm HighlightsFor both eyes Established veteran doctors Eliminates use of glasses Includes
  • Pennington's Serenity Medical Spa offers inner peace through outer upkeep (VIDEO) Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:52AMSerenity Medical Spa owner Dr. Sharon Gertzman says the greatest benefit her practice offers is the confidence it affords its patients.
  • Surgeons offer glimpse of cataracts Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:29PMCataracts are probably caused by multiple factors acting together, even genetics, but there are many risk factors that can be controlled or eliminated through prevention and lifestyle changes.
  • Dwyane Wade Undergoes Lasik Eye Surgery Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:58AMWade apparently wasn’t a fan of Amar’e's bespectacled look. FOXSportsFlorida has the report : “Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade underwent Lasik eye surgery Friday morning in Sunrise, Fla. The seven-time All-Star announced the news at about 1 p.m. Friday afternoon when he wrote on Twitter, ‘Just made my first move of the summer to get better next year..i got lasik on my eyes..thanks to Dr Lessner at ...
  • Early treatment of eye problems can avert blindness Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:01AMDubai Cataracts are the leading cause of treatable blindness, particularly in developing countries, said Dr Tanveer Chaudhry, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Head of Ophthalmology at Agha Khan University Hospital (AKUH).
  • Three names to learn before Sunday's soccer final Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:53PMBy Alexandra Zayas, Times Staff Writer Friday, July 15, 2011 It happens once or twice a decade: An under-the-radar sports team explodes into the national consciousness in pursuit of a worldwide victory. That was the World Cup win of 1999, the year women's soccer gained American exuberance. For a dozen years, the victors chased a repeat. It might just happen Sunday. The team, this time around, is ...
  • Over and (Power) Out Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:03AMA Westport woman today lost control of her vehicle while attempting to park at the Willows Medical Center, 127 Kings Highway North at Wilton Road, crashing into the building’s power supply and causing a power outage.
  • New procedure helps eyesight in babies Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:41PMSisters Hospital has become the first hospital in western New York to use a new therapy to treat a condition that can rob newborns of their sight.
  • Online health care deals are growing, and so are the warnings Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:49AMBobby Frank didn't flinch at taking a half-off deal on a margherita pizza with anchovies on Groupon.
  • The Risks and Benefits of Laser Vision Correction Shift With Age, from Harvard Women’s Health Watch Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:08AMLaser surgery for vision correction can free many people from their glasses and contacts, but there are special considerations that come with aging. Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 12, 2011 Laser surgery for vision correction—also called laser refractive surgery—can free many people from their glasses and contacts, but there are special considerations that come with aging, reports the Harvard Women’s ...
  • A weighty issue Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:12PM"If it came in a bottle, everybody would have a great body!" If the "perfect body" was for sale like a new dress, we'd all be rushing to the stores to buy one. Unfortunately, no amount of money can replace a healthy lifestyle or regular exercise regimen.
  • Cardiologist's license revoked over accusations of placing unneeded stents Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:51PMDr. Mark G. Midei can no longer practice in Maryland The Maryland Board of Physicians revoked the medical license of Dr. Mark G. Midei on Wednesday, finding that the Towson cardiologist falsified patient records in order to justify unnecessary and expensive cardiac stent procedures.
  • Towson cardiologist Midei's license revoked over stents Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:45PMDr. Mark G. Midei can no longer practice in Maryland State board finds Dr. Mark G. Midei falsified records to justify unnecessary procedures
  • Sliders: Not all All Stars are created equal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:41PMAll Stars come in all shapes and sizes. While some are lineup locks from here on out, others may have already peaked. Our Scott White shares his Fantasy forecast for each and every All Star in his Sliders.
  • Reconstructive Surgery: Baseball's New Steroid Comes Without Asterisk Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:44AMPitchers frequent surgical arm enhancement these days with the consideration of a face-lift in Hollywood. Arms come back from the junk pile weekly, not just repaired, but much better – a tribute to advancement in reconstructive surgery, the abilities of doctors, rehab and psychology. It saves careers. But maybe it also defines the next proposed asterisk for the record books. If you won't say ...
  • Kevin Jefferies still passionate about wrestling 30 years later Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:14AM"It's all about the performance; it's not about winning or losing." Those are words that wrestling veteran Kevin Jefferies has lived by during his over 30-year career in professional wrestling. His love and passion for professional wrestling are readily apparent to any that have met him.
  • About Colin Meek Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:04AMColin has worked as a journalist and policy researcher for nearly 17 years - for 10 of those as a full-time freelancer. He has worked on dozens of in-depth projects for a range of clients including Which?,
  • Surgeons offer closer look at cataracts Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:33PMMcALLEN — Paulette Brooks sees clearly now. The 64-year-old Edinburg woman underwent surgery four years ago to remove a cataract from her left eye. The effect of the procedure was immediate. “There was a clock (in the operating room), and I was...
  • Retinal Disease Treatments for Elders Doubled Over 10 Years Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:57AMMONDAY, Oct. 11 (HealthDay News) -- The number of older Americans undergoing treatment for retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy nearly doubled between 1997 and 2007, with a significant shift in the types of procedures being performed, a new study has found.
  • Laser clinic eyes Belfast expansion to create 50 new jobs Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:31AMFifty new jobs will be created in Belfast following the opening of a new eye clinic later this month. Related Stories Shell edges closer to $12bn Iraq gas deal Planning go-ahead for hotel extension NI still in recession as firms feel pinch Reduction in corporation tax a shot in the arm for economy, say accountants Northern Ireland business survey shows further fall
  • People on The Move in Kalamazoo Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:06AMPeople on The Move announces the new title or working role of individuals moving from one paid position to another. That includes lateral moves, promotions, people joining a company or people taking on significant new work assignments.
  • Jessica Zafra: The spectacles of yourselves Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 4:52AMI've been wearing glasses since I was eight. My mother noticed that I was squinting while reading, but she decided that it was a ploy to make her buy me eyeglasses
  • Beauty tips to withstand summer's wrath Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:44AMWhere there is heat, there is sweat. Where there is humidity, there is frizz. Where there is sun, there is sun-damaged skin-if you're not careful. Welcome to summertime.
  • San Diego LASIK Eye Surgery in High Demand Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:00AMDr. David J. Schanzlin, a leader in the refractive surgery field, notices a rise in the number of women and men in San Diego interested in LASIK eye surgery.La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) July 08, 2011 Leading refractive surgeon and researcher Dr. David Schanzlin at the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Center (http://www.shileyeyelasik.com) has observed an increase in the number of women ...
  • Pennington's Serenity Medical Spa offers inner peace through outer upkeep (VIDEO) Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:40AMSerenity Medical Spa owner Dr. Sharon Gertzman says the greatest benefit her practice offers is the confidence it affords its patients.
  • Baltimore Eye Surgeon Adds Innovative Hi-Def Cirrus Technology Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:06AMThe Grochmal Eye Center is a Baltimore LASIK surgery practice, offering complete and comprehensive eyecare for the entire family. Dr. Jay C. Grochmal is announcing the addition of the Cirrus™ HD-OCT by Zeiss, which he says helps him visualize and analyze the status and health of the retina. In particular, the Cirrus™ technology allows him to assess the health of his patients' eyes prior to ...
  • Cotto, Margarito agree to fight again on Dec. 3 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:28PMMiguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, who waged a blistering - and ultimately controversial - slugfest in 2008, will meet in a rematch on Dec. 3, promoter Top Rank Bob Arum told ESPN.com.
  • Dr. Kerry Solomon Brings First Laser to Correct Cataracts to Charleston, SC Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:05AMThe first laser to correct cataracts in the Southeast, and one of the first in the country, arrives in South Carolina. Dr. Kerry Solomon was one of the first to use the brand new laser technology. (PRWeb July 05, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8614251.htm
  • Don’t tell latrine tech who’s No. 1, No. 2 Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:34AMSenior Airman Michael Waite, tired of chest-thumping from grunts and rivalries among services, is speaking out for airmen toiling away in thankless jobs.
  • Latest eye care technologies to lure medical tourists Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 3:58AMThiruvananthapuram, Jul 2 : Eye care is all set to become a key revenue earner for the flourishing medical tourism with a hospital in central Kerala introducing totally blade-free Lasik surgery.
  • Two-minute 'cure' for glaucoma Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:54AMA two-minute 'cure' for glaucoma that uses intensely focused beams of ultrasound has been unveiled by scientists.
  • 'Radar for the human eye': Inexpensive hand-held device detects cataracts at the earliest stages Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:54AMCataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. But the standard test to detect the cloudy patches in the eye’s lens requires a $5,000 piece of equipment called a slit lamp, and a trained physician to interpret its results -- two things that are often not available in rural and less-affluent parts of the world. But a team of MIT researchers has now developed a simple device ...
  • Lumenis Aligns with Globally Renowned Ophthalmologists during the World Glaucoma Congress in Paris on June 30th 2011 Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:55AMIn Recognition of the Growing Adoption and the Acceptance of its SLT technology in the Management of Open-Angle GlaucomaSanta Clara, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2011 Lumenis Vision, the Ophthalmic Business Unit of Lumenis Ltd. and one of the global leaders in the field of non-refractive ophthalmic lasers, announced today that it will host a panel of 10 distinguished ophthalmologists and glaucoma ...
  • Tiger Woods Rubs It In With New Deal Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:10AMTiger Woods has signed his first new deal in nearly two years, aligning with Japanese pharmaceutical company Kowa Co. to promote Vantelin heat rub. TV commercials starring Woods are scheduled to air in Japan starting in mid-July.
  • CT’s Zygo wins $2M+ order for lens assemblies Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:18AMMiddlefield technology maker Zygo Corp. will supply more than $2 milion worth of high-precision optical systems to a major medical-device maker for equipment to be used in eye surgery.
  • Positive Data on Roche's Lucentis Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:30AMRoche Holdings Ltd. recently reported positive data from two late-stage studies on its eye drug, Lucentis. The studies were conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the drug in patients suffering from diabetic macular edema.
  • Plastic Surgery Increase Prompts Heightened Production for Medical Supply, Compression Wear Manufacturers Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:26AMNouvelle, Inc. reports unprecedented 1st and 2nd quarter sales of high-end post-surgical compression wear products, coinciding with recent statistics indicating a surge in plastic surgery numbers.Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) June 29, 2011 Nouvelle, Inc. is pleased to report an overall surge in 1st and 2nd quarter sales of its high-end compression wear products, mirroring recent statistics released ...
  • Positive results from RISE and RIDE Phase III trials of Genentech's Lucentis for diabetic macular edema Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:05AMGenentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced 24-month results from the two pivotal Phase III trials (RISE and RIDE) assessing the efficacy and safety of Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) in people with diabetic macular edema (DME).
  • Oshawa councillor says TV makeover didn't break the rules Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:27PMAn Oshawa, Ont., city councillor is disputing a claim from a losing candidate that a reality TV makeover she got last year broke election rules and gave her an unfair advantage during the ensuing campaign.
  • Oliver and Maisy Price: UK's bravest twins? Babies born at 23 weeks survive E Coli Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:47PMOliver and Maisy from Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire, have just celebrated their first birthday much to the delight of their parents Zoe Crownshaw and Matthew Price.
  • Two Pivotal Phase III Lucentis Studies Showed Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema Experienced Significant ... Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:59AMSAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced 24-month results from the two pivotal Phase III trials (RISE and RIDE) assessing the efficacy and safety of Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection) in people with diabetic macular edema (DME). The data showed patients who received Lucentis experienced significant, rapid and sustained ...
  • Mark Werner, M.D., Receives the Florida Society of Ophthalmology President’s Recognition Award Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:31AMPALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO), the preeminent professional association for medical and osteopathic doctors who specialize in vision care, is pleased to announce that Mark Werner, M.D., received the President’s Recognition Award at its Annual Meeting, Masters in Ophthalmology, held June 24-26 in Palm Beach, FL. The President’s Recognition Award is a ...
  • Glowing discovery should reduce thyroid surgery risk Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:30AMResearch at Vanderbilt University may help reduce the risk of parathyroid damage during neck surgery.