All 12 TLC Laser Eye Centers in Southern California are changing their names to NVISION Laser Eye Centers. The name change accompanies the sale of TLC Vision's interest in the 12 centers to Medical Director Dr. Tom Tooma to become a separate LASIK brand. The new brand will operate as NVISION Laser Eye Centers and will have the same 12 Southern California locations, same surgeons and staff. In fact, the only thing that will change is the name to reflect additional eye care services now available for Southe

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TLC LASIK Centers Accused of Performing Procedures on Patients With Pre-Existing Conditions (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

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After struggling in the first two quarters of 2010, LCA-Vision, a Lasik provider, is closing its Birmingham location. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

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Before opting for laser eye surgery, you need to make sure you know what the procedure will entail and how it will work for you, writes FIONA REDDAN (Source: The Irish Times - Health)

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Health-care can be divided into three groups. Thing you have to do like go to the emergency room when something bad happens, things you should do, like have a yearly physical, and the things you elect to do, like having LASIK vision correction. There has been much said in the recent health-care debate and newly passed legislation about the first two categories, and despite my strong beliefs in this area, I want to concentrate on the last category, those things that you can have if you want the

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Dr. Angela Nahl of La Jolla LASIK Institute recently became the first San Diego LASIK surgeon to perform refractive surgery on a patient using the new Ziemer Z-LASIK technology. The patient, who happens to be a physician, reported only minor discomfort and tested with 20/20 vision following the ten minute procedure. During LASIK, the surgeon cuts a flap in the patient's cornea, performs laser treatment and replaces the flap. Over the last eight years, the quality of results and speed of healing have been

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The May issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes a surprising, first report on increasing rates of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) among Asians, and describes an innovative "bypass" laser surgery that may help many people with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) avoid serious vision loss. Are Asians as Vulnerable to AMD as Caucasians? A major review by Tien Yi Wong, MD, MPH, PhD, and Singapore Eye Research Institute colleagues concludes that Asians ma

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A new type of procedure for correcting short-sightedness could be safer than laser eye surgery, according to a new scientific review. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

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Title: Health Tip: Recovering From LASIKCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/17/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/18/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General)

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two forms of laser vision correction sometimes used as an alternative to LASIK seem to have similar results for people with nearsightedness, a new research analysis finds. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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TLC LASIK Centers Accused of Performing Procedures on Patients With Pre-Existing Conditions (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

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The procedure provides better eyesight with less chance of vision loss. For those whose eyes aren't that bad, laser surgery is the best option. Flashy lasers get much of the attention in vision-correcting surgery, but they can't fix severe shortsightedness. For those wearing the thickest glasses, a newer procedure provides better eyesight with less risk of vision loss, according to a recent study. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)

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After struggling in the first two quarters of 2010, LCA-Vision, a Lasik provider, is closing its Birmingham location. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!

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CONCLUSION:The presence of K-structures and ACM may be an index to identify eyes that had a previous refractive surgical procedure (surface ablation or LASIK) and be a health index of Bowman layer and adjacent anterior stroma. PMID: 20672768 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging : the Official Journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye)

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Two forms of laser vision correction sometimes used as an alternative to LASIK seem to have similar results for people with myopia, a new research analysis finds. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Using a laser to take apart a lens clouded by cataracts can make the tricky eye surgery easier and more precise, doctors reported on Wednesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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While multiple studies have documented that LASIK surgery is safe and effective and has an excellent patient satisfaction rate, more research into the post-LASIK patient experience is a welcome addition. The Academy anticipates that the LASIK Quality of Life Collaboration Project will affirm that the vast majority of patients are happy with their outcomes. The Academy feels that analysis of the study data may help further refine optimal patient selection and preoperative counseling. The project is being c

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NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- A former U.S. government official who helped get LASIK approved in the 1990s says the vision correction surgery has caused an "epidemic" of vision problems. LASIK - Ophthalmology - Medicine - Medical Specialties - Health (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Using a laser to take apart a lens clouded by cataracts can make the tricky eye surgery easier and more precise, doctors reported on Wednesday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

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