Objective To compare changes in subbasal nerve density and corneal sensitivity after laser in situ keratomileusis with the flap created by a femtosecond laser vs a mechanical microkeratome. http://wfeeds.igolenses.com/rss/items/corrective-eye-surgery-news-list-85\.html en http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/subbasal-nerve-density-and-corneal-sensitivity-after-laser-in-situ?fromrss=1 Objective To compare changes in subbasal nerve density and corneal sensitivity after laser in situ keratomileusis with the flap created by a femtosecond laser vs a mechanical microkeratome. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/nvision-laser-eye-centers-launches-its-first-local-television-advertising-campaign?fromrss=1 The 30-second ads will be running for the next month on local Orange County programming for Cox and Time Warner cable that targets the 25-64 year old market. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/chemung-exceeds-176-000-in-prescription-card-savings?fromrss=1 Chemung County residents have collectively saved more than $176,000 at the pharmacy counter during the first year of a county sponsored discount prescription drug program. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/when-you-talk-of-laser?fromrss=1 When you talk of laser eye surgeries these days, many eyes will be raised. Why? Because millions of people of these days eyes wear contact lenses or eyeglasses and the owners would prefer to be free from all the hassles attached to it. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/consuming-interests-dont-miss-out-on-flexible-savings-accounts?fromrss=1 For anyone still in the midst of open enrollment for health and other benefits through their employer, don't miss out on saving through flex spending accounts. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/neighbor-to-neighbor?fromrss=1 Francis A. D'Ambrosio Jr. , medical director of D'Ambrosio Eye Care, announced that Corneal Specialist JoAnn C. Chang has joined the ophthalmology staff at the practice. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/jury-may-have-computer-to-view-digital-evidence?fromrss=1 A jury in a laser eye surgery case should have been provided with a computer to view digital evidence contained on CD-ROM discs, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled in reversing a defense verdict. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/lasik-trumps-prk-for-treating-myopia?fromrss=1 LASIK has better long-term results than photorefractive keratoplasty for treating myopia, according to a comparative case series evaluating the outcomes of both procedures at the Centre for Eye Research Australia in Melbourne . Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/neighbor-to-neighbor-2?fromrss=1 Francis A. D'Ambrosio Jr. , medical director of D'Ambrosio Eye Care, announced that Corneal Specialist JoAnn C. Chang has joined the ophthalmology staff at the practice. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/blood-vessel-burst-in-eye?fromrss=1 Eye injuries can be serious, however the condition of blood vessel burst in eye or subconjunctival hemorrhage doesn't usually have any complications. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/lasik-safety?fromrss=1 Patients in Chicago often consider surgery for months or even years before going in for a consultation with a LASIK surgeon. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/lasik-giveaway-deadline-nears?fromrss=1 Someone's life is about to change - The Grand Rapids Eye Institute will give someone LASIK surgery for free Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/correcting-an-astigmatism?fromrss=1 Almost all degrees of astigmatism can be corrected with properly prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/study-reports-more-precise-way-to-remove-cataracts?fromrss=1 Cataract surgery, already an extremely safe and successful procedure, can be made more precise by combining a laser and three-dimensional imaging, a new study suggests. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/chautauqua-county-surpasses-500-000-in-prescription-savings-with-proact-rx-discount-cards?fromrss=1 Chautauqua County residents have collectively saved $597,236.32 at the pharmacy counter with a discount prescription drug program sponsored by Chautauqua County Executive Gregory J. Edwards. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/study-reports-more-precise-way-to-remove-cataracts-2?fromrss=1 Cataract surgery, already an extremely safe and successful procedure, can be made more precise by combining a laser and three-dimensional imaging, a new study suggests. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/lasers-improve-cataract-surgery-precision?fromrss=1 Image-guided femtosecond laser technology improves the precision and reproducibility of cataract surgery, according to researchers at Stanford University. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/lasik-eye-surgery-from-best-eye-surgeon-in-u-s-dr-michael-duplessie?fromrss=1 Why should you look at this beautiful world with the help of something that does not add, but surely takes away from your looks? You no more need to hide those beautiful eyes of yours behind a pair of ugly glasses or irritate your eyes with tickly contact lenses. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/lasik-dont-count-on-insurance?fromrss=1 If you wear glasses or contact lenses, odds are you've thought about getting Lasik eye surgery. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000 http://www.topix.com/health/corrective-eye-surgery/2010/11/new-non-intrusive-eye-treatment-to-correct-poor-vision?fromrss=1 HORRY COUNTY, SC Many people currently wearing glasses or contacts wish they could ditch them for good. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:10:02 +0000