Photorefractive keratectomy, laser epithelial keratomileusis LASEK and Epi-LASIK are all variants of a similar type refractive surgery involving laser on the surface of the cornea and differ mainly in management of the epithelium. Although laser in situ keratomileusis LASIK is currently the most popular form of refractive surgery, LASEK is the procedure of choice in some patients. We highlight potential complications of LASEK and how these may be managed. Following laser refractive surgery, corneal thickness is reduced, which has implications for intraocular pressure measurement and glaucoma screening and management. This is particularly important following surface laser procedures where no evidence of previous surgery may be visible. In the event that cataract surgery is required at a...MedWorm Sponsor Message Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily http://wfeeds.igolenses.com/rss/phrase/lasek.xml en http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3386475&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=32292&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-9071.2010.02198.x Photorefractive keratectomy, laser epithelial keratomileusis LASEK and Epi-LASIK are all variants of a similar type refractive surgery involving laser on the surface of the cornea and differ mainly in management of the epithelium. Although laser in situ keratomileusis LASIK is currently the most popular form of refractive surgery, LASEK is the procedure of choice in some patients. We highlight potential complications of LASEK and how these may be managed. Following laser refractive surgery, corneal th Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3517480&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=32299&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iovs.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Ffull%2F51%2F5%2F2800%3Frss%3D1 Preoperative retinal straylight, which increased as a function of spherical equivalent refraction, decreased after LASEK refractive surgery. Preoperative increases due to contact lens wear disappeared as well after the procedure. Source Investigative Ophthalmology Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3450061&cid=c_13_141_f&fid=35633&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20361967%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors Lasek-Nesselquist E, Welch DM, Sogin ML Giardia duodenalis is an intestinal parasite of many vertebrates. The presence of G. duodenalis in the marine environment due to anthropogenic and wildlife activity is well documented, including the contributions from untreated sewage and storm water, agricultural run-off, and droppings from terrestrial animals. Recently, studies have detected this protistan parasite in the feces of marine vertebrates such as whales, dolphins, seals and shore birds. To Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3777261&cid=c_13_67_f&fid=33577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20644900%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors Rhim JH, Kim JH, Yeo EJ, Kim JC, Park SC Excess caveolin- has been reported to play a role in age-dependent hyporesponsiveness to growth factors in vitro. We, therefore, hypothesize that caveolin--dependent hyporesponsiveness to growth factors in aged corneal epithelial cells might be responsible for delayed wound healing in vivo. In order to test this hypothesis, corneal wound healing time was evaluated by vital staining using fluorescein after laser epithelial keratomileusis LASEK. We c Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3791543&cid=c_13_62_f&fid=36254&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20656852%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors Parfrey LW, Grant J, Tekle YI, Lasek-Nesselquist E, Morrison HG, Sogin ML, Patterson DJ, Katz LA An accurate reconstruction of the eukaryotic tree of life is essential to identify the innovations underlying the diversity of microbial and macroscopic e.g., plants and animals eukaryotes. Previous work has divided eukaryotic diversity into a small number of high-level supergroups, many of which receive strong support in phylogenomic analyses. However, the abundance of data in phylogenomic an Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4015760&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=36642&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ophthalmologyjournaloftheaao.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0161642010001375%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions In this meta-analysis, LASEK-treated eyes had no significant benefits over PRK-treated ones with regard to clinical outcomes. Less corneal haze was observed in LASEK-treated eyes at to months after surgery.Financial Disclosures The authors have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article. Source OphthalmologyMedWorm Sponsor Message Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4099884&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2010.2143.x Abstract Source Acta Ophthalmologica Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4099885&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=37663&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1755-3768.2010.2144.x Abstract Source Acta Ophthalmologica Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4112714&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=34386&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ajo.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS000293941000396X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions LASEK with MMC seems to cause a decrease in the anterior stromal cells months after the surgery compared with nonoperated corneas. There seems to be a compensating proliferation of keratocytes in the deeper corneal layers, suggesting that the ability of keratocytes to repopulate the cornea is maintained after the surgical procedure. Source American Journal of Ophthalmology Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172595&cid=c_13_12_f&fid=37510&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21074660%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors Duparc A, Lasek A, Gros C, Delaporte E, Van der Linden T, Modiano P PMID PubMed - as supplied by publisher Source Annales de Dermatologie et de CenereologieMedWorm Sponsor Message Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:17 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4112794&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=38496&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrsjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0886335010012629%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions Although straylight increased slightly after hyperopic LASIK and LASEK, the increase was not statistically significant. Some eyes with increased straylight had haze or interface debris. The cause of the increased straylight could not be determined in some cases.Financial Disclosure No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned. Additional disclosures are found in the footnotes. Source Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:17 +0000 http://netdoctor.privatehealth.co.uk/surgery-and-treatments/laser-eye-surgery/featured-clinics/ultralase/ laser eye treatment, Laser eye surgery clinics in the UK Ultralase Information and quotes for lasek and laser eye surgery in the UK Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:10:05 +0000 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHYTvPtbab3I5UJt36N0ZiEJ_QhOA&url=http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId%3D281474978646274 Woman Sentenced to Years For A Cancer ScamGather.comOne of Leones victims was the competitive skate boarder Bucky Laseks wife, Jennifer Lasek. 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Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:10:01 +0000 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHytCD1TwJt1Sib9z8F0swX905Ykg&url=http://www.mukilteobeacon.com/community/article.exm/2010-11-10_muk_skateboarder_wins_pro_contest_ Mukilteo BeaconMuk skateboarder wins pro contestMukilteo BeaconAfter the contest, Sky listened for his name as the results were announced, until he heard who won third place Bucky Lasek, a legend in skateboarding. ... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:10:01 +0000 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNE8_vUWyVPuPpX_zcgp1JDJFVmDzQ&url=http://espn.go.com/action/skateboarding/blog/_/post/5809841/ernie-torres Face Time Video Ernie Torres ESPN blogVerts finest PLG, Lasek, Partanen, Cole and more. A new all terrain powerhouse from the Northwest. ChrisCobraCole Maybe Ill get inch bars and just ... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:10:01 +0000 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGGHzGnT8W4V93n43q7Ao4u81YFRA&url=http://espn.go.com/action/fmx/news/story?page%3Dpastrana-on-nascar-roenigk-1011 ESPNBig fish meets big pondESPNAnd action stars from Dave Mirra to Bucky Lasek are testing the waters in rally. Ricky Carmichael welcomes Pastranas presence at NASCAR quotIts simple. ...and morenbspraquo Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:10:01 +0000 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGKEv8Tn6egJ8Od4m5ttaIO5qNSAg&url=http://www.unogateway.com/suuns-are-a-band-on-the-rise-1.1785782 Suuns are a band on the riseGatewaySuuns take full advantage of the Montreal scene as they recorded quotZeroes QCquot at a studio in Montreal with The Besnard Lakes lead-man Jace Lasek engineering ... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:10:01 +0000