Diabetic Eye Disease to Increase as More Young People Are Diagnosed With Diabetes
American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart EyeCommitted Campaign Seeks to Reduce Largest Cause of Preventable Blindness Among Working-Age Americans
SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The incidence of diabetes continues to increase, particularly among adolescents and young adults. The CDC projects the number of diabetic retinopathy cases will [...]
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A research team has found that laser eye surgery that corrects vision does not lead to later problems with the Laser eye surgery has no long-term effects on cornea.
Two types of laser surgery: photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) are often used to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness.
However, little is known [...]
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Dr. Michelle Lewis Joins Koch Eye Associates in Rhode Island
Koch Eye Associates with offices in Warwick, Providence, Johnston, East Providence, North Kingston and Woonsocket Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Optometrist Dr. Michelle Lewis has joined the professional eye care eye care staff at their practice.
Warwick, R.I. — Koch Eye Associates with offices in [...]
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LenSar: New Laser Cure for Cataracts
Is there a real laser that will soon be used to treat cataracts?
A new laser therapy that can potentially remove cataracts from people’s eyes more efficiently and with greater precision was presented on October 24, 2009 at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting. The technology, currently undergoing clinical [...]
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