| (Published: Mon, 07 Aug 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| 17 Tips On What To Expect After Lasik Surgery |
| LASIK, or Laser in-situ keratomileusis, or simply Laser Eye Surgery, is a common eye surgery today and is often the most effective one for deserving candidates compared to alternative methods. However, this procedure is to be treated like a common operation and certain post operative care is essenti |
| Author: Isabel Baldry |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Coping With Low Vision |
| Low Vision is a condition which is not remediable by using traditional corrective methods such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication or surgery. There are a myriad of causes which give rise to Low Vision, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, head trauma and stroke.
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| Author: Maureen Cook |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Fri, 16 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Ways To Improve Your Eyesight |
| It's been said that ‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder' but have you given any thought to those eyes which help you capture this beauty. By adopting various patterns of life we can give your eyes a much needed boost. Bring changes in your lifestyle and in your eating habits to help you see you |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Advice For Your Eyes - Part I |
| Eyes are one of the finest assets which help us see the world in a better manner. With the vision we have found enough ways to nourish it too. Over exertion makes our eyes saggy, covered by dark circles, puffy and tired. With the different ways and means we can protect our eyes and also enhance our |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Advice For Your Eyes - Part II |
| Dark Circles Around Your Eyes - Many may suffer from this problem as the first thing you try hide during a make-up session is the dark circles around your eyes. Some very common factors play an important role in developing this kind of a problem. These factors are: your increasing age - as the skin |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Tue, 23 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Great Information On Laser Eye Surgery |
| Laser eye surgery is a medical procedure consisting of the use of laser for reshaping the surface of the cornea. It is used to improve myopia (shortsightedness), hypermetropia (long sightedness) or astigmatism. The first information on laser eye surgery dates back from over twenty years ago.
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| Author: Jeff Flow |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Wed, 17 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Doctor Recommend Reading Glasses Combination With Contact lenses Correct Distance Vision |
| They correct vision with no distortion, but they are the least comfortable type of contact lens. In other cases, your doctor may recommend using reading glasses in combination with contact lenses that correct for distance vision. For those who are short-sighted a number of contact lens products ar |
| Author: suwat m |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Sun, 14 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| LASIK Eye Surgery - See The World More Clearly |
| LASIK is one of the most common surgical procedures performed by an eye surgeon nowadays. It has become very popular because of it's pain-free operation and because of its more or less instantaneous results. This is the major advantage that LASIK has over other surgical procedures to correct imperfe |
| Author: Alan Chestnutt |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Sat, 13 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Lasik Procedure Laser Vision Correction Problems |
| LASIK laser eye surgery is the most advanced procedure to correct vision problems. Check out his credentials below: He was a member of the surgical team that performed the first laser vision correction procedure in the U.S. PRK is a laser vision correction procedure that uses an excimer laser to t |
| Author: Valipat m |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Sun, 07 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Lasik Surgery: Frequently Asked Questions |
| What is Lasik Surgery?
Lasik, an acronym for Laser-assisted, is a form of refractive laser eye surgery procedure performed by ophthalmologists intended for correcting vision. The procedure is usually a preferred alternative to photorefractive keratectomy, PRK, as it requires less time for full re |
| Author: Heather Colman |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Sun, 07 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Lasik: After the Surgery |
| What can go Wrong?
Early Postoperative Complications
A subconjunctival hemorrhage is a common and minor post-Lasik complication. The incidence of refractive surgery patients having unresolved complications six months after surgery has been estimated from 3% to 6%. The following are some of the |
| Author: Heather Colman |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Sun, 07 May 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Lasik Surgery: What Happens Before and During Surgery |
| Pre-Surgery Requirements
Patients wearing soft contact lenses typically are instructed to stop wearing them approximately 7 to 10 days before surgery. Some surgeons recommend that patients wearing hard contact lenses should stop wearing them for a minimum of six weeks plus another six weeks for eve |
| Author: Heather Colman |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Weight Loss Tips: How Low Can You Go? |
| I lost 120 pounds, and I did it without a gym membership, a weight-loss club, a supply of special fat-burning pills, a freezer full of packaged “diet” foods, or a personal trainer. Those things can be very expensive, but the good news is they’re not necessary to lose weight and keep it off.
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| Author: Patricia Church |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Home Remedies for Puffy Eyes |
| Eyes that are bright and sparkling attract attention. Puffy or red eyes are lack luster and make you look tired and ill. Puffy eyes are one of the most common beauty problems. Puffiness is often caused by the accumulation of fluids around the eye. Besides sleeping on your face, crying or lack of sl |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 01:00:00 -0400) |
| Dry Eye Syndrome – A Problematic Eye Condition |
| Dry Eye Syndrome is a very common phenomenon causing lots of problems to millions of people all over the world. It is caused due to the deteriorating quality of the tear lining. A physically fit and healthy eye would be covered by a tear film. It is that fluid which remains between the blinks making |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Is Lasik Vision Eye Surgery For Me - Caring For Contact Lenses |
| Lasik Vision or lasik plus is a procedure to correct many vision problems usually corrected by eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Although a common procedure, eye surgery is not for everyone. Still there are some important benefits that should be considered when thinking about Lasik surgery. One big |
| Author: Linda Moore |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Eyecare And Macular Degeneration |
| Age related macular degeneration (AMD) and the care of your eyesight. There is so much to see in life, seeing the world or the wonderful things around you. Don't take your eyes for granted be actively involved in their care. One of the number one causes of blindness or vision loss in older Americans |
| Author: Linda Moore |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Nutrients For Great Eye Health |
| Nutrients for Great Eye Health. Cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are the most major causes of vision loss and complete loss of sight in the United States. These difficulties with our senior citizens eyesight is not going away anytime soon. They are vital quality of life concerns |
| Author: Linda Moore |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Is Lasik Eye Surgery For You |
| We're a nation that's getting sick and tired of always cleaning our glasses and dealing with contact lens solutions and problems. Many of us tire of looking for where we set our glasses or the drudgery of trying to see if they aren't with us all the time. With Lasik eye surgery, those of us with les |
| Author: Linda Moore |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| What Eye Problems Result From Albinism |
| Albinism refers to a group of inherited conditions. People with albinism have little or no pigment in the eyes, skin and hair. Besides looking different, which may cause social problems, albinos also have various impairments. In the most severe form of albinism (called oculocutaneous albinism), thos |
| Author: Jacob Mabille |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Choosing The Right Type of Eyeglasses |
| Eyeglasses in the world today have become so fashionable that even some people will wear them without the having the need. However, some people need glasses and do not wear them for one reason or another. Some reasons include, they cannot afford to go to the eye doctor, or they feel glasses do not l |
| Author: Ethan Roberts |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Clouded Vision - Cataracts |
| When the normally clear lens of the eye have a painless clouding, it is called the cataract. If you do not treat it in time, it causes blindness. Surgical treatment can however cure it in time. Most of the people over 60 do suffer from some clouding of the lens. But you can prevent them or treat the |
| Author: Kevin Pederson |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Caution, Prevention And Cure Of Cataracts |
| As the population ages, cataracts are becoming a growing health concern.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens to such an extent that it affects vision. The majority of cataracts develop due to the aging process, and by age 80, more than half of all Americans have them. However, there are als |
| Author: Frank Vanderlugt |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Extended Wear Contact Lenses, Why They Are A Good Solution |
| Most contact lenses are worn only during the day and removed at night. The lenses are then either discarded if they are disposables or placed in a cleaning solution if they are standard reusable lenses. This is usually quite a good arrangement for most wearers and generally works well. Most people a |
| Author: Emanuele Allenti |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Colored Contact Lenses. A Good Idea |
| One of the more subtle fashion statements you can make is to wear colored contact lenses. Your friends will almost certainly notice something different about you, but will they spot what it is? A new dress or shirt can make a great impact but changing the color of your eyes is becoming more and more |
| Author: Emanuele Allenti |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Cosmetic Laser Eye Surgery - Is It For You |
| You're tired of losing your glasses or cleaning and inserting contacts every morning. Perhaps you want to improve your appearance without the hassle of contacts or getting new glasses for different occasions. You may even participate in sports or have a job that makes wearing glasses or contacts a p |
| Author: Nicky Pilkington |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| The History and Future of Contact Lenses |
| Have you ever wondered exactly how contact lenses help you see better? How did they begin and what changes have been made?
HOW DO CONTACTS CORRECT VISION?
Your vision depends on light beams hitting the retina (the back of your eyeball) at the same point. When the light does not meet at the s |
| Author: Nicky Pilkington |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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| (Published: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 01:00:00 -0500) |
| Proper Care of Contact Lenses Will Protect Your Vision |
| Are you wearing contact lenses right now? Maybe not if you've been viewing the computer screen for a long time. The computer is only one cause of discomfort for contact lens wearers. If you are new to contacts or have developed bad habits in caring for your lenses you may find your eyes are often dr |
| Author: Nicky Pilkington |
| Directory: Health - Vision |
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