| Chronic dry eye syndrome after LASIK
Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have found that people with a certain low level of tear production are more likely to develop chronic dry eye syndrome after LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), laser refractive surgery to correct near- and far-sightedness than those with more plentiful tears. Their research, published in the January issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science, may offer reliable prescreening criteria for ophthalmologists and patients. "These findings should help ophthalmologists determine if pretreatment is necessary before surgery or if surgery is appropriate at all for an individual," says Dr. Darlene Dartt, director of the Military Vision Research Program at Schepens Eye Research Institute and the principal investigator of the study.
Clearer Vision In 30 Seconds
Bandar Seri Begawan - Blurred vision, short-sightedness and astigmatism are every day problems that a lot of people can relate to. Over the years, much has been done to rectify these problems, with the help of spectacles, contact lenses and eye surgeries. Vista is one such solution, offering its revolutionary 'Bladeless' Intralase Lasik procedure. The procedure is safe and effective, even earning the stamp of approval of NASA. Vista Business Development Manager Ng Kean How explained to the Bulletin about the services and products available, during a recent visit to Brunei for a seminar on Lasik and cataract. Lasik or Laser-Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis surgery is a two-step procedure, where a flap is cut in the cornea and the eye is then reshaped so it can properly refract light, all with the use of a laser.
Fort Erie surgeon says health system needs to make better use of small hospitals
Taking operating-room nurses and equipment from Fort Erie to solve problems at Greater Niagara General Hospital may sound like a good idea to some doctors in Niagara Falls. But to Dr. Patricia Teal, the idea borders on the absurd. "I mean it's silly to even talk about it," said Teal, an eye surgeon and chief of surgery at Douglas Memorial Hospital. "I mean four nurses are not going to solve Niagara Falls' problem to begin with and these are not the nurses that could do it. "And the equipment we have - we have almost nothing there that would be of any use to them. We're not in competition (with GNGH). We don't do what they do." Teal made her comments Thursday - the day after a group of 39 Niagara Falls doctors published an open letter in The Review.
Letters to the Editor
The government hand in healthcare raises costsRegarding the March 3 article, "Arguments mount for national healthcare": In David Francis's recent commentary on national healthcare, Shannon Brownlee blames rising healthcare costs on a failure of the free market. In my opinion, the exact opposite is true. It is government interference in the free market that has created the current crisis. Any system of national healthcare would merely worsen the current problems. .
Phillies Notebook: For Benson, new deal sets new timeline with Phillies
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Despite Kris Benson's current bout with soreness in his surgically repaired right arm, the Phillies still believe he will be in a position to help the team sometime in May. The team has finalized a new contract with the potential starter, sources said, increasing the minor league salary he will receive as well as creating a new date on which he can opt out of his contract. If Benson isn't on the major league roster and pitches in more than 10 minor league innings before May 15, he can opt out of the deal. Otherwise, he can opt out if he isn't added to the big league roster by June 1. Benson's original contract contained a clause that enabled him to opt out if he wasn't added to the big league roster by March 25. But recent shoulder soreness has set back his progression.
Brewton boy becomes ‘Pilot for a Day'
Garrett Byrd can't fly a plane, but he has been a pilot. Byrd, along with other members of his family, were recently treated to the "Pilot for a Day" program at Naval Air Station Whiting Field near Milton, Fla. Children with chronic or serious illnesses who are patients at Sacred Heart Hospital's pediatric unit are chosen to participate in the program. "It was a lot of fun," Garrett said. "I got to do a lot of interesting things. I watched a lot of planes take off and land." A visit to one of the flight simulators was Garrett's favorite part of the day, he said. "It was really fun," Garrett said. "They controlled the simulator with PlayStation controllers." Garrett made the trip with his mother, Maggie, his father, Ken, and sisters Lauren and Sarah Katherine.
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