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Eye doc targeted in murder-for-hire plot  -  22 Nov 2009
Canoe.ca...been trying to cash in his shares in an Edmonton Lasik clinic, even as he allegedly planned to kill the co-owner and collect on a life insurance policy. ...

Choosing an Ophthalmologist: A Sharp-Eyed Approach  -  22 Nov 2009
India Business Blog (blog)As laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) has grown in popularity, ophthalmologists have sought out increasingly more sophisticated procedures to ...

Tax time: Be smart. Act fast.  -  22 Nov 2009
Chicago TribuneBut if you have a lot not covered by insurance -- Lasik surgery, dental work, travel expenses to the doctor -- they might meet the tax threshold. ...

Bail lowered for Clearly Lasik co-founder in murder-for-hire case  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
Seattle TimesMockovak, co-founder of Clearly Lasik laser eye-surgery centers, is accused of trying to hire a Russian mafia hit man to have two men killed, including his ...

FDA taking a hard look at Lasik  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
Houston ChronicleThe Food and Drug Administration, the Defense Department and the National Eye Institute are launching a three-year effort to look at LASIK, which at least ...

Recommend me a LASIK surgeon or two?  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
The Portland MercuryYou may want Lasik but Lasik may not want you if.... your corneas are too thin, your pupils too wide, your eyes too dry. Before you go to a Lasik place, ...

Epithelial ingrowth reduced with femtosecond laser-cut LASIK flaps  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
OSN SuperSiteLaser-cut LASIK flaps may be less likely to develop epithelial ingrowth requiring re-treatment than flaps cut with a mechanical microkeratome, according to ...

Boxer Wachler Vision Institute Announces First Ever `LASIK Idol` Contest  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
ReutersWinner of Most Eye Catching Music Video Will Receive Free LASIK Procedure LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)-- World-renowned eye surgeon Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler ...

LIVE BLADE-FREE LASIK SEMINAR DREW A CROWD AT EYE ASSOCIATES  -  ‎Nov 19, 2009‎
Vineland Daily JournalThe audience had the opportunity to speak to the patient, David Unger from Haddonfield prior to his LASIK. David admitted to being a bit nervous but he was ...

New advances for Lasik eye patients  -  ‎Nov 15, 2009‎
ABC 4SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) – A quick, easy procedure to restore clear vision, Lasik surgery, is now being questioned as some patients can't see very well ...

How Do You Choose a LASIK Doctor?  -  ‎Nov 15, 2009‎
24-7PressRelease.com (press release)Choosing a LASIK eye surgeon is a decision that will last you a lifetime. The results from your LASIK surgery will last forever, so it is an investment in ...

Target of alleged murder plot back on the job  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
CBC.caThe offices of Clearly Lasik were closed earlier this week, after King's partner, Dr. Michael Mockovak, 51, was charged with two counts of solicitation to ...

FDA again seeking information and public comment on LASIK devices  -  ‎Nov 17, 2009‎
OSN SuperSiteThe US Food and Drug Administration announced it is reopening a public docket to gather information and comments on LASIK devices, according to a notice ...

Freedom from four eyes; Quadriplegics to get free laser eye surgery under ...  -  ‎Nov 21, 2009‎
Kelowna.comSo, Lasik MD has partnered with the Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA) to help eliminate the challenges associated with wearing contact lenses and ...

Torsion error correction may improve astigmatic outcomes after LASIK  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
OSN SuperSiteUse of a torsion error correction system during LASIK surgery may reduce residual astigmatism, according to a contralateral eye study. ...

Laser Eye Surgery Safe Long-Term: Study  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThe study included 29 eyes of 16 patients who had undergone either photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) or laser in situ keratomileusis (Lasik) procedures. ...

Georgia HS Football Playoff Scores  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
News/Talk 750 WSBEmory Vision is the best LASIK provider in Atlanta. Learn more at our online seminar. "How to Build Your Financial Future" Online Seminar sponsored by ...

LASIK and Latisse  -  ‎Nov 15, 2009‎
24-7PressRelease.com (press release)This is why people who have LASIK surgery find that Latisse is a great way to bring more attention to their eyes after their corrective procedure. ...

Lasik eye laser surgery risks to be studied in US  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
I-GO Lenses (blog)The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sent warning letters to 17 clinics in the US that perform Lasik eye laser surgery. ...

Advanced Surface Ablation Following LASIK Successful: Presented at AAO-PAAO  -  ‎Oct 27, 2009‎
DG News..."Bottom line is that you can do ASA on patients with prior LASIK. It is important to know that you can go back after cataracts and fine tune your patients' ...

Doctor fine-tunes LASIK practice  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
The Detroit NewsIn June 2008, Dr. Robert Beitman gave a speech at Wayne State University on the business of high-volume LASIK surgery. Nearly 18 months later, Beitman tells ...

FDA Consumer Health Information Updates: Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Products, Hearing ...  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
ReutersLASIK: Quality of Life Project, Warning Letters to Facilities http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm187351.htm FDA has launched a study of the ...

McCann wins third Silver Slugger in four years  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Atlanta Journal ConstitutionHe had Lasik eye surgery last month for the second time in two years. Since 2006, McCann leads all catchers in homers (86), RBIs (366) and doubles (149).

RLE with spherical multifocal IOL after hyperopic LASIK yields positive outcomes  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
OSN SuperSiteRefractive lens exchange with a spherical multifocal IOL after hyperopic LASIK proved safe, effective and predictable, a study showed. ...

Canadian eye surgeon target of alleged murder-for-hire plot  -  ‎Nov 17, 2009‎
Canada.comVictoria's Clearly Lasik Eye Surgery Clinic is shown. Dr. Michael Mockovak, one of the ...

Sharper image  -  ‎Nov 17, 2009‎
Victoria Advocate..."I'm going to get Lasik," said Handley, a senior financial advisor for Wells Fargo investments and senior vice president investment advisor. ...

Not guilty plea in alleged plot to kill eye surgeon  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
Canada.comDr. Michael Mockovak (left) is accused of plotting to kill his Clearly Lasik co-founder and his ...

Behind the Wheel | 2010 BMW X6 M  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
New York TimesBut while some colleagues have volunteered to help me get Lasik surgery, I think the X6 M looks thrillingly bold. For years, designers have been trying, ...

Laser vision correction screening: who is the ideal candidate for LASIK eye ...  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
Examiner.comHave you wondered what makes someone an ideal candidate for LASIK? LASIK is a common type of eye surgery, where a surgeon uses a laser to reshape the cornea ...

Leading LASIK Laser Eye Cataract Surgery Experts of Baylor Vision in Houston ...  -  ‎Oct 30, 2009‎
PR Web (press release)Trusted LASIK Surgeons launched its revolutionary Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory service and website at www.TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com in order to provide a ...

Dishler Laser Institute Announces Dr. Jon Dishler Selected as a Leading Laser ...  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
PR Newswire (press release)..."It is a great honor to be selected by Goldline Research and to receive this distinction as one of only ten LASIK surgeons to be listed in the 2009 Forbes ...

Watershed Intraocular Lens: The Light Adjsutable Lens (Calhoun Vision)  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
Gerson Lehrman GroupIn the past if a patient was unsatisfied with a lens outcome it meant removing the lens (not alwasy so easy or safe) or another procedure such as LASIK. ...

Stahl Eye Center Studies Effect of Restasis on Laser Vision Correction  -  ‎Nov 19, 2009‎
PR.com (press release)Stahl remains in the forefront of laser vision correction, and we hope this innovation will make our use of bladeless LASIK even more effective. ...

“I Can See Like a Hawk!â€? Says Inside MMA Host Bas Rutten  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
PR Web (press release)To improve Rutten's vision, Dr. Khanna discussed various procedures including Lasik, Super Lasik and PRELEX. After thorough discussion regarding Mr. ...

Edmonton based eye surgeon back at work  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
iNews880.comDr. Joseph King returned to Clearly Lasik downtown Edmonton. His business partner Dr. Michael Mockovac remains in a Seattle-area jail cell charged with two ...

S'pore first in Asia to have 2 new procedures for myopia correction  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
Channel News AsiaHe underwent a new lasik surgery introduced in Singapore two months ago, and can now go without glasses. Lum said: "Before the surgery, I was a bit nervous, ...

Leading Vision Correction Experts in Trusted LASIK Surgeons Directory Educate ...  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
PR Web (press release)LASIK Surgery and vision correction experts listed in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons directory were actively involved at the recently concluded American Academy ...

More on the Ethics of Prostheses  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
New York TimesOne comment notes that Tiger Woods has had Lasik eye surgery, significantly improving what nature provided. And raises an interesting question: if an ...

Treating Cataracts: A New Laser on the Horizon  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
HealthNewsDigest.comDr. Joseph Dello Russo, a New York laser eye surgeon who pioneered Lasik treatments and was part of the original team of doctors who performed the clinical ...

Free LASIK!! Well...Almost  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
American Health and Beauty (press release)For those who have Flexible Spending Accounts, the end of the year is quickly approaching and LASIK is a great way to spend those extra funds before losing ...

Racing on Carbon Fiber Legs: How Abled Should We Be?  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Gizmodo.comLet's think about Tiger Woods having not one, but two LASIK surgeries to achieve 20/15 vision, when what we consider the best of natural vision to be is a ...

Laser surgery survey: The eyes have it  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
Washington PostThere are two laser surgery options: Lasik (laser in situ keratomileusis) reshapes the cornea and has a quick recovery time. ...

LASIK Eye Surgeons in San Diego Announce Launch of New, State-of-the-Art Website  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
PR Web (press release)The Gordon & Weiss Vision Institute, a prominent San Diego LASIK and cataract surgery practice, announces the launch of its new home on the Internet. ...

HEALTH BRIEFS: Nov. 19, 2009  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
Terre Haute Tribune StarAP&S Clinic is planning a free seminar on LASIK eye surgery from 12:15 to 1:15 pm Dec. 4 at the AP&S Eye Center at 422 Poplar St. Lunch will be provided. ...

Eagle Eye Vision Helps You Soar to Greater Heights with the Newest Eye-Care ...  -  ‎Nov 18, 2009‎
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)EEC is also proud to offer the new “No Touch�, “All Laser� Epi-LASIK that does not require any suction, any surgical cut or surgical instrumentations on ...

Shared services transformation:Success levers for building expertise services  -  ‎Nov 20, 2009‎
Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON) (press release)As an example, consider LASIK eye surgery. This is very much an expertise service. As a patient, you would certainly want the most competent, best educated, ...

iLASIK Treatment Now Available in Istanbul, Turkey at World Eye Hospitals  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
PR Web (press release)Millions of other potential patients are still worried about how reliable and secure LASIK surgery is, and are waiting for better technology in the future. ...

Can laser surgery have lasting effects on Corneal Cells?  -  ‎Nov 16, 2009‎
HealthJockey.comTwo types of laser surgery-photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)-are believed to be frequently utilized to rectify ...

The City of Kemmerer debuts First Night Festivities on New Year's Eve  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Little Chicago Review...“The concept has evolved with input from many different groups and individuals,� Lasik said. Currently there are twelve different organizations offering ...

Unlike aging eyes, optics can be altered  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
The Free Lance-StarYears ticked off and Lasik eye surgery improved my vision at a distance, but increased my dependence on reading glasses for things close in, including, ...



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