Read Top Medical > Vision-Eye Care Headlines and Articles from http://www.medical-newsarticles.com en-us http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/05/ultraviolet-uv-eye-protection-in-maine-282691.htm Sun, 27 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Eyecare Medical Group raises awareness of the need to protect your eyes from damaging UV rays. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/05/baltimore-washington-eye-center-announces-uv-eye-protection-awareness-month-282036.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Baltimore Washington Eye Center raises awareness of the need to protect your eyes from damaging UV rays. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/05/prk-lasek-and-epilasik-281620.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT PRK, LASEK, and epi-LASIK are all Laser Vision Correction procedures that involve temporarily removing the topmost layer of the eye, called the epithelium. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/05/cataract-surgery-recovery-281624.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Your recovery from cataract surgery will depend on factors such as your body's natural healing ability and how closely you follow your eye surgeon's advice. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/05/questions-to-ask-your-eye-surgeon-281042.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT When you are looking for an eye surgeon, no matter if it is for an elective procedure such as LASIK or a necessary one like cataract surgery, you will want to ask specific questions before choosing the best one for you. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/05/what-to-expect-in-cataract-surgery-281045.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Cataract surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis and generally takes less than one hour. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/05/drugrelated-car-accidents-281049.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 25,000 Americans are killed and an additional 700,000 are injured in car accidents involving drugs and alcohol every year. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/05/enhancing-business-relationships-expanding-cro-services-278890.htm Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT ALANDRA Medical's CRO Division is expanding its service offering for Clinical Trials Outside the United States http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/05/lasik-vs-wavefront-lasik-277580.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Most laser eye surgeons offer several options for LASIK. Traditional LASIK has been used for nearly 30 years to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/4/denise-l-plumley-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-sales-management-276663.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Denise Plumley uses her business savvy to drive sales at her company http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/04/massachusetts-eye-care-practice-advises-on-sports-eye-safety-273287.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT D'Ambrosio Eye Care is able to provide careful counseling and fitting of protective eyewear for sports. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/04/oklahoma-city-practice-releases-new-eye-care-amp-surgery-web-site-273309.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT McGee, Pickard andamp; Robinson Eye Associates has released a comprehensive patient education website to assist greater Oklahoma City eye care patients. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/04/is-your-doctor-telling-you-the-whole-truth-maybe-not-says-new-study-273155.htm Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT A nationwide poll has troubling implications for patients who rely on their doctor's advice. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/04/madeira-optical-optometry-practice-partners-with-virtual-hosted-environment-imanaged-solutions-248987.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT New optometric practice management solution changes how doctors interface with technology. With iManaged Solutions, Madeira Optical moved to 7800 Laurel Ave. and were running in no time and without technical support. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/04/maxiaids-products-for-independent-living-welcomes-barry-reiter-as-director-of-business-development-271981.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Mr. Reiter brings with him extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and a track record of growing sales. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/latisse-271674.htm Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Your eyelashes serve both an aesthetic and functional purpose. On a functional level, eyelashes keep debris and pollution from irritating your eye. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/researchers-discover-that-small-shape-changes-lead-to-increased-protective-ability-in-a-diseaserelated-protein-271769.htm Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Researchers have found that evolutionary changes in the protein alpha A-crystallin have altered its ability to protect other proteins from damage, which could otherwise result in diseases such as Alzheimer's, lens cataracts and cancer. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/massachusetts-cornea-specialist-says-avoid-contact-lenses-for-swimming-271782.htm Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Cornea Specialist JoAnn Chang, M.D. of D'Ambrosio Eye Care stated that patients need to use caution when wearing contact lenses while participating in water related activities. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/low-vision-works-expands-services-into-massachusetts-271622.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Exclusive Low Vision Therapy Now Offered in Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Worcester counties http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/low-vision-works-expands-services-into-connecticut-271621.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Exclusive Low Vision Therapy Now Offered in Hartford and Middlesex counties http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/low-vision-works-expands-services-into-southwest-florida-271623.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Exclusive Low Vision Therapy Now Offered in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Collier counties http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/what-is-a-brow-lift-269737.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT As you age, gravity, genetics, and lifestyle choices can cause your brow to droop. The end result can be a constant look of tiredness, sternness, or anger. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/contact-lens-safety-and-risks-for-swimming-showers-and-hot-tubs-269257.htm Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Contact lenses really should not be worn for swimming, taking showers, in bath tubs or in hot tubs as this poses safety risks to patients. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/ameriplan-is-giving-away-10000-free-prescription-discount-cards-268167.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT AmeriPlan announced that they are giving away 10,000 free Rx cards for a limited time. Each prescription card has a value of $49 annually and is not only free to an individual who receives the card but can be used by their entire household. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/lakeside-vision-goes-paperless-and-earns-quothitechquot-government-certification-267429.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Lakeside Vision took advantage of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical (HITECH) Act to upgrade their practice in order to offer patients the most comprehensive eye exam possible. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/contact-lenses-amp-lasik-for-swimming-in-houston-266535.htm Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT For many Houston patients, wearing contact lenses for swimming instead of having LASIK for vision correction can pose some interesting challenges. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/eyecarecenters-dr-cloninger-receives-an-honorable-mention-for-best-eye-doctor-in-cary-magazine-266382.htm Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Local doctor recieves an Honorable Mention for Best Eye Doctor for the fourth year. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/03/optisource-named-exclusive-distributor-of-optipets-the-novel-optical-accessory-266587.htm Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT OptiSource will be the exclusive source of these new novelty eyeglass cases with broad appeal for men, women, and children. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/what-is-quotghostingquot-and-can-it-be-treated-265598.htm Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Ghosting is a potential risk and complication of LASIK surgery. Also known as double vision, ghosting occurs when an object appears blurry or multiple images of the object are seen. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/50-restores-sight-to-blind-people-in-third-world-265361.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Singles Charity Ball Aims to Cure Blind People, March 24, 2012, at an average cost of $50 per eye surgery. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/does-eye-dryness-after-lasik-affect-vision-265197.htm Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT In LASIK trials conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it was found that as many as 50 percent of LASIK recipients experience an increase in eye dryness during the LASIK recovery period. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/urbanglassescom-offer-the-best-possible-prescription-glasses-at-affordable-prices-264477.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Urbanglasses.com is a quick and reliable online service whose main focus in to offer the best possible prescription glasses available on the market. Get what you need right away form the comfort of your home and with a simple click of your mouse. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/solohealth-partners-with-metro-atlanta-chamber-at-himss12-264238.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Organization to showcase Atlanta's fast growing health IT industry. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/preppy-trend-specs-to-be-big-for-2012-say-glasses-direct-262775.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Glasses Direct predict that preppy look retro and classic glasses will be the top pick of fashion conscious spectacle wearers this year. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/2/m-hillary-onan-md-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-pediatric-ophthalmology-261930.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Named one of Texas Super Doctors from 2006-2011, Dr. Onan is a member of the Texas Medical Association, AAPOS, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/dr-nemi-rx-appoints-dp-design-to-create-branding-graphic-art-elements-for-spring2012-launch-medical-aesthetic-undereye-therapy-regimen-to-be-introduced-at-cosmoprof-bologna-march-912-2012-261201.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Ajit Nemi, developer of Dr. Nemi Rx , announced today the appointment of Cincinnati-based dP Design to create the visual graphic art Branding elements for the March launch of his range of breakthrough Skin and Under-Eye Therapy products. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/michelson-laser-vision-receives-2011-best-of-birmingham-award-260278.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Michelson Laser Vision has been selected for the 2011 Best of Birmingham Award in the Ophthalmology Physicians category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/massachusetts-eye-care-practice-highlights-macular-degeneration-amd-260284.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT D'Ambrosio Eye Care announces that February marks the 2012 National Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/macular-degeneration-amd-treatment-advances-mark-awareness-in-maine-260372.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine raises awareness about Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) as being the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in Americans older than 50. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/michelson-laser-vision-glasses-amp-lasik-facebook-contest-in-birmingham-260274.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Michelson Laser Vision invites anyone over the age of 21 to participate in their andquot;Awful Glasses Contestandquot; by going to www.facebook.com/michelsonlaservision. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/02/ameriplan-awards-6-cadillac-cts-to-winners-260341.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT AmeriPlan recently announced the inception of the AmeriPlan Cadillac Club, making a brand new Cadillac available to all of their Independent Business Owners (IBO) who meet the minimum qualifications. AmeriPlan congratulates the first six winners. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/01/can-i-have-lasik-on-a-scarred-eye-259510.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Your cornea is the dome-shaped outermost layer of your eye. Disease, trauma, and infection can all have a dramatic impact on this area of your eye because it is exposed any time your eyelids are open. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/01/how-long-do-starbursts-and-halos-last-after-lasik-surgery-259507.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Halos, starbursts, and glare are all potential complications with LASIK surgery. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/01/how-soon-after-lasik-can-i-apply-makeup-259505.htm Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT There are some restrictions following LASIK surgery that are in place to help minimize complications and enhance your surgical results. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/01/how-soon-after-lasik-can-i-bathe-or-take-a-shower-258071.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT The care you take of your eyes after LASIK surgery will play a role in determining your final results. Immediately following LASIK surgery, you should try to keep your eyes closed for four to five hours. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/01/the-eye-clinic-of-texas-offers-free-glaucoma-screening-258580.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Eye Clinic of Texas wants to remind greater Galveston and Houston eye care patients that Prevent Blindness America has designated January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/01/monterey-park-optometry-is-now-formally-known-as-mpo-eye-care-258567.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Monterey Park Optometry, a chic optometry practice located in Los Angeles County is now officially doing business as MPO Eye Care. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/01/how-long-before-lasik-surgery-do-i-need-to-take-my-contacts-out-258067.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT Some of the most common questions about LASIK involve the surgery and contact usage. If you have traditionally worn contacts instead of glasses, you will want to discuss this with your ophthalmologist during your initial LASIK consultation. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/01/alandra-medical-onestop-shop-for-medical-device-design-development-and-clinical-trials-256624.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT ALANDRA Medical supports healthcare development through medical device innovation and capital efficiency. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_vision-eye_care_articles/2012/01/doctor-amp-associates-highlights-connecticut-glaucoma-awareness-255773.htm Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT andquot;As we begin 2012, we are making raising awareness about glaucoma a priority,andquot; stated Connecticut Ophthalmologist Leslie Doctor, M.D. of Doctor andamp; Associates with offices located in Westport, Norwalk and Wilton.