Lasik Surgery News
- Medicare aims to resolve late payment problems by Dec. 31 Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 8:55AMMedicare officials are stepping up efforts to resolve tardy reimbursements for doctors and other health-care providers in California, Nevada and Hawaii in the wake of complaints that millions of dollars for treating patients are on hold.
- Streets of Speed - 12/02/08 Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 9:48PMNorth Bridge Elementary School
- Edcouch-Elsa School District Will Cut Staff Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 9:48PMA one-on-one interview with TEA Conservator Fred Liner.
- Families Lose Everything In Mobile Home Fire Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:33PMThree families remain homeless after a fire burns down their mobile home.
- Are Layoffs Imminent For Edouch-Elsa School District? Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:33PMEdcouch-Elsa School District Employees are concerned about losing their jobs.
- Police Investigate Shooting of Raymondville Farmer Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 7:18PMPolice conduct an investigation into why a Raymondville farmer was gunned down in Mexico.
- The Question — Takebacks on AI Deal? Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 8:39PMIf hindsight is 20-20 in the real world, then it’s got to be somewhere around 20-5 in the sports world. I point this out because I’ve been tinkering with a question about my beloved Detroit Pistons (who are becoming a little less loved every game right now).
- Bonnie Tyler: How I was saved from a total eclipse of my sight Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 6:09PM The singer tells how laser eye surgery brought everything into focus again.
- Family survives Thanksgiving blaze Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 2:26PMOn a day when Pasadenans were giving thanks for their blessings, another family was thankful they still had their lives after a raging fire destroyed their home.
- Zac Brown Eyes New Success Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 10:41AMNov. 26, 2008 — Zac Brown took a big step to improve his eyesight Tuesday when he had Lasik eye surgery scheduled. And he’s certainly got a nice little accomplishment to look at. The Zac Brown Band hit No. 1 on the country singles chart this week with "Country Fried" after a long, slow climb that picked up steam after it reached the Top 20.
- Streets of Speed - 11/25/08 Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 10:03PMA number of Rio Grande Valley organizations are getting ready for Turkey Day by preparing free Thanksgiving meals. Dr. Carlos Manrique with the Custom Vision Center in Edinburg explained who is a good candidate for Lasik surgery.
- Ask An Expert (11/25): Lasik Surgery Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 2:03PMDr. Carlos Manrique with the Custom Vision Center in Edinburg explained who is a good candidate for Lasik surgery.
- Winter Texan Report - Tuesday, Nov. 25 Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 2:03PMAction 4 News has posted an online video for the Winter Texan Report for Tuesday, November 25.
- Two local insurers pitching ‘medical tourism’ Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 12:17PMMedical tourism is getting the attention of two Indianapolis-area insurance companies. Carmel-based Seven Corners announced yesterday that it will offer coverage for medical complications if they arise during or after a trip overseas to receive surgery.
- Blood donation could mean free Lasik surgery Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 10:26PMTriad Eye Laser Center and Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) are partnering this holiday season in a blood drive. Muskogee area residents 17 and older are encouraged to donate blood 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 or Dec. 17 at the bloodmobile outside Triad Eye Laser Center, U.S. 69 and Military Boulevard.
- York woman contest finalist Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 6:12PM She was a last-minute entry, but Jen Hoebelheinrich, of York, is a finalist in the Sutton Linder & Sutton “Gift of Sight” contest. The medical group in Lincoln sponsors an annual giveaway of free LASIK surgery to three lucky winners. With this fast outpatient surgery, Hoebelheinrich would be able to put her eyeglasses away forever.
- Westmoreland man wins in eye surgery lawsuit Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 10:28PMA North Huntingdon man won more than $1 million in a malpractice lawsuit in which he contended his laser eye surgery was botched.
- North Huntingdon man awarded $875K in eye surgery suit Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 10:24PMd Cantalupo, 35, won the case Wednesday against Dr. M.E. Whitten of Rockville, Md., after claiming 2001 surgery performed at The Laser Center in Franklin Park distorted and permanently damaged his eye.
- Attorney Files Motion To Withdraw As Counsel In Valley Eye Case Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 10:07PMThree weeks ago, Contact 13 first brought you the stories of patient after patient who claim they literally lost most of their sight after Lasik surgery at Valley Eye. Shortly after the story, a judge granted a temporary restraining order to close the Lasik center and prevent its doctors from practicing. The judge ruled that leaving Valley Eye open while the state continues to investigate ...
- STAAR Surgical Forms Team of Leading Ophthalmic Surgeons to Study the Use of Collamer(R) Material for Accommodating ... Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:00AM STAAR Surgical Company today announced the creation of a team of leading ophthalmic surgeons, CAST , to work with the Company in a collaborative effort in evaluating the accommodative properties of its Collamer lens technology.
- New Drug Card Program Can Save You Money Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 4:48PMIf you need some extra help paying for your medications, there's a new option out there. A new drug card is now available to all Nevadans, free of charge online at www.nevadadrugcard.com . Enter your name and print out a card that is pre-activated and ready to use.
- More Economy Pages Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:56AMWithout government intervention, one or more of the Big Three automobile manufacturers--General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler--faces restructuring in bankruptcy. Bankruptcy would not be the end of the Big Three but a new beginning.
- Trusted LASIK Surgeons Welcomes LASIK Expert Michael Raizman of Boston to its Unique LASIK Directory Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:38AM Trusted LASIK Surgeons launched its revolutionary Trusted LASIK S'urgeons directory service and website at www.TrustedLASIKSurgeons.com in order to provide a resource for consumers seeking to improve their vision.
- Talk on ‘Avoidable Blindness’ Nov 22 Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 9:02PMKOTA KINABALU : The Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu is organizing a conference on ‘Avoidable Blindness’ at the Mini Theatre of Sabah Trade Centre, Likas this Saturday, November 22.
- Hollis gets probation in federal court case Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:11PMDr. Stephen Hollis, former Columbus ophthalmologist and owner of the Hollis Lasik Center in Auburn, Ala., was sentenced Friday in federal court to probation.
- Hollis sentenced in case Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:11PMDr. Stephen Hollis, former Columbus ophthalmologist and owner of the Hollis Lasik Center in Auburn, Ala., was sentenced Friday in federal court to probation.
- Merry Marketbasket Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:58PMGet ready, get set, get shopping at Junior League of Pensacola's annual Marketbasket.
- Optics exhibit on display at RMSC Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:07AMA highly effective optics exhibit kicks off Rochester Museum & Science Center's tribute to Rochester inventors, Innovation Place.
- Contact 13 Investigation: Valley Eye Center Shut Down Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:37PMContact 13 first exposed allegations against the discount Lasik surgery center two weeks ago. The State Board of Medical Examiners is so concerned about patient safety, they got a restraining order to shut Valley Eye down even though their investigation is not yet complete.
- AG seeks restraining order against eye clinic Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 4:37PMNevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, on behalf of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners, filed today for restraining orders and injunctions against physicians associated with Valley Eye Center in Las Vegas.
- Firm offering American Heart Association certifications Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 6:07AMJackson now has one-stop shopping for American Heart Association certifications. Simply Certified offers cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) and first aid certifications for businesses, schools, churches and organizations.
- And the Winner is… LASIK Washington DC Surgeons Announce Winner of Destroy Your Glasses Online Video Contest Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 1:14AM A young woman from Baltimore submitted the winning video in a contest sponsored by a Washington DC and Maryland-area laser vision correction center. Jennifer Boozel will be awarded free LASIK surgery by some of the most respected LASIK surgeons in the nation. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1609984.htm
- Briefs 11/13 Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:15AMThe head of Cal State San Bernardino's Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling has been named co-chair of California's Commission on Teacher Credentialing Committee on Accreditation.
- Eyeglass Dispensary and Contact Lens Now Available at Global Laser Vision Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:00AM Adding to their repertoire of full-service ophthalmological care, Global Laser Vision now offers an eyeglass dispensary and contact lens for its clients in addition to Lasik surgery.
- And the Winner is… LASIK Washington DC Surgeons Announce Winner of Destroy Your Glasses Online Video Contest Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:00AM A young woman from Baltimore submitted the winning video in a contest sponsored by a Washington DC and Maryland-area laser vision correction center. Jennifer Boozel will be awarded free LASIK surgery by some of the most respected LASIK surgeons in the nation.
- I-Team: An Eye for an Eye Part 2 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 6:21PMSome southern Nevadans learned first hand from the hepatitis crisis that regular oversight of medical facilities is vital to protect public health. During its investigation of a local Lasik clinic, the I-Team uncovered another type of medical facility that remains largely unregulated. The I-Team's Colleen McCarty has the latest.
- The iLASIK(TM) Procedure Debuts With Leading Technologies Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 11:15AM Considering eye surgery can be a nerve-wracking experience. LASIK is the #1 elective procedure in the world, yet you still probably find yourself wanting to know as much as possible before you make that final decision.
- I-Team: An Eye for an Eye Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 9:51PMWhen the I-Team first exposed the allegations of medical malpractice at the Valley Eye Center, the phone didn't stop ringing. According to two local attorneys, the number of alleged victims has skyrocketed. The I-Team's Colleen McCarty takes a look.
- Medicare Advantage Expands PPO Network In Tennessee Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 6:06PMWith the addition of 17 counties, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has expanded its Medicare Advantage Preferred Provider Organization network from four to 22 counties across the state.
- Marines return to Alameda safe, sound, welcomed Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 8:49AMMore than 100 U.S. Marines returned home Sunday after a seven-month tour in Iraq to an Alameda barbecue and a huge entourage of motorcycles.
- Refractive Surgical Practices In Persons With Human ImmunodeficiencyVirus (HIV) Positivity Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 8:18AMPeople who are HIV-positive are now living longer, healthier lives, thanks to antiretroviral therapy and other treatment advances, and the number of HIV-positive people seeking LASIK, intraocular lenses following cataract removal, and similar procedures is likely to grow in coming years. Ahmad A. Aref, M.D.
- Marines return to Alameda safe, sound, welcomed Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 7:11AMMore than 100 U.S. Marines returned home after a seven-month tour in Iraq.
- Refractive Surgical Practices in Persons with Human ImmunodeficiencyVirus (HIV) Positivity Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 6:22AMPeople who are HIV-positive are now living longer, healthier lives, thanks to antiretroviral therapy and other treatment advances, and the number of HIV-positive people seeking LASIK, intraocular lenses following cataract removal, and similar procedures is likely to grow in coming years.
- Hempfield medical offices finally becoming a reality Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 5:11AMMore than three years ago, a prominent physician broke ground on a state-of-the-art medical complex in East Hempfield Township.Dr. Mark H. Hassel foresaw two buildings on Noll Drive, between Good Drive and Rohrerstown Road.In April 2005, the dermatologic surgeon started constructing the first, a 12,...
- Historic LASIK Surgery Performed on Quadriplegic Patient to Preserve his Communication Abilities Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 11:11AM Eric Abrue , a quadriplegic patient who is dependent on a respirator since he was eight years old, had a historic and highly successful LASIK procedure performed by Drs. Jeffrey and Joseph Dello Russo.
- Oh, I can see clearly now my glasses are gone Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 8:15AMStephanie Martin-Smith Soul Purpose Wow , life looks so much different now after Lasik eye surgery!
- TLCVision Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 2:00PM TLC Vision Corporation (TSX: TLC), North America's premier eye care services company, today reported operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008.
- Karl A. Holzinger, M.D., joins the Eye Associates staff Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 11:35AMSydney L. Tyson, MD, MPH welcomes Karl A. Holzinger, MD, to the Eye Associates family! Originally from Westmont, NJ, he was a graduate of Rutgers University. Dr. Holzinger went on to graduate from New York University Medical School.
- Vision Correction Procedure Hits a Milestone Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 4:30AM(ARA) - More than 150 million Americans, or approximately 50 percent of the U.S. population, require eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct common vision problems. For these people, waking up in bed and reaching over to the nightstand for eye glasses is a normal ritual.
- Hall-of-Fame Quarterback, John Elway, Chooses Denver's Own Icon LASIK for Laser Vision Correction Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 1:05PM Denver, Colorado's own Icon John Elway, selected Icon LASIK for his laser vision correction. Icon LASIK has locations in Denver and Loveland, Colorado (serving Ft. Collins, Greeley, Cheyenne)
