Archives for: April 24th, 2009
Preexisting Psychiatric and Personality Disorders Can be a Major Source of Dissatisfaction After LASIK
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Fri 04/24/2009
A recent study done at the US Navy Refractive Center in San Diego was performed to determine the source of patient dissatisfaction after LASIK. The study confirmed that the overwhelming majority of patients were satisfied with the results of their LASIK surgery. An important predictor of dissatisfaction was the preexistence of psychiatric and personality disorders…. Read More »
Measurement of Depth of Intacs
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Mon 04/20/2009
A recent article explores the use of Intacs in keratoconus: Measurement of Depth of Intacs Implanted Via Femtosecond Laser Using Pentacam Journal of Refractive Surgery Vol. 25 No. 4 April 2009 Günhal Kamburoglu, MD; Aylin Ertan, MD and Osman Saraçbasi, PhD Thirty-two eyes of 23 keratoconic patients receiving Intacs intrastromal corneal ring segments implanted by… Read More »
Ride for the Cure Today
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Sat 04/18/2009
Today (Sunday) we are helping sponsor Ride for the Cure. The motorcycle ride begins at C and C Cycles and ends at Scooters Bar and Grill. http://rideforthecure.us for more info. Hope you can join us in helping find a cure for breast cancer. Next week we will be involved in the Fallen Heroes Run. More… Read More »
Treating Epithelial Ingrowth with the YAG Laser
Written by Dr. Dean Dornic on Wed 04/01/2009
Jorge L. Alió, MD described the use of the YAG laser to treat epithelial ingrowth after LASIK as an alternative to flap lifts in a recent issue of Refractive Eyecare. Early treatment of mild-to-moderate epithelial ingrowth with the Nd:YAG laser promises a simple way to eliminate a vexing problem and, possibly, prevent the development of… Read More »
