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	<title>LASIK Eye Surgery - Raleigh, Cary, Durham &#187; Uncategorized</title>
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	<description>Laser Eye Center of Carolina provides LASIK and other laser eye surgery procedures for the Raleigh / Durham area.</description>
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		<title>Which is Better, One or Two?</title>
		<link>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2012/01/22/which-is-better-one-or-two/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drdornic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[lasik]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[wavefront-guided LASIK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wavefront-optimized LASIK]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Today we use centuries old technology to determine what eyeglasses to prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses for patients. A series of different powered lenses are held in front of a patient&#8217;s eye and the patient is asked to judge, subjectively, which lens makes their vision clearer. “Which is better, one or two?”. The patient guides [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Would Your Competitors Admit Your Product is Superior?</title>
		<link>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2012/01/08/would-your-competitors-admit-your-product-is-superior/</link>
		<comments>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2012/01/08/would-your-competitors-admit-your-product-is-superior/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drdornic</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Someone has to offer the best product. But everyone has competition. And, no one has a monopoly on products and services. So if there is always a best, how do competitors continue to stay in business? By distracting the consumer by focusing on some other factor other than quality such as price or convenience and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When LASIK is “Iffy”</title>
		<link>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/09/18/when-lasik-is-%e2%80%9ciffy%e2%80%9d/</link>
		<comments>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/09/18/when-lasik-is-%e2%80%9ciffy%e2%80%9d/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drdornic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[lasik]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[complications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Implantable Contact Lenses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OmniLase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PRK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[side-effects]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Some patients are great candidates for LASIK: they have an eyeglass prescription associated with a high success rate, they have no contradictory conditions and they have reasonable expectations. Other patients may not be a candidate for vision correction surgery and another, third group of candidates may be described as “iffy”. We&#8217;ve seen a number of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New iFS Laser Minimizes Dry Eye from LASIK</title>
		<link>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/07/24/new-ifs-laser-minimizes-dry-eye-from-lasik/</link>
		<comments>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/07/24/new-ifs-laser-minimizes-dry-eye-from-lasik/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drdornic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[lasik]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dry eye]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ifs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[intralase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raleigh]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Most patients appreciate the improved safety afforded by the IntraLase laser in creating the flap during the LASIK procedure. An additional benefit of the latest model of IntraLase laser is the reduction in both severity and duration of dry eyes after LASIK. Our last blog post discussed the mechanism of dry eye production from LASIK. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Do Patients Get Dry Eyes After LASIK?</title>
		<link>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/07/14/why-do-patients-get-dry-eyes-after-lasik/</link>
		<comments>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/07/14/why-do-patients-get-dry-eyes-after-lasik/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:26:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drdornic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[lasik]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[dry eyes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[omega 3]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restasis]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The LASIK procedure may cause many patients to experience dry eye symptoms after their surgery. This is especially true if there was tendency toward dry eyes before LASIK. But why do so many patients experience dry eyes after LASIK? The first step of the LASIK procedure is the creation of a corneal flap, a thin [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LASIK Can&#8217;t “Do It All”</title>
		<link>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/07/03/lasik-cant-%e2%80%9cdo-it-all%e2%80%9d/</link>
		<comments>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/07/03/lasik-cant-%e2%80%9cdo-it-all%e2%80%9d/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drdornic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[lasik]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contact lenses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eyeglasses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[independence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laser Eye Center of Carolina]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PRK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[visian]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This Independence Day got me to thinking about patients and their desire to be independent of their eyeglasses. For patients seeking LASIK, often there is a &#8216;tipping point&#8217; such as a contact lens related problem or it&#8217;s time to go in for their exam with the prospect of exam fees, contact lens fitting fees and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Laser!  New Laser!</title>
		<link>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/06/09/new-laser-new-laser/</link>
		<comments>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/06/09/new-laser-new-laser/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drdornic</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Dean Dornic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[femtosecond]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ifs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[intralase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lasik]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raleigh]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/?p=226</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a BIG deal! We&#8217;re proud to announce that we are the proud owners of the first iFS femtosecond laser in North Carolina.  The iFS laser is a fifth generation IntraLase laser.  IntraLase lasers are now commonly used in LASIK eye surgery.  The iFS model of IntraLase laser has some unique capabilities applicable to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cost Effectiveness of LASIK vs Contact Lenses</title>
		<link>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/05/25/cost-effectiveness-of-lasik-vs-contact-lenses/</link>
		<comments>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/05/25/cost-effectiveness-of-lasik-vs-contact-lenses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 02:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drdornic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[lasik]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[contact lenses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cost]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most common barriers to vision correction sited by patients interested in LASIK is cost.  But LASIK eye surgery, compared to contact lens and eyeglass correction of vision is actually a more cost effective option.  Consider the cumulative cost of contact lenses and extra office visits/contact related fitting fees as well as backup [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maximizing Safety in LASIK</title>
		<link>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/05/01/maximizing-safety-in-lasik/</link>
		<comments>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/05/01/maximizing-safety-in-lasik/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2011 14:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drdornic</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[lasik]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Dean Dornic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ilasik]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[intralase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laser Eye Center of Carolina]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LASIK complications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lasik Risks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[raleigh]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ There is no such thing as any medical procedure that is completely risk free. If you are considering vision correction, obviously your number one concern is safety. But how do you make sure you have done everything possible to minimize the risk of LASIK? And why do some patients suffer from complications? The first thing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Meet the Surgeon</title>
		<link>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/04/17/meet-the-surgeon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.visionauthorities.com/blog/2011/04/17/meet-the-surgeon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:57:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drdornic</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[contraindications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fully informed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lasik]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[options]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PRK]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[“When I went for my consultation they told me I might have LASIK or I might have PRK depending on what the surgeon says,” said the exasperated patient sitting in our exam chair. That&#8217;s because when the patient went for their consultation, they didn&#8217;t actually meet with the surgeon: they met with a technician who [...]]]></description>
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