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LASIK Complications

LASIK is a safe and effective treatment for refractive errors, the most common of which include myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

3 May 2010

Wavefront-Guided LASIK

During wavefront-guided LASIK, the laser correction is tailored to the specific pattern of corneal refractive aberration in each patient.

3 May 2010

LASIK Safety

LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) is a surgery that uses a laser to reshape the cornea of the eye.

3 May 2010

Visual Abberations After Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK)

Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), or laser eye surgery, is a surgical technique for correcting refractive errors in vision but can cause visual aberrations.

3 May 2010

Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a popular surgery for refractive vision correction where cornea of the eye is reshaped by a laser. A convergence of numerous brilliant ideas and bioengineering accomplishments gave birth to this method, which undoubtedly represents one of the most efficient procedures in the history of medicine. Therefore LASIK is a common form of corrective surgery today and thousands of patients have benefited from the procedure.

3 May 2010

What is LASIK?

LASIK is a surgical procedure where the cornea of the eye is reshaped in order to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses.

3 May 2010

What is Paranoia?

Having suspicions and worries regarding loved ones is normal to a certain extent. When these fears are exaggerated and not founded on any real basis, however, these notions are termed paranoia.

3 May 2010

Uterine Fibroids Malignancy

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that are not likely to lead to malignant cancer.

3 May 2010

Uterine Fibroids Location

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that present in the uterus of a woman. The variance in size and shape for each woman affected by the condition can be notable. Additionally, the fibroids can form in several different areas of the uterus.

3 May 2010

Uterine Fibroids Treatment

Uterine fibroids are very common and affect 70% of women by the age of 50.

3 May 2010

What are Uterine Fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that may grow in various regions of the uterus.

3 May 2010

Uveitis Treatments

It is important for people with uveitis of the eye to be treated promptly as, without treatment, there can be serious complications.

3 May 2010

Uveitis Related Conditions

Uveitis is a common condition involving inflammation of the uvea in the eye.

3 May 2010

What is Uveitis?

Uveitis refers to inflammation of the uvea, which is the middle layer of the eye comprising the choroid, ciliary body and iris.

3 May 2010

Panic Attacks During Menopause

Women are more commonly affected by panic attacks than men, particularly in women of the age of menopause.

29 Apr 2010

Panic Attack Treatment

There are several treatment methods that may help to manage symptoms of panic attack.

29 Apr 2010

Panic Attacks in Open Spaces (Agoraphobia)

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder involving the fear of not being able to escape a difficult or embarrassing situation.

29 Apr 2010

Panic Attack Symptoms

Panic attacks involve a distinct period of time of intense fear accompanied by a number of physical symptoms. There is usually a particularly sudden onset and the severity of the symptoms typically reaches a peak within approximately 15 minutes.

29 Apr 2010

What is a Panic Attack?

A panic attack is an episode of unreasonable and overwhelming fear which strikes for no particular reason and at no predictable time.

29 Apr 2010

Panic Disorder Treatments

The aim of panic disorder treatment is to reduce the frequency and severity of panic attacks. The two main treatment approaches include medication and psychotherapy and a combination of the two is normally used.

29 Apr 2010