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Latest blog posts from Dr. Joseph Dello Russo

THE EXCIMER LASER EVOLUTION
Pioneers of the Excimer laser for Refractive Surgery took attendees on a journey through the quarter-century following the first clinical application of the Excimer laser to correct astigmatism on the 25th Anniversary of the Excimer laser. In a combined meeting with the International Society of...
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Published 2 weeks ago

GOOGLE INTRODUCES NEW HEALTH WEB SITE
According to an article from the July 2008 issue of Ophthalmology Times, Google has launched a new health site www.google.com/health designed to allow for patients to create pesonal online profiles, import medical records, learn more about health issues, search for doctors and hospitals. The...
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Published 3 months ago

TIMOLOL EYE DROPS
After a health risk warning from Canadian authorities, Sandoz Canada (Quebec) has recalled its prescription timolol eye drop, regulatory agency Health Canada said on its Web site. The agency has warned consumers not to use Sandoz timolol ophthalmic solution in 0.25% and 0.5% strengths, noting...
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Published 4 months ago

MOST AMERICANS UNAWARE OF UV IMPACT
A new survey conducted by the New England Eye Institute (Boston) and Transitions Optical (Pinellas Park, Fla.) has found that only 5% of consumers are aware that ultraviolet (UV) exposure can cause damage to their eyes, the two organizations reported jointly in a press release. The study also...
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Published 4 months ago

PRESIDENT BUSH’S VETO OF THE MEDICARE BILL
President Bush vetoed H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, last week. The House and Senate immediately voted to override the veto. The legislation provides for an 18 month “fix” by stopping the 10.6% reduction that was effective on July 1, 2008 and the...
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Published 4 months ago

PATIENT SELECTION KEY TO SUCCESS OF LASIK MONOVISION TO CORRECT PRESBYOPIA, STUDY SAYS
LASIK monovision is a viable and increasingly accepted method for correcting presbyopic and pre-presbyopic refractive surgery candidates, according to results from a recent study. In addition, crossed monovision, in which the dominant eye is corrected for near vision, may be applied successfully...
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Published 4 months ago

EYELASH LENGTHENER
Allergan will seek approval from the FDA to market an ointment that claims will lengthen eyelashes. Allergan announced on ASCRS Eyeworld’s website on June 16, 2008, that its use produced “significant growth” in recent trials.   Editor’s note: the first hurdle will be to prove to the FDA...
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Published 5 months ago

SEATBELTS, AIRBAGS AND EYE INJURIES
As reported in EYENET journal of the AAO, March 2008, the wearing of seatbelts dramatically lowers the risk of injuries in a car accident. Conversely airbags reduce total body injuries but a higher frequency of eye injuries with the impact of the airbag to the facial region.
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Published 5 months ago

DO GLASSES MAKE OUR EYES WEAKER?
“EVER SINCE I STARTED TO WEAR GLASSES MY EYES GOT WORSE” - does not it sound familiar?   As Barbara Wright reported in Ophthalmology Times, May 15, 2008, people seem to think that wearing glasses when you are young makes your eyes worse, having to get stronger glasses from then on.   Dr....
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Published 6 months ago

NEW TREATMENT FOR DRY EYES
As reported in Ocular Surgery News, Dr. Rapuano pointed out that a form of anti-microbial known generically as cyclosporine is a weapon in the long-term treatment of dry eyes. The brand name is RESTASIS. It is the only treatment available that actually results in the increase of volume of tears....
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Published 6 months ago