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Lasik Helps U.S. Retain Pilots, Astronauts Stories

Lasik Helps U.S. Retain Pilots, Astronauts

The natural human aging process is in a constant war with the U.S. military and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Aging has always degraded the vision of Air Force pilots, Navy divers and NASA astronauts - and this has made it difficult for the respective services to retain them.

The government has always feared that eyeglasses and contact lenses could be broken or dislodged in the course of the service members' often grueling work, threatening life, limb and government property in the process. Even with the advent of Lasik surgery, the fear didn't subside. (Read more about Lasik Helps U.S. Retain Pilots, Astronauts)

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Choosing Between Traditional and Custom Lasik Stories

Choosing Between Traditional and Custom Lasik

Lasik eyesight-correction surgery, a phenomenal breakthrough when it was first approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in 1995, has recently been trumped big-time by the innovation known as wavefront Lasik technology, which is some 25 times more precise than its older cousin.

The consumer still has both choices available today - the traditional versus the new custom technique - but there is an enormous difference in technology. (Read more about Choosing Between Traditional and Custom Lasik)

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New Excimer Laser Stories

New Excimer Laser

New Excimer Laser
Breakthrough Excimer Laser technology is leading to unprecedented results in the field of eye correction. (Read more about New Excimer Laser)

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Vision Impairment Study Stories

Vision Impairment Study

If you think you might need glasses, but don’t, you’re not alone.

According to new research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, there are millions of Americans with vision impairment.

The most common reasons for vision impairment, fortunately, are refractive errors--when the lense of the eye doesn’t focus the image sharply on the retina, the seeing part of the eye. That’s where glasses and contact lenses come in. But you have to wear them to correct your vision.

“I wear glasses but only when I am in class to see the board.” Natalie admits what happens when she doesn’t wear her glasses: “It is all blurry.”

Hopefully all Natalie is nearsighted--meaning, she can’t see far away. (Read more about Vision Impairment Study)

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VISUALLY IMPAIRED FIND MEDICINE LABELS TOO SMALL TO READ Stories

VISUALLY IMPAIRED FIND MEDICINE LABELS TOO SMALL TO READ

74 year old Teresa Olender struggles to keep track of all of her medications.
“One is for the heart, one is for blood pressure, one is a water pill and the other one is for cholesterol,” says Teresa. Teresa’s problem is that she has poor eyesight, making it hard for her to the read the labels on her medicines. (Read more about VISUALLY IMPAIRED FIND MEDICINE LABELS TOO SMALL TO READ)

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Visual Process Stories

Visual Process

The visual process is the means by which the eye perceives light and movement and translates these into nerve impulses. (Read more about Visual Process)

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Vision 20/20 Stories

Vision 20/20

An eye exam will show any abnormal arterial growth that will threaten one's eyesight. Lenses are used to re-focus light to land where it is supposed, correcting this error of refraction. (Read more about Vision 20/20)

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New Lasic Stories

New Lasic

Lasik is a new procedure that borrows technology from laser keratotomy and radial keratotomy to correct near sightedness and astigmatism. To correct near sightedness, doctors try to change the way light is refracted through the eye. (Read more about New Lasic)

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Color Blindness Stories

Color Blindness

The first report on color blindness was written by the British chemist John Dalton who was himself afflicted with it. (Read more about Color Blindness)

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Blindness Stories

Blindness

The group of conditions known as retinitis pigmentosa or RP is the most common cause of inherited blindness. Initially the rods in the retina begin to die and the cones at the center of the retina, known as the macula, will also be lost. (Read more about Blindness)

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Affordable LASEK NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction
16 East 60th Street
New York City, NY 10022
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Can you imagine a life where you never have to look for your glasses again? How wonderful would it be not to have to put in those contact lenses? This dream can be a reality; Columbia Laser Vision Correction in NYC can answer your prayers by providing you with affordable LASEK surgery.

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Laser Eye Surgery New York City, NY

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction
16 East 60th Street
New York City, NY 10022
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Want a successful laser eye surgery procedure? Then look for someone with expert training, a great track record and knowledge of the latest technologies. Someone highly worth considering is Columbia Laser Vision Correction out of New York City NY. The doctors and staff are ready to find the best way to help with your vision condition.

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LASIK Eye Surgery Manhattan

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Have you contemplated LASIK Eye Surgery but don't know of a surgeon to turn to? Dr. Mark Hornfeld of Vista Laser Vision in Manhattan has the equipment and knowledge to improve your vision and minimize your reliance on glasses or contact lenses. If you're a candidate for LASIK, Dr. Hornfeld will provide you with a thorough eye exam and then take the necessary steps.

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Eye Surgeon New York City, NY

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Do you want the type of vision that you've always dreamed of? Well then Dr. Brian Bonanni is the person to go to for the right procedure. In New York City NY, he offers LASIK/LASEK surgeries and refractive surgery. He is the one eye surgeon out of the few in the world that are trained in every type of laser system. Dr. Bonanni provides LASIK, PRK and LASEK surgeries for laser vision correction.

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LASEK Surgery NYC, New York

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction
16 East 60th Street
Manhattan, NY 10022
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If you are thinking about undergoing vision correction and don't want blades touching your eyes, then you should consider LASEK Surgery. There is technology that allows surgeons to repair your vision without ever using a single blade. Bladeless vision surgery techniques, including IntraLase, LASEK or LASIK give definitive results without blade-related problems. Columbia Laser Vision Correction is the place to go in NYC New York if you want someone with expertise in the field and with twenty years of experience.

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Ophthalmology NYC, NY

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Are you thinking about going for a custom LASIK with a custom ablation? Then think about seeing the ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Bonanni of NYC NY. Unlike many eye surgeons, Dr. Bonanni has been trained to use all types of laser systems used in the United States, including LASIK, PRK and LASEK. In the past, Dr. Bonanni has also been the head of four important refractive centers in the country and has devoted himself to the vision correction industry for over ten years.

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Cornea Refractive Surgery Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction
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Manhattan, NY 10022
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Have you or a loved one struggled because of poor eyesight? Looking into cornea refractive surgery to improve your quality of life? If you're in Manhattan, NYC, Columbia Laser Vision can help. Dr. Richard Braunstein, MD always strives to exceed expectations as a physician and surgeon. He performs a thorough evaluation and diagnosis for every patient, explaining the risks and benefits of proposed treatment options, and personally providing proper follow-up.

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LASEK NYC, New York

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction
16 East 60th Street
NYC, NY 10022
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Want the best of the best in laser eye surgery in New York City? Dr. Richard E. Braunstein, MD of Columbia Laser Vision Correction in NYC, NY offers the most recent in Lasek technology. Dr. Braunstein has over 15 years experience of successful laser refractive procedures in his career. He is accomplished enough to operate, research and utilize the ever-developing new laser technology for vision surgery. Dr. Braunstein is one of the few in a group of doctors who is trained in all the fields of Laser Vision Correction.

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LASIK Doctor Manhattan

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction
16 East 60th Street
New York City, NY 10022
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Are you interested in improving your vision through LASIK surgery, but don't know where to find a LASIK doctor whom you can trust to give you quality results? The right candidate for the job is Columbia Laser Vision Correction in Manhattan, New York. They bring quality care to every patient and understand that each person has individual needs.

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LASEK Surgeon New York City, NY

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Going through LASEK surgery can help your vision but only with the best in laser eye surgery. With Dr. Brian Bonanni's abilities and history comes a LASEK surgeon in New York City, NY that you can trust. Performing surgery using LASEK comes easy to the professional who has over 25,000 triumphant surgeries to his credit. His past experience combined with a heavy load of training gives Dr. Bonanni the advantage over his contemporaries. He supplies the latest equipment for vision correction surgeries including the Wavelight Allegretto Excimer Laser and the IntraLase Method that involves bladeless surgery.

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LASEK Surgeon Manhattan, NYC

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Looking for a LASEK surgeon in Manhattan, New York City who can deliver cutting edge laser vision correction? Dr. Brian Bonanni in Manhattan, NYC is a fellowship-trained corneal-refractive surgeon who has performed over 25,000 successful laser refractive procedures. He offers advanced corneal surgery, LASIK/ LASEK, laser vision correction and refractive surgery. His skill and experience allow him to employ the latest technology including the Wavelight Allegretto excimer laser and the IntraLase® Method.

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Affordable LASEK New York City, NY

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction
16 East 60th Street
Manhattan, New York 10022
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Have you or a loved one thought about LASEK surgery? Has the cost put you off to the idea? At the world renowned Columbia Laser Vision Center, they offer affordable LASEK procedures to the families of New York City NY. Dr. Richard Braunstien, MD leads a team of experienced and dedicated doctors that are ready to restore the clarity and sharpness back to your vision.

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Laser Eye Surgeon New York City

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Laser eye surgery can be one of the most important events in a person%u2019s life. It can correct serious vision problems and allow people to live happier and easier lives. If you are interested in speaking with a great Laser Eye Surgeon in New York City, you should call Dr. Mark Hornfeld at Vista Laser Vision.

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Cornea Surgery Manhattan, NYC

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Need to undergo cornea surgery? Do it with an experienced and skilled eye surgeon like Dr. Mark Hornfeld in Manhattan, NYC. What sets his practice at Vista Laser Vision apart is attention to detail, individualized care and state-of-the-art equipment.

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LASIK New York City, NY

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Who can you trust to perform your LASIK surgery? Dr. Brian Bonanni is a talented LASIK surgeon at Gotham Lasik, New York City, NY with a long professional background in LASIK surgery. Through his work as a fellowship-trained corneal-refractive surgeon, Dr. Bonanni has done over 25,000 laser refractive procedures. He displays his hard work with the utmost professionalism will attending to the independent needs of each of his patients. He prides himself on his success rate and over the past 10 years, has been raising the bar for LASIK surgery with his knowledge of the industry.

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LASIK Manhattan, New York City

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction
16 East 60th Street
New York City, NY 10022
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Tired of glasses and the hassle of contacts? With LASIK surgery, you can see the world clearly and without correction. At the Columbia Laser Vision Correction, their ophthalmologists offer cutting edge LASIK laser vision correction procedures for Manhattan, New York City residents.

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Custom Ablation Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction
16 East 60th Street
NYC, NY 10022
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If you have decided it is time to go in for custom Lasik with custom ablation, consider Columbia Laser Vision Correction in Manhattan, NYC. Their practice is one of the few places in the world that offers all types of laser vision correction, including Lasik, PRK, and Lasek. As a world renowned medical center, Columbia Laser Vision Correction has dedicated their existence to providing the best vision correction services.

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Lazer Correction NYC, New York

 Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

Columbia Laser Vision Correction
16 East 60th Street
NYC, NY 10022
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Are you thinking about having a laser vision correction procedure? Looking for a surgeon in New York City? At Columbia Laser Vision Correction in Manhattan, NYC they can give you the eye treatment you need. They also offer Lasik/Lasek procedures and refractive surgery. They are one of the few centers in the world who is trained in all types of laser vision correction, including Lasik, PRK, and Lasek.

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LASIK Manhattan, New York City

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Dr. Bonanni of Gotham Lasik in Manhattan, New York City offers the latest in Lasik surgery. This fellowship-trained corneal-refractive surgeon has performed over 25,000 successful laser refractive procedures and is uniquely qualified to understand, evaluate and employ the constantly emerging new laser technologies for vision correction. Dr. Bonanni is head of Gotham Lasik in NYC.

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LASIK Surgery NYC, New York

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Want the opinion of a superb eye surgeon in NYC, NY? No matter what eye problem you have, Dr. Brian Bonanni has the credentials you need to feel confident about getting vision repair. He has the latest in LASIK surgery and has worked on over 25,000 laser eye surgeries that have succeeded. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology in New York has recommended Dr. Bonanni only, for his talents as a laser eye surgeon to their students, faculty and alumni.

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