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Understanding unhappiness post-LASIK provides basis for optimizing care
Results of a review of patients dissatisfied with LASIK who presented for consultation to a tertiary care center suggest that ophthalmologists should obtain a thorough medical history before surgery, particularly in regard to dry eye.

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Clinical News
ESCRS: Femtosecond gets thumbs up from Pallikaris
September 16, 2008
Femtosecond lasers provide a safe and effective way to create corneal flaps and tunnels, explained Professor Ionannis Pallikaris.
Eye trauma centers improve outcomes for some injuries
September 16, 2008
An ocular trauma center is likely to have better patient outcomes than a facility providing a lower level of care.
ESCRS: Femtosecond to fully replace microkeratome
September 16, 2008
The age of microkeratomes is coming to an end as femtosecond lasers come of age. That's the chief conclusion drawn by Dr Gunther Grabner, professor of ophthalmology at the Paracelsus University of Salzburg, in a survey on the advantages and limitations of femtosecond lasers.
ESCRS: Femtosecond benefits in corneal procedures
September 16, 2008
Dr Rudi Nujits, presented new research on femtosecond laser assisted Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (FS-DSEK) at a session on the femtosecond laser and therapeutic corneal surgery.
ESCRS: Seiler vs Holladay: the presbyopia debate
September 16, 2008
The search for a presbyopic treatment that is universally effective and universally applicable is viewed in the industry and the profession as the holy grail because of the number of people in the presbyopic age group today.
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Industry News
B&L to join with German-based refractive surgery business
October 3, 2008
B&L to join with German-based refractive surgery business
Alcon repurchases one million shares
October 3, 2008
Alcon repurchases one million shares
Gazing at targets while driving improves stability, study finds
October 3, 2008
Gazing at targets while driving improves stability, study finds
Acucela, Otsuka enter into agreements for AMD, dry eye treatments
October 1, 2008
Acucela Inc. and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. have entered into agreements to co-develop Otsuka?s proprietary compound for the treatment of dry eye.
Allergan, Red Hot Mamas launch dry eye campaign
October 1, 2008
Allergan Inc. has launched a new national dry eye campaign with the Red Hot Mamas, a menopause education provider.
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Practice Management
How to hire top talent
The leaders of two professional ophthalmology organizations discuss ways to hire top talent and retain them. Included in their tips are over-looked sources for potential employees such as national chains, the importance of job descriptions and what to include in them, and training.

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