Month: October 2017

Eye Care and Safety for Halloween

Eye Care

Taking Care of Your Eyes This Halloween Halloween is coming, and for many, the spooky holiday means opportunities to dress up in costumes and pretend to be whatever one can imagine, from scary witches to astronauts, kitty cats to celebrities. It’s always exciting and fun to pretend to be someone else for a while and […]

American Refractive Surgery Council

LASIK, Refrative

Posted October 23, 2017 LASIK The LASIK success rate – or LASIK outcomes – is well understood with literally thousands of clinical studies looking at visual acuity and patient satisfaction. The latest research reports 99 percent of patients achieve better than 20/40 vision and more than 90 percent achieve 20/20 or better. In addition, LASIK […]

Thinking About Vision Safety Before, During and After a Natural Disaster

Allergies, Eye Care, Eyes, LASIK

The impact and aftermath of this year’s hurricanes, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters serve as an important reminder to all about the importance of preparing for these events. Earthquakes, storms and fires can take us by surprise, leaving little time to respond safely and effectively. Planning and preparation is essential and this year’s disasters […]

A message for Dr Linn from Jim Maxwell

Eye Care, Eyes, Surgeon

Shree Kurup, M.D., to Receive ABO Quality Improvement Award

Surgeon

October 6, 2017 The American Board of Ophthalmology will award its first-ever John G. Clarkson, M.D. Quality Improvement Award to diplomate Shree Kurup, M.D., this fall for his efforts in creating a project to improve patient compliance with follow-up dosages of immunosuppression medications. The Clarkson Quality Improvement Award celebrates the passion, pride, and professionalism exemplified by American Board […]