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Friday, December 25th, 2009

Lens Implant May Help Nearsightedness

Lens Implant May Help Nearsightedness

Nearsightedness or myopia ranges from being annoying to downright frustrating for people who are severely myopic. Laser surgery has become a very popular option for many people who are nearsighted, but the surgery isn’t for everyone.
Some people decide against Lasik surgery because of fear and because the surgery isn’t reversible. Other people aren’t candidates for Lasik surgery. For example, people with diabetes, certain types of infections in the eye or who have cataracts are usually not able to undergo Lasik surgery. This type of vision correction also isn’t recommended for people with thin corneas or severe myopia.
To address this problem, …read more

Pink Ribbon Readers Support Breast Cancer Initiatives

May 5, 2008 by Karen Lynch  
Filed under Women's Health

Pink Ribbon Readers Support Breast Cancer Initiatives

Hey, all you Pink Ribbon Readers: Have I got a pair of glasses for you! Seriously, I do. These are called Pink Ribbon Readers. Claudia Alan Eyewear & Accessories in North Vancouver BC, Canada contributes $2 from the sale of every pair of these $35 reading glasses to the cause.
So here’s the backstory: I was thinking I didn’t really need reading glasses, I’m barely 40 years old. I’ve had 20/20 vision ever since I had lasik surgery back in … back when … geesh, ten years ago. I’d been near-sighted all my life so when Lasik surgery hit the scene …read more


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