A recent study published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery found that Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (YAG) laser ...

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the U.S. In 2020, nearly 200,000 people had breast implant surgery. But getting breast implants isn’t always a simple process. Many ...

GENEVA, Switzerland & ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and LENSAR, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNSR), a global ...

A bill in the West Virginia Legislature would enable optometrists to perform eye surgeries, according to a March 17 report from WTAP. Under Senate Bill 565 and House Bill 2975, optometrists would be ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Age appears to be the only risk factor that significantly influences the rate of posterior capsule ...

What Is a Posterior Capsulotomy? A YAG laser posterior capsulotomy is a procedure done to help remove scar tissue after you’ve had a lens replacement. Inside your eye, behind the iris and pupil, is a ...

Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) capsulotomy provides lasting relief to patients with refractory OCD, according to the results from a clinical trial with a long-term follow-up of ...

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Benita Albert brings us part two of the story of another Oak Ridge Schools alumni. She tells of Chris Keller's many interests, inventions, and discoveries. An amazing read! Enjoy… “Cataracts are the ...

Philadelphia, September 12, 2023 – Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a neurological disorder characterized by repeated behaviors such as cleaning and checking despite clear objective evidence of ...

In the U.S., lobotomies are no longer used as surgery to treat psychiatric problems. Some other types of psychosurgery are still performed when other treatments have failed. Few medical procedures in ...