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1. The truth about LASIK.

Author

Phillis, Christina

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *OPHTHALMOLOGY conventions, *LASIK, *EYE care
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at the Ophthalmic Devices Panel Meeting held at Gaitherburg, Maryland on April 25, 2008. During the event, participants discussed the post-market experience of patients of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). They evaluate the stories of angry patients who experienced discomfort to unfulfilled expectations from LASIK.

Published
2008

2. Periorbital infections secondary to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Author

Groves, Nancy and Levinson, Brett A.

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *OPHTHALMOLOGY conventions
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Maryland. The event presented findings from a small restrospective study of the prevalence of periorbital soft-tissue infections in non-hospitalized patients. The meeting featured several speakers including Dr. Brett A. Levinson of Wills Eye at Jefferson, Philadelphia.

Published
2007

3. Intracameral antibiotic prophylaxis remains controversial.

Author

Guttman, Cheryl, Kornmehl, Ernest W., and Mah, Francis S.

Subjects
*CONFERENCES & conventions, *CATARACT surgery complications, *OPHTHALMOLOGISTS
Abstract

Information about several papers discussed at the Current Concepts in Ophthalmology meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. The event focuses on the finding of a study that investigates the occurrence of intracameral antibiotic prophylaxis in post-cataract surgery patients. The meeting featured several speakers including Francis S. Mah.

Published
2007