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121. Nothing Wrong with Undergoing Youth Treatment for LASIK in Durham, NC
Young adults who have had vision problems since their adolescent years may have clearer sight through LASIK surgery. In an article for MedScape, writer Nancy Melville reports: “LASIK surgery is safe and somewhat more effective in patients younger than 25 years than in older patients, according to a retrospective analysis of more than 5000 eyes. “Statistically better outcomes in all evaluated metrics were seen for younger, appropriately selected patients,” said investigator...
122. Ophthalmologist, Dr. Steven Shaw
Dr. Steven Shaw. Ophthalmologist - Durham, Chapel HillCornea SpecialistCataract SurgeonLASIKHe's our cornea specialist who treats a variety of eye conditions including dry eye and glaucoma. Dr. Shaw also performs LASIK and cataract surgery with advanced technology lenses. He sees patients in our North Durham, South Durham and Chapel Hill offices. In his free time, he enjoys travel, hiking, soccer, and fishing. He also enjoys playing the violin and has previously...
123. Ophthalmologists: Lasik in Durham NC, all of USA Safe and Effective
Numerous ophthalmologists performing Lasik in Durham, NC and other US cities concur that the procedure is one of the safest and most effective treatments for correcting either nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) or astigmatism (fully-blurred vision). Now one of the more popular treatment procedures for vision concerns, some of LASIK’s basic procedures and main points are enumerated by Dr. Anthony Komaroff, M.D., in an article he wrote as a reply to a reader’s...
124. Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness
The most common type of head and neck cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. Symptoms of head and neck cancer include: a painless mass in the mouth, throat or neck; hoarse voice; difficulty swallowing; painful swallowing; coughing up blood; unintended weight loss; ear pain; ear pressure, hearing loss (due to middle ear fluid); and trouble breathing through the nose. Head and neck cancer is more common among tobacco users, especially those who...
125. Otolaryngology at Lunch and Learn
Dr. Ben Oberman presented an overview of Otolaryngology today as part of our Lunch and Learn series. "Lunch and Learn" is when our doctors present a topic of interest to our non-clinical staff. Dr. Oberman shared the history of otolaryngology, answered questions and provided clear explanations on several ear, nose & throat conditions.