Does Insurance Cover Lasik?

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LASIK is considered a cosmetic surgery, and any insurance coverage would vary depending on whether or not a monthly premium is earmarked for coverage of the procedure. Because LASIK is an elective procedure rather than an essential one, it is highly unlikely that insurers will cover its entire cost; however, there are financing options available…

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Putting the eye to the grindstone

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[ad_1] Reviewed by Andreas F. Borkenstein, MD Refinement of a procedure to remove residual cortical material adjacent to the posterior lens capsule during cataract surgery without need for additional instrumentation seems safe and highly effective in the first cases in which it was performed, according to Andreas F. Borkenstein, MD, who is in private practice…

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July is Dry Eye Awareness Month

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[ad_1] Dry eye disease (DED) continues to be a difficult problem for patients whose eyes do not provide adequate lubrication. The discomfort that results from dry eyes may affect vision, and if left untreated, the National Eye Institute (NEI), noted that it can damage the cornea. Prevent Blindness has declared July as “Dry Eye Awareness…

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When it comes to ADHD and ASD, the eyes could reveal all

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[ad_1] It is frequently said that ‘the eyes tell it all’, but regardless of what their outward expression may be, the eyes also could signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD according to research from Flinders University and the University of South Australia. In what is considered by the University of South Australia as the first study of…

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Children with vision impairment more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety

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[ad_1] A study by Orbis International found that children with myopia experienced significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety than their peers without vision impairment. In addition, findings indicated that surgery to correct strabismus significantly improved symptoms of depression and anxiety in children. The study, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Ophthalmology, builds our understanding…

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