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Nidek Seeks Hyperopia Approval from FDA

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:47:32 -0500

NIDEK Hyperopia Clinical Study Update & Future FDA Studies

-Fremont, CA USA, May 4th, 2004-

NIDEK, Inc. announced today that it has completed and submitted 3-month clinical data for its new hyperopia study to the FDA. This marks an important milestone in the study process, as additional treatment eyes will be initiated in the study protocol effective immediately. NIDEK also received approval from the FDA to expand the clinical study to 300 eyes under the current treatment protocol. The expansion will include 150 eyes each for spherical hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism. NIDEK has worked closely with the FDA on the design, initiation and evaluation of the clinical study.

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New 10-Year Study Says LASIK Surgery Boosts Vision Long Term

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:44:53 -0500

Study Shows Vision Correction From LASIK or PRK Lasts 10 Years After Surgery
By Kathleen Doheny
WebMD Medical News
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/129/117490?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Nov. 13, 2006 -- If you're considering laser surgery to correct your nearsightedness, you can rest assured that the results will last long term.
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Tanning Booths and LASIK

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:22:32 -0400

Tanning beds produce high levels of ultra-violet (UV) light that tan the skin and burn the cornea, the clear covering of the eye. The burn is not felt until 6-12 hours after exposure, so you can suffer a severe burn without realizing it. UV light may also cause cataracts, and be a factor in the development of macular degeneration.

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Monovision, Reading Glasses

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:27:00 -0400

Monovision is one clinical technique used to deal with the correction of presbyopia, the gradual loss of the ability of the eye to change focus for close-up tasks that progresses with age.

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Laser eye surgery

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:17:12 -0400

From: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourHealth/InvestInYourLooks.aspx

Laser eye surgery permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear lens covering the eye, and can be used to fix nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, said John Ciccone, spokesman for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

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LightTouch NearVision CK Surgery

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:52:00 -0400

For more information regarding LightTouch NearVision CK Surgery and other eyecare related information, please visit: http://www.globallaservision.com

http://www.globallaservision.com/nearvision-ck-lasik.php4

Swimming Pools and Lasik

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:49:00 -0400

For more information regarding Swimming Pools, Swimming and Lasik and other eyecare related information, please visit: http://www.globallaservision.com

Need For Reading Glasses After Lasik

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:46:00 -0400

For more information regarding Reading Glasses After Lasik and other eyecare related information, please visit: http://www.globallaservision.com

http://www.globallaservision.com/nearvision-ck-lasik.php4

Range of Price for Lasik

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:44:00 -0400

The cost of laser eye surgery shouldn't be a factor in getting the best vision care in the area. At Global Laser Vision, we want to help all our qualified patients see better, even those who might be deterred by the cost. To that end, we provide a variety of options for payment. If paying by cash or credit card is not an option for you, we have loan options available. You can apply by both mail or fax.

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Pregnancy or Nursing and Lasik

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:42:00 -0400

For more information regarding Pregnancy or Nursing and Lasik and other eyecare related information, please visit: http://www.globallaservision.com

Nystagmus and Lasik

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:41:00 -0400

For more information regarding Nystagmus and Lasik and other eyecare related information, please visit: http://www.globallaservision.com

Multiple Sclerosis and Lasik

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:39:00 -0400

For more information regarding Multiple Sclerosis and Lasik and other eyecare related information, please visit: http://www.globallaservision.com

Lasik, PRK, LASEK

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:36:00 -0400

For more information regarding Lasik, PRK, LASEK and other eyecare related information, please visit: http://www.globallaservision.com

Keratoconus and Lasik

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:34:00 -0400

For more information regarding Keratoconus and Lasik and other eyecare related information, please visit: http://www.globallaservision.com

Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy and LASIK

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:31:00 -0400

For more information regarding Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy and LASIK and other eye information regarding LASIK surgery, please visit: http://www.globallaservision.com