LASEK

Laser Eye Correction Procedures (LASIK, LASEK, PRK, LTK)

Refractive eye surgery was revolutionized with the introduction of excimer laser-based procedures. Overall, laser-based procedures dramatically improved the outcome, cost effectiveness and popularity of refractive surgeries thereby making it a viable choice for correcting these common vision problems. A number of surgical >> Read More ...

Corrective Laser Eye Surgery (LES): LASIK, LASEK, PRL, RLE

WHAT IS LASER EYE SURGERY? Refractive or Laser Eye Surgery (LES) is a laser reshaping of cornea that changes its focusing power (1), (Picture 1 and 2). For patients with moderate refractive errors, this ambulatory procedure is a quick way to get free of glasses or contact lenses. Picture 1. An eye doctor performing laser >> Read More ...

Hair Dye Allergies

What is a hair dye allergy? About 5% of permanent hair dye users develop an allergy, mostly in the form of an allergic contact dermatitis with a redness and itch in the head area. A systemic reaction with an involvement of the whole body skin and other organs, although rare, is possible in severe cases (1).  >> Read More ...