| Terry Rindfleisch: Keep realistic expectations if considering LASIK
A recent national news story about depression/ suicide being a potential side effect of vision-correcting laser eye surgery raised a few eyebrows.La Crosse eye specialists who perform the laser surgery, known as LASIK, thought the story was a little outrageous. Some others thought it was ridiculous that refractive surgery could lead to depression. .
Martin Receives Prestigious Order of Long Leaf Pine
The following is being reprinted from the Wednesday edition because a large part of the story was inadvertently omitted. Dr. Robert Gale Martin has received the state's highest civilian honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, for his contributions to health care. He is a world-renowned ophthalmologist in the field of cataract and refractive surgery, and the founder of Carolina Eye Associates (CEA) in Pinehurst. Martin, who was heading out of town, was surprised when notified of the award by phone by longtime friend Dr. Kirby Kilpatrick. The award will be presented to Martin later this month. "This is a .
What's Going Around: Lasik Surgery
MADISON, Wis. -- More than 160 million Americans have trouble with their eyesight, and Lasik surgery can reduce or even eliminate the use of contacts or glasses, but it's a procedure that might not be right for everyone. VIDEO: Watch The Report Elliott Pollasch said he desperately wanted 20/20 vision after decades of wearing glasses. Now, because of Lasik surgery, Pollasch is seeing clearly, WISC-TV reported. "I can still remember lying on the table," said Pollasch. "I can still remember Dr. Croasdale saying, 'OK, be still, and don't move.'" Pollasch said a series of changes in his vision is what prompted him to consider Lasik. "Corrections would last for awhile, but that was getting quite expensive," said Pollasch. "I had known about the refractive surgery, but I wasn't sure if I should do it or not." He turned to Dean Health Systems ophthalmologist Dr.
|
