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Actor Kamar Des Los Reyes has LASIK

Days of our lives, Law & Order actor Kamar Des Los Reyes actor has wavefront Lasik surgery with the Khanna Institute of Lasik.

May 6, 2010 -- Accomplished actor Kamar Des Los Reyes and Los Angeles Lasik surgeon Dr. Rajesh Khanna first met at an event for the ALMA awards. Kamar expressed that he had struggled with glasses, contacts and poor vision for years. Kamar then visited the Khanna Institute where he was screened for the LASIK procedure; Dr. Khanna discussed his vision needs and conducted thorough exams, verifying that Kamar was an excellent candidate for the wavefront Lasik procedure. Wavefront Lasik is a safe and effective advanced eye procedure. During surgery a small flap of corneal tissue is created, followed by the application of a cool laser beam directed to the cornea. The laser works to reshape the cornea . And finally the protective flap is put back which sticks like a natural band aid. The procedure itself takes less than 5 minutes and can correct a wide range of vision problems. The day of the surgery went extremely well and Kamar and wife Sherrie Saum (One live to Live Actress) were immensely pleased with his new vision. Due to the advanced technology and surgical skills implemented by Dr. Khanna, Kamar now has exceptional vision and is able to see without the use of glasses or contacts.

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Utah surgeon makes remarkable repair to man's burned eye

At his job, John Taylor was trying to repair a clogged line carrying caustic fluid when it broke, flooding his left eye. He had been legally blind in that eye for the past two years, seeing only light and darkness.

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Eye health warning as girls go gaga for false lashes

National sight charity, the Eyecare Trust, has launched a guide to wearing false eyelashes as sales soar to record highs* after girls try to emulate the style of pop icons such as Lady Gaga.

Improper use and storage of fake eyelashes poses a health risk as dirt and bacteria can easily be transferred onto your eyelids and the cornea (the front surface of your eyeball). This can lead to eye infections and in the most serious cases result in permanent sight loss.

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More “wonderfoods” sitting right under our noses…

There's no doubt broccoli, watercress and acai berries are overflowing with healthy vitamins and minerals, but what about the foods we actually want to eat? As a new study reveals that the once-demonised egg should be regarded as a 'superfood' (it's packed with vital antioxidants and nutrients), we uncover the other surprising wonderfoods sitting right under our noses...

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An egg a day keeps the doctor away?!

With its ability to boost health, tackle obesity and help prevent some diseases, the humble egg is being labelled a hero according to a new review.

Aimed at investigating associations between egg nutrient consumption and health outcomes, the report was undertaken by a group of international registered nutritionists and dieticians and will be published in the June issue of the journal of Nutrition & Food Science.

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Asians As Susceptible To Eye Disorder As Caucusians, But Laser Surgery Can Help

Asians are as susceptible as Caucusians to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common eye disorder, but ‘ bypass’ laser surgery can help, according to a study published in the May issue of Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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Noted Eye Surgeon Takes LASIK into the Realm of “Super-Vision”

Patients report seeing better than with glasses or contacts

“Until now, patients have seen laser vision correction simply as an alternative to the hassle of wearing glasses or contacts. The kind of procedure that Dr. Shapiro is performing takes it beyond current perceptions. “

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Drug-laser combination proves effective for diabetic blindness

A study shows that combining the drug ranibizumab, or Lucentis, with laser therapy is twice as effective at improving vision for those with diabetic macular edema.

For the first time in a quarter of a century, researchers have identified a new treatment for diabetic macular edema, a potentially blinding disorder that affects about 1 million Americans, researchers said Tuesday.

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Green Tea Promotes Eye Health

WASHINGTON—Healthful substances found in green tea do penetrate into tissues of the eye and raises the possibility that green tea may protect against glaucoma and other common eye diseases, according to a new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The study, “Green Tea Catechins and Their Oxidative Protection in the Rat Eye”, documents how the lens, retina and other eye tissues absorb these substances.

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Don’t pass up an annual eye exam

You've got one pair of eyes and they're pretty special, aren't they?

Your teeth get cleaned.

Your car gets an oil change. Your hair gets a trim.

But how often do you think of your eyes -- unless something goes wrong? If you're like most Americans, it's not often enough.

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