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Children who are losing their eyesight could get help from a procedure normally used only in adults. Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston are testing a laser treatment, called photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, on children to help reverse high refractive error, which consists of severe nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
Baylor College of Medicine (Oftalmologia) - Mar, 5 Dicembre 2006
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Compared with mechanical microkeratomes, those in the femtosecond laser group had better visual recovery, quality of vision, and consistency in flaps, but it remains to be seen whether the effect will be long term.
Medscape (Oftalmologia) - Lun, 20 Novembre 2006
http://www.medscape.com
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The report of an increase in the number of patients with amoeba and fungal infections may indicate a significant public health issue.
Medscape (Oftalmologia) - Gio, 16 Novembre 2006
http://www.medscape.com
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A simple sight test and eyeglasses or contact lenses could make a dramatic difference to the lives of more than 150 million people who are suffering from poor vision.
World Health Organization (Oftalmologia) - Mer, 11 Ottobre 2006
http://www.who.int