Implantable Permanent Contact Lenses
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Implanted lenses may not be superior to contacts for babies with cataracts
physorg.com — “Among infants who undergo surgery to treat congenital cataract, surgical lens replacement appears to cause more complications while achieving the same treatment benefit as treatment with contact lenses, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the July print issue of Archives of ...” View full resource at physorg.com
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Implanted lenses may not be superior to contacts for babies with cataracts http://tw.physorg.com/192728742
Implantable Contact Lenses for Myopia
eyedocnews.com — “A recent story on Voice of America News related how some patients with myopia are opting for lens implants rather than LASIK to correct their vision. The” View full resource at eyedocnews.com
Most Recently Shared on June 8, 2009 at 5:20 am By:
Dr. Ari Weitzner Doctor, Ophthalmologist, and Physician
Discuss: Implantable Contact Lenses for Myopia: By: Irv Arons, Ophthalmic Industry Consultant A recent s.. http://tinyurl.com/ldbvmq
Body Rejection to Contact Lenses Vs. Rejection of Breast Implants? ~ Body Rejection to Contact Lenses Vs. Rejection of Breast Implants?
realself.com — “I am not aware of an association or correlation between these two entities. First off, although the body may develop silicone antibodies, a true allergic...” View full resource at realself.com
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Otto J. Placik, M.D. Plastic Surgeon, Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Surgeon
Body Rejection to Contact Lenses Vs. Rejection of Breast Implants? http://realself.com/t/290208 #fb
Can implantable contact lenses be used for severe myopia? - Avvo.com
avvo.com — “Can implantable contact lenses be used for severe myopia? I am very nearsighted, and I've been told that laser surgery might not be completely effective because of this. I don't want to undergo...” View full resource at avvo.com
Most Recently Shared on July 28, 2011 at 6:09 pm By:
Mark I. Golden, MD Ophthalmologist, Physician, Doctor, and Surgeon
My answer on @Avvo to: Can implantable contact lenses be used for severe myopia? - The ICL is a wonderful technology. ... http://rpx.me/9LCc
Are implantable lenses safer than laser surgery? | Reuters
uk.reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Implantable lenses could be a safer alternative to laser surgery for moderately nearsighted people, a British review of earlier research suggests. Laser surgery - for example,” View full resource at uk.reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on May 12, 2010 at 7:51 pm By:
Suzy Lishman Doctor, Pathologist, and Physician
RT @reuters: Are implantable lenses safer than laser surgery? http://bit.ly/a5GI8x Think I'll stick with my contact lenses for now.
Get a new view with implantable contact lenses | Health & Medicine | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com — “Get a new view with implantable contact lenses | Health & Medicine | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle” View full resource at chron.com
Most Recently Shared on June 17, 2010 at 1:13 pm By:
UT-H Medical School Medical School
News of Note: Dr. Nan Wang of the Medical School is quoted in a Houston Chronicle story re: implantable contact lenses http://bit.ly/bndtJy
Get a new view with implantable contact lenses | Health & Medicine | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
chron.com — “Get a new view with implantable contact lenses | Health & Medicine | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle” View full resource at chron.com
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Get a new view with implantable contact lenses: Relax, you won't feel a thing, said Dr. Edward Wade to Craig Matus... http://bit.ly/9c6Ibp
Los Angeles ICL Surgery Visian Implantable Contact Lens not LASIK Uday Devgan MD - icyou health videos
icyou.com — “For patients who are not candidates for LASIK, there are other options like the Visian ICL Implantable Contact Lens by Uday Devgan MD of the...” View full resource at icyou.com
Most Recently Shared on October 8, 2008 at 2:11 pm By:
Tori Joseph - icyou.com Health Site
When lasik surgery isn't an option, there's implantable contact lenses http://tinyurl.com/4ug4tz
Implantable contact lens may correct myopia - CTV News
ctv.ca — “For those who have to wear glasses or contact lenses to correct near-sightedness, a new type of surgically implanted contact lens may offer an alternative.” View full resource at ctv.ca
Most Recently Shared on July 14, 2009 at 9:14 pm By:
TheLASIKDoc Ophthalmologist, Physician, Doctor, and Surgeon
RT @VisianICL: New 4-year study reports benefits of Visian ICL vs. LASIK for treating nearsightedness –http://bit.ly/1JlCIn
Miami’s Bascom Palmer warns of decorative contact lenses for Halloween - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com
miamiherald.com — “Wearing decorative contact lenses for Halloween may be all the rage, but it can permanently damage vision, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami School of Medicine warned on Tuesday.” View full resource at miamiherald.com
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Beware of creepy contacts for halloween http://t.co/3S9dTeGr
New Implantable Lens Corrects Nearsightedness
webmd.com — “A new type of implantable and interchangeable contact lens may offer an alternative to glasses for people with moderate to severe nearsightedness.” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on July 13, 2009 at 8:07 pm By:
New Implantable Lens Corrects Nearsightedness: A new type of implantable and interchangeable contact lens may of.. http://tinyurl.com/lvh9q9
Halloween contacts can be scary for eye health - USATODAY.com
usatoday.com — “Halloween is a popular time to buy over-the-counter decorative contact lenses, but they pose a number of potential risks to your eyes, including pain, inflammation, serious infection and permanent vision loss, warns the American Academy of...” View full resource at usatoday.com
Most Recently Shared on October 30, 2010 at 4:49 pm By:
krupali tejura, m.d. Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Physician, and Doctor
Halloween contacts can be scary for eye health http://usat.me?40907374
Halloween contacts can be scary for eye health - USATODAY.com
usatoday.com — “Halloween is a popular time to buy over-the-counter decorative contact lenses, but they pose a number of potential risks to your eyes, including pain, inflammation, serious infection and permanent vision loss, warns the American Academy of...” View full resource at usatoday.com
Most Recently Shared on October 29, 2010 at 10:17 pm By:
Halloween contacts can be scary for eye health http://usat.ly/8YCrwZ
Throw Away Your Bifocals With the ReStor Implant - The LASIK Blog
lasikblog.typepad.com — “Joan Gellis has been wearing bifocal glasses and monovision contact lenses for the past few years. When Joan developed cataracts, she learned that there was a possibility of eliminating both, with the implantation of the ReSTOR IOL at the time...” View full resource at lasikblog.typepad.com
Most Recently Shared on July 30, 2009 at 1:15 am By:
TheLASIKDoc Ophthalmologist, Physician, Doctor, and Surgeon
Throw Away Your Bifocals With the ReStor Implant http://chilp.it/?b5c9e1
Medical Devices Problems Send Kids To Emergency Rooms : NPR
npr.org — “Contact lenses and hypodermic needles are the devices that sent kids to the emergency room most often. The most serious injuries, however, came from implanted devices.” View full resource at npr.org
Most Recently Shared on July 27, 2010 at 10:40 pm By:
Health Literacy Medical School
#Contacts & #needles are most likely to send kids to the #ER The most serious #injuries however came from... http://ow.ly/2gYnw
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Otto J. Placik, M.D. a Chicago based board-certified plastic surgeon performs aesthetic and cosmetic surgery, such as breast enlargement (augmentation) as well as liposuction, laser and endoscopic-assisted lift, tuck and implants of the face, ears, eyes, cheeks, chin, nose, neck, body, breast, abdomen (tummy), thighs and legs. Dr. Placik is certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.® and is an active member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Otto Placik's hospital appointments include Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights and Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (Evanston and Glenbrook Hospitals).
Dr. Placik believes in not only giving patients the best in medical care, but also in achieving a sensitive understanding of their aesthetic goals. Dr. Placik received his medical degree from Northwestern University where he also completed residencies in general and plastic and reconstructive surgery. He completed a fellowship in the aesthetic reconstruction of complex nasal and facial deformities at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago and an additional fellowship in microvascular and hand surgery at Davies Medical Center.
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