LASIK guidelines help pick good candidates and warn of risks
The AP reports new guidelines from the Eye Surgery Education Council outline preoperative tests to determine candidacy for LASIK, stressing awareness of complications like glare, halos, dry eye, and possible vision loss. Experts cite variability in risk and emphasize cautious decisions, with patient Rick Robertson sharing his diligence before surgery.
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Roger Steinert
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Food and Drug Administration
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American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Surgeons’ New Eye Surgery Education Council
Rick Robertson
Houston
Banned pain killer still sold in U S near Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City researchers report metamizole or dipyrone a banned fever and pain reliever still sold in the United States is used by Hispanic immigrants who may not know its dangers. The drug carries a risk of severe white blood cell suppression and serious infections.
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Carrie Byington
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Teens Seek Tans Despite Cancer Risk
Chicago AP reports a survey of 10 079 youths shows one third used sunscreen last summer and nearly 10 percent used tanning beds. Most had sunburns and half with multiple burns felt tanning was worth it. Girls used sunscreen more and nine teen girls faced tanning beds more often than boys.
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