Refractive Surgery News

Dr. David Kleiman and Dr. Anthony Evangelista Fined by Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

State fines two eye doctors $ 25,000 each for unsubstantiated ads Maria M. Perotin Fort Worth Star Telegram Two ophthalmologists at an Arlington eye-care center have been fined $ 25,000 apiece for running advertisements that couldn't be substantiated. The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners...
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Dr. Michael Campion Sued by Dr. Gary Smethers for Medical Malpractice

Expert witness' testimony as to his personal practices is admissible Smethers v. Campion, No. 04-0117 (Ariz. Ct. App. Mar. 22, 2005) - DEx 95391 The Arizona Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to exclude a doctor's testimony of his personal practices and held...
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Florida Judge's Vision Remains Damaged Following Twenty Surgeries

Judge's eyesight remains imperfect Twenty surgeries and one settled lawsuit later, Lynn Tepper sees three moons instead of five at night. But it's still a strain to see, she says. By JAMAL THALJI, Times Staff Writer DADE CITY - Every time Circuit Judge Lynn Tepper...
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Lasek Surgery Disqualifies Israeli Pilots from Training Program

If you are one of many who underwent Lasek laser surgery for the removal of eyeglasses, perhaps in the hope of becoming eligible to apply for the Air Force's pilot training program, you may as well begin looking for an alternative military career. The IDF's...
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Study Condemns Sleazy Ads by Academic Medical Centers

Pushing procedures; Study condemns ads by academic medical center Hospitals have relied on publicity campaigns for decades, rolling out a mix of ads in newspapers, on radio and on television to help drum up business and differentiate themselves from their competitors. Lately, however, marketing departments...
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