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Research by an optometrist at the University of Houston (UH) supports the continued investigation of optical treatments that attempt to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. Conducted by UH College of Optometry assistant professor David Berntsen and his colleagues from The Ohio State University, the study compared the effects of wearing and then not…
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The next LASIK Flap
Horizontally oval flaps match the shape of the most common ablation pattern for astigmatic correction. And while the conventional round flap works well, oval flaps represent an opportunity to improve the LASIK procedure. They better conform to the natural anatomical shape of the cornea and allow for better alignment of the flap. The horizontally oval…
Twitter and Healthcare?
The popular and growing micro-blogging platform famous for its 140- word character limit has been ubiquitous these days. Celebrities are all over it with mass followers, commercials and televised events give hashtag words to use when tweeting about their products or events. Even the White House maintains an active Twitter account, but how is Twitter…
Relief for Chronic Dry Eyes
Dry Eye Syndrome occurs when the normal flow of tears over the eyes is interrupted, or the tear film is abnormal and there are insufficient tears to lubricate the eye. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition and can get worse with age. You can relieve the symptoms, but not cure the original cause. Artificial…
Do You Know About the Accelerated Tax Deductions Eliminated in 2013?
In addition to the 2.3{0730eed075b45d9e50c00d6cd42dd08773e0164f29a45151808bf89051290974} Obamacare excise tax that starts 1/12013, two of the accelerated tax deductions will disappear. The Section 179 Allowance is reduced from $139,000 to just $25,000 ($0 for equipment >$225,000). The 50{0730eed075b45d9e50c00d6cd42dd08773e0164f29a45151808bf89051290974} Bonus depreciation is completely eliminated. If you wait until 2013, you will defer until later years 65{0730eed075b45d9e50c00d6cd42dd08773e0164f29a45151808bf89051290974} of the…
Save Money with Section 179 – Deadline December 31st
Most people think the Section 179 deduction is some mysterious or complicated tax code. Essentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment,…
Macular Degeneration and Acetyl-L-carnitine
Macular Degeneration is a condition in which the central part of the back of the eye loses blood circulation. It is considered a natural aging process. There is a breakdown of retinal pigment epithelium cells in the macular region. As the disease progresses, central vision diminishes. It is believed that this breakdown may be due…
Laser Locators Helps Out Volunteer Pilots
Laser Locators believes in giving back to the community. When a non-profit reached out for help, we were pleased to step up and get the job done for them. Here is the testimonial from one of the directors. We are a non-profit group of pilots and volunteers conducting eye-glass clinics in Northern Baja and needed…
