Author Archives: Kathy Dawson



Before You Have Laser Eye Surgery

Apr 7th, 2012 • Featured Author: Kathy Dawson  • 

There are many reasons to have laser eyes surgery. Preventing sight problems and correcting refractive errors are two of the main reasons people have it done. This article explains in more detail why laser eye surgery is so popular. It can mean the glasses or contact lenses can be thrown away for good.

What Is Astigmatism and What Can Be Done About It

Mar 14th, 2012 • Featured Author: Kathy Dawson  • 

Having blurry vision is the main symptom of astigmatism, a condition of the eyes. This is the most common vision problem and is often associated with being near or far sighted. This article explains what astigmatism is, the symptoms, what causes astigmatism, and what you can do about it to get your vision back to normal.

Why a Dentist Will Recommend Implant Surgery in One Day

Nov 16th, 2011 • Featured Author: Kathy Dawson  • 

Surgery of any kind comes with some degree of risk, but increasingly implant surgery is being carried out in one day by dentists. They are not considered rushed jobs, though, with some situations calling for this speedy solution. This article examines some of the reasons why dentists believe the fast option is sometimes the best.

How Cosmetic Dental Surgery is Still a Practical Option

Nov 10th, 2011 • Featured Author: Kathy Dawson  • 

The idea that cosmetic surgery is only based on vanity is not necessarily true. When it comes to dental surgery, the cosmetic option can also be the healthiest and the most practical. This article looks at one cosmetic option that is now being championed as the safest, as well as the most effective.

What Is Lasik Eye Surgery and How it Works

Oct 27th, 2011 • Featured Author: Kathy Dawson  • 

The eyes, like any part of the body, ages. The clarity of vision becomes weaker, and some people develop eye problems like shortsightedness. Thanks to lasik eye surgery, these conditions can be remedied easily and do not have to lead to blindness. This procedure is a quick and painless way to treat eye conditions which, if left untreated, may cause a person to lose their sight.

Understanding Cataract Eyes Surgery

Sep 9th, 2011 • Featured Author: Kathy Dawson  • 

Cataract surgery is a medical procedure that is basically the removal of the natural lens of the eye. This is done because of the development of white opacities around the lens called cataracts. This article will discuss the procedure on how cataract surgery is done and the different types of artificial lenses used to replace the affected natural lens.