We are pleased to announce that Aloha Laser Vision is now offering the TECNIS® Symfony IOL. The TECNIS® Symfony intraocular lens implant is significant in that it represents the next generation of advanced IOL technology. Recently FDA-approved to restore vision during cataract surgery, TECNIS® Symfony offers several advantages…
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Buzzfeed recently named 12 superstar athletes who continued to raise the bar in their sport after having LASIK surgery. Read the full list and their success here.
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We are proud to announce that Aloha Laser Vision’s founder and lead surgeon Alan Faulkner, MD has been recognized as a Premier Surgeon by Ocular Surgery News (OSN), a print and online publication dedicated to providing first-rate information to ophthalmic professionals worldwide. Dr. Faulkner is the only surgeon…
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When decorated Vietnam Veteran, Ret. Colonel John R. Bates, USMC put his trust in Dr. Faulkner to perform his cataract procedure in 2013, he was taking a leap of faith in what was then the first major advancement in cataract surgery in 25 years. After the procedure, Col….
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Colonies of bacteria may sound scary, but many types of microbes are actually beneficial to our health. These microscopic “bugs” can be found on our skin, in our stomach, and on our eyes. However, harmful bacteria can cause inflammation, discomfort, and damage when present. In many cases, these…
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… Color blindness is more common in: a. Men b. Women c. Equally common for both men and women It’s true that many more men than women are colorblind. About 8 percent of Caucasian men have red-green color deficiency, compared to…
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… A cataract must be “ripe” before it is removed a. True b. False With older surgical techniques, it was thought to be safer to remove a cataract when it was “ripe.” With today’s modern surgical procedures, a cataract can be…
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… Reading in dim light is harmful for my eyes a. True b. False Using your eyes in dim light does not damage them. For centuries, all nighttime reading and sewing was done by candlelight or with gas or kerosene lamps….
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This week on LIVING LOCAL® TV we asked… Which part of the eye is unlike the rest of the human body in that it contains no blood vessels? a. Cornea b. Iris c. Retina d. Conjunctiva Although the cornea is clear and seems to lack substance, it is…
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