Archive for November, 2009

Posted on November 13th, 2009 by by John

LASIK Surgery Improves Eyesight and Golf Game

David Cruseturner recommends LASIK surgery at UAMS: “I had been wearing glasses or contacts since I was 5. For years my eye doctor told me that I couldn’t have LASIK surgery. Until now. The new Pentacam at Jones Eye Institute showed that I could have the surgery and the LASIK team of Drs. Bhairavi Kharod and Michael Wiggins [...]

Posted on November 13th, 2009 by by John

Painless Procedure Treats Glaucoma

Reza Arab used UAMS services at the Jones Eye Institute: ”Several years ago I was told I might have glaucoma.”                                                                                                                                                          “I was familiar with the Jones Eye Institute and their excellent reputation, so I turned to them.”                                                                                                                                                          Arab was pleased with the results from the procedure. “After several tests and an easy and painless laser procedure, I [...]

Posted on November 13th, 2009 by by John

Women Discover Fibroids Cure at UAMS

Fibroids caused Nathalie Massanelli, 39, of Little Rock, to lose so much blood each month that she became anemic and afraid to go out in public. For Bridget Dooley, 44, of Hot Springs, the pain from fibroids was too much to bear.

Posted on November 13th, 2009 by by John

Siblings Face Challenges With Multiple Sclerosis

Brother and sister Ambra Jackson and Bryan Clay share more than just the normal sibling bonds. They also share the challenges that come with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS).