Laser Eye Surgery

... Agenzia Giornalistica Italia - News In English Tuesday March 28, 2006 h.20.06 Chi Siamo Home Mappa Italy on Line Today in Italy Business in Italy Arab Countries Radio News Video Infografica Fotogalleria Today in Italy Special service by AGI on behalf of the Italian Prime Minister's office SUCCESSFUL CORNEA TRANSPLANTATION WITH INNOVATIVE METHOD (AGI) - Chieti, Mar 28 - The first cornea transplantation in Italy, carried out entirely by a robot using a ultra-high-speed pulsation laser, was a success.

The transplantation was carried out on March 24th in the "Centro Regionale di Eccellenza in Oftalmologia" of G.

d'Annunzio University, Chieti- Pescara, headed by Prof.

Leonardo Mastropasqua.

This new technique consents to do incredibly precise cuts on the eye tissue eliminating the use of scalpels, trepans and blades.

"This technique applies a high quantity of small laser spots near to each other creating a highly regular cut, therefore position, extension and depth can be determined with exceptional precision.

In this way the limit of traditional surgery is overcome, leading to higher quality of sight and a speedy recovery of functionality", explained Mastropasqua.

It is important to remind of the fact that Italy already detains the record of cornea transplantation in terms of quantity and quality (in 2005 waiting lists for cornea transplantation were set ...

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Read this essential advice if you are considering breast surgery of any kind Breast reduction - What it involvesBreast reduction is performed under a general anaesthetic and lasts between 2-4 hours.

After it's over you'll be required to stay in the hospital for at least one night.There are different methods that the surgeon can use, which you should talk through with your surgeon before your surgery.

During the operation the surgeon will make the necessary incisions and the excess tissue, skin and fat will be removed and the nipples will be moved into their new positions.

You will need to take 2-4 weeks off work afterwards, depending on your job.

You should also wear a supportive bra and the stitches will need to be taken out anywhere between seven and fourteen days after the surgery.The risksThere are general risks associated with surgery, but there are more particular risks with breast surgery.

Bleeding can be a common occurrence.

The operation leaves permanent scars, most of which will fade but will be red and lumpy initially.

The procedure may result in you having asymmetrical nipp...

... The Advertiser: Red and green is 'go' for Ellex [21mar06] 28 March 2006 Home NEWS SECTIONS Breaking news Tiser Watch Adelaide Confidential State Statewide National Business SA Business Journal Business Owner World Sport Football Advertiser Review PHOTO GALLERIES Football Social Weddings OPINION Editorial Editorial Cartoon Columnists Web Feedback Read Feedback Letter to the editor RELAX Horoscopes Trivia quiz Net Adventures LIFESTYLE Arts & Entertain.

Adelaide Festival Adelaide Fringe Adelaide (Scene) Food Wine News Travel FEATURES In Depth CONNECT News In Education CLASSIFIEDS homesite.com.au General Careers Announcements Motoring Personals Find a holiday Real Estate Place an ad .advertisesec { color : #FFFFFF; font-family : arial, helvetica, verdana, sans-serif; font-size : 9pt; font-weight : bold; } Advertise with us The Advertiser Sunday Mail SERVICES Home delivery About us Contact us Email Newsagents Newsagent access Terms & Conditions SA BUSINESS JOURNAL back PRINT-FRIENDLY VERSION EMAIL THIS STORY Red and green is 'go' for Ellex By CAMERON ENGLAND 21mar06 lasers ELLEX released a world-first eye surgery product at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting in San Francisco yesterday.

The Adelaide company, which makes laser equipment used in eye surgery, has released a solid-state red and green photocoagulator called the Integre ...