Dougherty Laser Vision Seeks Patients for Free Cataract Surgery to Study Next-Generation Lens

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Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:33pm EDT 

  LOS ANGELES, CA and CAMARILLO, CA, Apr 17 (MARKET
WIRE) -- 
 Dougherty Laser Vision -- one of Southern California's leading centers for
vision correction research and treatment -- is recruiting patients with
cataracts
to participate in a clinical study of the latest intra-ocular (IOL) lens
technology.

    Patients who meet the eligibility criteria and participate in the study will
receive free cataract surgery. They will also receive the IOL at reduced or
no cost, depending on their medical insurance status. They may also be
eligible for compensation. All patients who contact Dougherty Laser Vision can
receive free cataract screening to determine their eligibility for the study.

    Patients interested in learning more about the clinical study should contact
Dougherty Laser Vision at (888) 895-2745.

    A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the eye's lens that usually
develops
gradually with advancing age. Environmental factors, injuries, metabolic
diseases
such as diabetes and certain medications can also accelerate cataract
formation.

    About Dougherty Laser Vision

    Dougherty Laser Vision serves an expansive three county area with offices in
Los
Angeles (Larchmont Village), Ventura County (Camarillo) and Santa Barbara.
These centers offer a full range of customized treatment options, from custom
LASIK to intraocular lens (IOL) implants. For more than a decade, Dougherty
Laser Vision has also been a leader in clinical research, participating in
numerous
clinical trials on the latest vision correction techniques and technology.
Medical
Director Paul Dougherty, MD is one of just 39 surgeons in the world to serve
on the editorial board of the Journal of Refractive Surgery -- the American
Academy of Ophthalmology's industry-leading peer-reviewed scientific journal.
More
information about Dougherty Laser Vision is available by calling (888) 89-LASIK
or visiting www.doughertylaservision.com.

    



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