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The best way to get rid of your glasses or contacts is through laser eye surgery. Here you will have access to the best optometrists around Little Rock experienced in corrective vision surgery such as LASIK eye surgery. Don’t hold off any longer and click your way into the LASIK eye center in Little Rock, AR listed below that will take care of you.

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John Patrick joseph Rowen
(501) 954-8500
9501 Lile Drive
Little Rock, AR

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W Everett Tucker
(501) 227-9080
9500 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR

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Mohammed Mahmoud Moursi
(501) 257-6864
4300 W 7th St
Little Rock, AR

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Dr.Derlis Martino
(501) 223-2860
9601 Lile Dr # 650
Little Rock, AR

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Hugh Franklin Burnett, MD
501-227-9080
9501 Lile Dr
Little Rock, AR

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James A Day
(501) 223-2860
9601 Lile Dr
Little Rock, AR

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Patrick N Osam
(501) 227-9080
9500 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR

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David Paul Dean
(501) 219-1970
9601 Lile Dr
Little Rock, AR

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Dr.Gabriel Peal
(501) 558-4900
500 S University Ave # 221
Little Rock, AR

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Paul Michael Spring, MD
501-686-5140
4301 W Markham St Slot 543
Little Rock, AR

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LASIK

1 . Laser Eye Surgery

For many people, the benefits of eye laser surgery or LASIK seem obvious-fewer visits to the optometrist, no more expensive prescriptions, no more wrestling with smudged lenses, and no more wasted hours looking for lost glasses or contact lenses.

Since the surgery was introduced in 1995, over three million Americans have taken advantage of it. According to the Eye Surgery Education Council, 85 percent of people who had the surgery said it improved their quality of life, and 93 percent said they were happy with the results. Some of the benefits include greater participation in sports and leisure activities, and the ability to see on waking up.

But for another minority—about two percent—the surgery can have serious side effects. These include sensitivity to light, blurred or double vision, and poor night vision. Newer laser techniques called Zyoptix® XP microkeratome and Allegretto Wave® Eye-Q are solving some of these problems.

Zyoptix XP microkeratome

Zyoptix is manufactured by the Bausch & Lomb. In a study conducted by the company and approved by the FDA, Zyoptix provided excellent quality of vision in all lighting conditions. It achieved outstanding visual acuity with 91.3 percent of patients reaching 20/20 (6/6) vision.

Patients were also less likely to have problems with night driving, haloes and glare when compared to Bausch & Lomb standard LASIK results. Ninety-eight percent of patients were very satisfied with the treatment and would have it done again...

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2 . Ophthalmology Update: Eye on Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide and in the United States; it is the most common cause of blindness in people younger than 65 years of age. Diabetes mellitus can cause a wide spectrum of vision problems from temporary blurring of the vision to serious and permanent loss of vision. Severe diabetic retinopathy most commonly develops in people who have had diabetes mellitus for many years and who have had little or poor control of their blood sugars over that period of time.

Hyperglycemia can lead to an accumulation of sorbitol or advanced glycation end products which lead to a weakening of capillary walls. These small blood vessels may begin to "balloon," forming what are called microaneurysms, as well as edema and hemorrhages into the retina. As a response to decreased oxygen delivery to the retina, new blood vessels may begin to grow, a process called proliferative diabetic retinopathy. The new blood vessels are extremely leaky and fragile, potentially leading to bleeding inside the eye. In cases of severe proliferative diabetic retinopathy, new blood vessels may grow on the surface of the iris, causing neovascular glaucoma, a particularly severe form of glaucoma.

TREATMENT:
Intensive control of blood glucose
Blood pressure control
ACE-inhibitors
Foal macular laser
Pan Retinal Photocoagulation and new Targeted Retinal Photocoagulation in which laser is only applied to ischemic areas of the retina.

Attribution: Eye physician and surgeon specializing in: cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, eye trauma, eye diseases, eyelid disorders. Marc H. Shomer, MD, PhD Eye Physician and Surgeon

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UAMS MEDICAL CENTER

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 40016 Title: UAMS MEDICAL CENTER ...

ProviderNumber: 40016

Title: UAMS MEDICAL CENTER

Address1: 4301 WEST MARKHAM STREET SLOT 557

City: LITTLE ROCK

State Code: AR

Zip Code: 72205

County: PULASKI

Phone Number: 5016865000

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Government - State

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - YES; Stroke Care - YES; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 218; Rate: 111.96; Lower Est.: 79.8; Higher Est.: 144.12)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 9219; Rate: 0.65; Lower Est.: 0.32; Higher Est.: 0.98)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 1311; Rate: 8.06; Lower Est.: 4.63; Higher Est.: 11.49)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 2854; Rate: 6.29; Lower Est.: 3.39; Higher Est.: 9.19)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 604; Rate: 1.92; Lower Est.: 0.06; Higher Est.: 3.78)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 9634; Rate: 2.7; Lower Est.: 1.78; Higher Est.: 3.62)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: No Different (Number of Patients: 40; Rate: 2.99; Lower Est.: 1.03; Higher Est.: 4.95)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 69; Rate: 2.49; Lower Est.: 0.78; Higher Est.: 4.2)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 21; Always: 74
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 17; Always: 78
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 14; Usually: 29; Always: 57
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 8; Usually: 23; Always: 69
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 19; Usually: 20; Always: 61
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 15; Usually: 20; Always: 65
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 10; Usually: 28; Always: 62
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 79; No: 21
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 9; 7 or 8: 20; 9 or 10: 71
YES, would recommend the hospital: 77
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 71

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 77; Probably Recommend: 18; Not Recommend: 5

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 97% (Number of Patients: 353)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 96% (Number of Patients: 204)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 93% (Number of Patients: 349)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 78% (Number of Patients: 359)

NORTH METRO MEDICAL CENTER

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 40074 Title: NORTH METRO MEDICAL ...

ProviderNumber: 40074

Title: NORTH METRO MEDICAL CENTER

Address1: 1400 BRADEN STREET

City: JACKSONVILLE

State Code: AR

Zip Code: 72076

County: PULASKI

Phone Number: 5019857000

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Other

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - NO; Stroke Care - NO; Nursing Care - NO

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: Number of Cases Too Small - Number of Patients: 14; Rate: NA)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 1573; Rate: 0.61; Lower Est.: 0.08; Higher Est.: 1.14)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 74; Rate: 8.49; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 18.04)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 210; Rate: 5.11; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 14.36)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 36; Rate: 2.68; Lower Est.: 0.48; Higher Est.: 4.88)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 1636; Rate: 2.12; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 4.55)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: Not Available (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 44; Rate: 3.07; Lower Est.: 1.4; Higher Est.: 4.74)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 10; Usually: 19; Always: 71
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 6; Usually: 13; Always: 81
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 18; Usually: 24; Always: 58
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 12; Usually: 22; Always: 66
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 30; Usually: 17; Always: 53
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 12; Usually: 17; Always: 71
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 9; Usually: 23; Always: 68
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 78; No: 22
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 13; 7 or 8: 26; 9 or 10: 61
YES, would recommend the hospital: 58
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 61

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 58; Probably Recommend: 28; Not Recommend: 14

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 100% (Number of Patients: 39)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 76% (Number of Patients: 25)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 80% (Number of Patients: 10)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 100% (Number of Patients: 10)

ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 40134 Title: ARKANSAS HEART HOSPI...

ProviderNumber: 40134

Title: ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL

Address1: 1701 S SHACKLEFORD RD

City: LITTLE ROCK

State Code: AR

Zip Code: 72211

County: PULASKI

Phone Number: 5012197000

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Proprietary

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - YES; Stroke Care - NO; Nursing Care - NO

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 77; Rate: 122.58; Lower Est.: 75.23; Higher Est.: 169.93)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: 6808; Rate: 0.74; Lower Est.: 0.43; Higher Est.: 1.05)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 126; Rate: 5.96; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 13.96)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: Better (Number of Patients: 4408; Rate: 2.56; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 5.66)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 89; Rate: 1.97; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 4.09)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 7797; Rate: 2.79; Lower Est.: 1.89; Higher Est.: 3.69)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: No Different (Number of Patients: 31; Rate: 4.17; Lower Est.: 1.48; Higher Est.: 6.86)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: Not Available (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: Better (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 1; Usually: 11; Always: 88
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 11; Always: 85
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 3; Usually: 11; Always: 86
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 3; Usually: 20; Always: 77
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 15; Usually: 17; Always: 68
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 12; Always: 84
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 3; Usually: 25; Always: 72
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 80; No: 20
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 2; 7 or 8: 6; 9 or 10: 92
YES, would recommend the hospital: 94
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 92

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 94; Probably Recommend: 5; Not Recommend: 1

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 100% (Number of Patients: 755)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 100% (Number of Patients: 21)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 100% (Number of Patients: 364)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 98% (Number of Patients: 364)

ARKANSAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 40147 Title: ARKANSAS SURGICAL HO...

ProviderNumber: 40147

Title: ARKANSAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL

Address1: 5201 NORTH SHORE DRIVE

City: NO LITTLE ROCK

State Code: AR

Zip Code: 72118

County: PULASKI

Phone Number: 5017488000

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - NO; Stroke Care - NO; Nursing Care - NO

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: Number of Cases Too Small - Number of Patients: 4; Rate: NA)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 2427; Rate: 0.29; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 0.8)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: Better (Number of Patients: 2387; Rate: 2.15; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 6.95)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: Better (Number of Patients: 2399; Rate: 0.67; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 5.14)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: Not Available - Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 1629; Rate: 0.72; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 2.68)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: Not Available (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: Number of Cases Too Small (Number of Patients: 4; Rate: NA)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 3; Usually: 9; Always: 88
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 3; Usually: 8; Always: 89
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 7; Usually: 16; Always: 77
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 16; Always: 79
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 13; Usually: 15; Always: 72
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 7; Usually: 8; Always: 85
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 1; Usually: 10; Always: 89
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 86; No: 14
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 3; 7 or 8: 8; 9 or 10: 89
YES, would recommend the hospital: 90
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 89

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 90; Probably Recommend: 8; Not Recommend: 2

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 100% (Number of Patients: 417)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 98% (Number of Patients: 49)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 97% (Number of Patients: 360)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 100% (Number of Patients: 357)