At one time LASIK was the only option available to refractive surgery candidates. We thought we could refer every potential refractive surgery candidate for LASIX, but as more patients had this procedure, the more scrutinizing we became. …
A 61-year-old black female glaucoma patient, previously managed with beta-blockers, requires medical intervention for airway obstructive disease.
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The patient initially presented to me in 1997 at age 54 with a diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma O.U., for which she was medicated with Betoptic S (betaxolol, Alcon) 1 drop qhs O.U. She had been on this regimen for about five years prior.
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LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) — Nicaraguan Ricardo Mayorga reportedly faces a ban and fine for testing positive for a banned diuretic after losing to Oscar de la Hoya.
According the Las Vegas Review-Journal report, the Nevada Athletic Commission could impose a suspension and take a portion of Mayorga’s share of the pay-per-view profits from Saturday’s title bout, which de la Hoya won here by stopping the champion in the sixth round.
Mayorga tested positive …
