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FLUID-BASED ACCOMODATING IOL YIELDS STRONG VISUAL ACUITY IN SIGHTED EYES

BOSTON — A fluid-driven accommodating IOL yielded promising results in early clinical trials, a speaker said here. Louis D. "Skip" Nichamin, MD, presented results of a phase 2 clinical trial for the FluidVision accommodating IOL (PowerVision) at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.
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THE LAUREL EYE CLINIC IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF EYES.COM

Dedicated to providing consumers with authoritative information on all their eye care needs, a team of board-certified ophthalmologists from across the country recently launched a new comprehensive website. The Laurel Eye Clinic is proud to announce they are one of the founding members of www.eyes.com. Read More

LAUREL EYE SURGEON FIRST TO PERFORM NEW LASER CATARACT SURGERY

Louis D. “Skip” Nichamin, M.D., Medical Director of the Laurel Eye Clinic centered in Brookville, Pa. recently returned from Mexico City where he was the first U.S. eye surgeon to perform a revolutionary new surgical technique. Dr. Nichamin related that “this new Laser technology may be the most significant improvement that I have seen in the field of cataract and implant surgery during the past 10 – 15 years.” Read More...

LAUREL EYE CLINIC MEDICAL DIRECTOR EARNS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Louis “Skip” Nichamin, MD, Medical Director of the Laurel Eye Clinic and the Laurel Laser & Surgery Center has been awarded the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).  This award is presented by the Board of Trustees of the AAO.  Dr. Nichamin joins a prestigious national group of eye surgeons recognized for volunteering their time to serve the AAO and furthering the profession of ophthalmology.  The award recognizes outstanding and valuable contributions to the programs and services offered by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.   A minimum of 10 years of service is necessary to be considered for the Senior Achievement Award.  Dr. Nichamin’s contributions to the AAO include but are not limited to: authoring or co-authoring educational papers or videos, instructing courses, moderating discussion groups, and chairing committees.

LAUREL LASER & SURGERY CENTER RECEIVES AAAHC ACCREDITATION

Laurel Laser &Surgery Center (LLSC) has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). Accreditation distinguishes the surgical center from many other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to its patients. Read More..

DETWILER RECEIVES CRA CERTIFICATION AND WINS REVIEW OF OPTOMETRY MAGAZINE'S "PHOTO OF THE YEAR" CONTEST

Congratulations to Brian Detwiler Ophthalmic Technician in the Altoona office! Brian recently received his Certified Retinal Angiographer (CRA) certificate. Brian also recently entered a ophthalmic photo contest and won “photo of the year”. His photo will be published in the Review of Optometry magazine in the near future. Read More...

NICHAMIN RECIPIENT OF 2008 STORZ INNOVATORS AWARD

Dr. Louis “Skip” Nichamin of the Laurel Eye Clinic has developed over 20 ophthalmic surgical instruments used by eye surgeons all over the world. It is this innovation and dedication to improved patient outcomes that won Dr. Louis “Skip” Nichamin the 2008 Charles R. Storz Innovators Award. Read More...

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

August 2008 - Dr. Nichamin and the Laurel Laser & Surgery Center have received national recognition from Bausch & Lomb as 1 of 15 “Centers of Excellence”. Pictured here, Dan Duff from Bausch & Lomb presents Dr. Louis “Skip” Nichamin a plaque commemorating the event.

DR. NICHAMIN RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Dr. Louis “Skip” Nichamin of the Laurel Eye Clinic recently received a cer-tificate of appreciation from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. This certificate was for “professional services rendered to a patient in need”.

Dr. Nichamin performed cataract surgery on Louise Anthony of Knox, PA in March. Prior to her surgery, Mrs. Anthony had dense cataracts in both eyes. This caused her vision to be blurry at all ranges. Driving, even during the day, was difficult. Mrs. Anthony had an outstanding surgical outcome. Following the procedure, her vision is 20/20 uncorrected, and she credits Dr. Nichamin for “changing my quality of life”. Mrs. Anthony wanted to share her experience so that others may be aware of the services offered by the Knights Templar Foundation for people like her who do not have insurance benefits available through their employers.

LAUREL EYE CLINIC RECEIVES AWARDS

The Laurel Eye Clinic was awarded the Business Hall of Fame Innovation Award by the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. The Clinic is one of twelve honorees in various categories.

The process begins with an anonymous nomination for the award. It is then up to the business to complete and submit the award application. The applications are reviewed by an impartial panel of judges. The judges then choose the recipients. Read More...