http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/233488 Medical communities and forums staffed by doctors from leading medical centers. Over 325 forums and communities providing medical information and medical help. en Effect of Day Length on Eye Growth, Myopia Progression, and Change of Corneal Power in Myopic Childre John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Wed, 08 May 2013 20:00:21 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/762680/NEW-STUDIES-ON-PREVENTING-PROGRESSION-OF-MYOPIA-FROM-JOURNAL-OPHTHALMOLOGY-MAY16--2013--3-STUDIES http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/762680/NEW-STUDIES-ON-PREVENTING-PROGRESSION-OF-MYOPIA-FROM-JOURNAL-OPHTHALMOLOGY-MAY16--2013--3-STUDIES FROM: JOHN C. HAGAN III MD, FACS, FAAO: THIS IS A SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE FROM THE JULY 2011 AMERICAN JOUR John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:15:10 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/302133/MEDICAL-JOURNAL-DOCUMENTS-PEOPLES-CONCERNS-ABOUT-FLOATERS- http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/302133/MEDICAL-JOURNAL-DOCUMENTS-PEOPLES-CONCERNS-ABOUT-FLOATERS- FROM: John C. Hagan III MD, FACS, FAAO This is a reprint of an editorial in the July 2011 American John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:07:47 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/302128/FLOATERS--THE-QUALITY-OF-LIFE-LATEST-INFORMATION http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/302128/FLOATERS--THE-QUALITY-OF-LIFE-LATEST-INFORMATION "cupping" is a term applied to the optic nerve on the back of the eye. The optic nerve generally has John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:05:26 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/179688/Explanation-of-optic-nerve-cupping-and-Cup-to-Disk-Ration http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/179688/Explanation-of-optic-nerve-cupping-and-Cup-to-Disk-Ration There is no universal time to do cataract surgery. The cardinal rule is that when the person is unabl John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:03:48 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/179686/Timing-of-Cataract-Surgery-and-High-Myopia http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/179686/Timing-of-Cataract-Surgery-and-High-Myopia Patients voice concerns about cataract surgery/IOL implantation on Internet eye care forums “Premi John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:06:05 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/144225/Premium-IOLs-have-a-disproportionately-high-number-of-complaints- http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/144225/Premium-IOLs-have-a-disproportionately-high-number-of-complaints- Internet Advice: When Patients Go Online by miriam karmel, contributing writer When it comes to th John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:44:42 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/144153/EyeNet-Article-about-MedHelpcom-Eye-Forums http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/144153/EyeNet-Article-about-MedHelpcom-Eye-Forums Retinal holes/tears are very common and depending on size, location, personal and family history and John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:40:07 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/144150/Activity-after-Retinal-Detachment-Surgery http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/144150/Activity-after-Retinal-Detachment-Surgery The slit lamp is a bio-microscope usually used to examine the front of the eye. When you are in it yo John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:37:29 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/144149/General-Information-on-Eye-Exams http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/144149/General-Information-on-Eye-Exams glaucoma is an extraordinarily complex disease. It's actually a whole group of diseases-depending on John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:32:04 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143979/General-Information-on-Glaucoma http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143979/General-Information-on-Glaucoma 2B or Not 2B: Flying in the Age of Innocence Missouri Medicine Editorial #12 John C. Hagan III, MD John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:30:20 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143978/2B-or-Not-2B-Flying-In-the-Age-of-Innocence http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143978/2B-or-Not-2B-Flying-In-the-Age-of-Innocence The use of scleral reinforcement for treatment of progressive high myopia is not a procedure universa John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:25:11 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143976/General-Information-on-Myopic-Macular-Degeneration http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143976/General-Information-on-Myopic-Macular-Degeneration A "mono-focal" intraocular implant (IOL) is the standard IOL used in most surgery. It has a fixed foc John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:22:47 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143975/General-Information-on-Premium-Multifocal--Accommodating-IOLs http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143975/General-Information-on-Premium-Multifocal--Accommodating-IOLs You have "recurrent corneal erosion syndrome". The condition is common and will not destroy your sigh John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:02:03 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143971/General-Information-About-Recurrent-Corneal-Erosions http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143971/General-Information-About-Recurrent-Corneal-Erosions Hello Garrett, Your mother's optical situation is not uncommon. Choosing an intraocular implant (I John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:59:40 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143751/General-Information-on-Intraocular-Lens-Power-Determination http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143751/General-Information-on-Intraocular-Lens-Power-Determination There is no exact definition of how many guttatta it takes to diagnosis Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dy John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:51:39 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143750/General-Information-on-Fuchs-Corneal-Dystrophy http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143750/General-Information-on-Fuchs-Corneal-Dystrophy Hello, Eye alignment disorders/diseases are called "strabismus" by Ophthalmologists. If the misalignm John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:48:06 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143748/Information-about-Eye-Muscle-Disorders-Strabismus http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143748/Information-about-Eye-Muscle-Disorders-Strabismus General Information on Dry Eyes-Now known as Tears Dysfunction Syndrome. a Schirmer test of zero i John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:22:48 -0600 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143745/General-information-on-dry-eyes-tears-dysfunction-syndrome http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/143745/General-information-on-dry-eyes-tears-dysfunction-syndrome One of the greatest threats to your eyes is all around you: sunlight. Studies show that exposure to b John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:18:39 -0500 http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/19367/Dont-Forget-to-Protect-Your-Eyes-This-Summer http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/19367/Dont-Forget-to-Protect-Your-Eyes-This-Summer