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GlaucomaGlaucoma damages the optic nerve. The optic nerve is the part of the eye that carries the images we see to the brain. Get regular eye exams by an ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) If your vision seems blurry, if you have severe eye pain, or if you see rainbow-colored halos around lights, call your Eye M.D. right away. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Early treatment can often prevent loss of sight.
LASIKLASIK is a type of laser eye surgery to improve vision. It changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering on the front of the eye. LASIK is a two-step process performed while the patient is awake. The surgeon lifts the front of the cornea, then reshapes the middle section. People who have healthy eyes, but need glasses or contacts to see well, may benefit from LASIK.
CataractsA cataract is a clouding of the eye’s naturally clear lens. Your eye becomes like a window that is frosted or yellowed. If your vision is blurry, visit your ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) for an examination. This will also rule out any other reasons for blurred vision. Cataracts are a common cause of vision loss, especially as we age, but they are treatable.
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Dr. Luis W. Lu Was The Recipient Of The American Academy Of Ophthalmology Achievement AwardThe Academy has a small number of awards; among the 25,000 members, few of the members are recognized with the Achievement Award for their contributions to Medicine.
These awards recognize the recipients for ongoing participation in important activities as presenting articles, courses or papers at the Annual Meeting. Points are awarded, and when the required number is achieved, there is a nice letter, certificate, and ribbon presented.
AMA Physician’s Recognition AwardDr. Luis Washington Lu, from St. Marys, Pennsylvania has been a seven times recipient of the American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA) for his achievement in Continuing Medical Education, demonstrating his commitment to staying current with advances in medicine.
AMA PRA credit is recognized and accepted by hospital credentialing bodies, state medical licensure boards and medical specialty certifying boards. Argentinean Society Of Ophthalmology 2007During the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Argentinean Society of Ophthalmology and the Argentinean Council of Ophthalmology, Dr. Luis W. Lu received the Teaching Award for his contributions to the field by training over a dozen University-based and private surgeons at the Elk County Eye Clinic in Complex Anterior Segment Microsurgery.
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