about.com Names  Durrie Top LASIK Surgeon in the Midwest

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (July 26, 2005) – About.com, classified by Nielsen NetRatings as one of the top 15 Web properties in the world used by one out of every five people on the Internet, has recently named Dr. Daniel S. Durrie, M.D., of Durrie Vision, Overland Park, Kan., as a top LASIK and vision correction surgeon in the Midwest.

Durrie was honored along with four other doctors throughout the U.S. for innovative research, development and procedural implementation in the field of vision correction and refractive surgery.  Additional honorees included I. Howard Fine, M.D., Eugene, Ore., Robert K. Maloney, M.D., Los Angeles, Stephen Slade, M.D., Houston, and Terrence P. O’Brien, M.D., Baltimore.  Durrie was the only doctor to be recognized in the Midwest.

About.com author, Marilyn Haddrill, had this to say of Dr. Durrie and his accomplishments in the field of vision correction and refractive surgery, “Durrie is a true pioneer, often participating in the clinical trials for new refractive surgery procedures.” 

The award continues a trend of recent recognition for Dr. Durrie and Durrie Vision, as the organization continues to strengthen its reputation as an integrated leader in the further advancement of vision correction and refractive surgery.

About.com was founded in 1997 with the premise that people are the best guides to the Internet.  Today, About.com is used by more than 20 million people throughout the world who look to the popular Web site for tips and advice on 50,000+ varying topics. 

Dr. Daniel Durrie, M.D., has performed more than 30,000 vision correction surgical procedures and has trained other surgeons from throughout the world in the
newest refractive surgery techniques.  Durrie Vision, located in Overland Park, Kan., is regarded as one of the leading eye care centers in the U.S.  Durrie Vision offers a sophisticated research center, a state-of-the-art clinical diagnosis treatment facility, and a leading laser and surgical vision correction component.