Stahl Implants First Crystalens HD
Jason E. Stahl, MD, implanted the first Crystalens HD approved by the FDA this month. The Crystalens accommodating intraocular lens (IOL) was first approved by the FDA in November 2003. The Crystalens HD is the fourth generation of the only FDA approved accommodating lens.
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Stahl Named Associate Editor
May, 2008
Jason Stahl, MD, has been named associate editor of The Journal of Refractive Surgery. The associate editor plays a significant role in the Journal by determining whether a manuscript is accepted for publication and ensuring its final quality. Distributed nine times each year, The Journal of Refractive Surgery is the official peer-reviewed publication of the International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. It provides a forum for original research, review and evaluation of refractive and corneal surgical procedures, as well as lens-based refractive surgery. A subscription to the journal is a member benefit of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, and it therefore has a substantial readership.
Durrie Presents at Asia Cornea Society
March, 2008
Daniel S. Durrie, MD, appeared at the Asia Cornea Society meeting in Singapore this month. He spoke before an international audience concerning the 12 month visual results of Sub-Bowman’s Keratomileusis (SBK) versus Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). Durrie reported that both methods of laser refractive surgery appear to be safe and effective in correcting myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
Durrie Speaks at Singapore National Eye Centre 18th Anniversary International Meeting
March, 2008
Daniel S. Durrie, MD, presented at the Singapore National Eye Centre Anniversary Meeting this month. His topic was the Acufocus corneal implant, which is used to treat presbyopia, and which has been in clinical trials in the United States, including those at Durrie Vision. To date, the clinical trial results suggest that the Acufocus inlay is an effective method of treating presbyopia.
Durrie Presents SBK Trial Results to International Audience
April, 2008
At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in Chicago, Daniel S. Durrie, MD, reported on results of clinical trials on Sub-Bowman’s Keratomileusis (SBK). Trials indicate that SBK delivers safe and effective results 12 months after the procedure.
Durrie Presents CK Template
April, 2008
Daniel S. Durrie, MD, spoke to a large audience at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in Chicago this month. Durrie explained a template recently developed for use in performing Conductive Keratoplasty, a procedure to treat presbyopia. The template was designed to assist surgeons in making the treatment spots, composed of radio waves, evenly and consistently spaced around the periphery of the cornea.
Sub-Bowman’s Keratomileusis (SBK) and Surface Ablation Compared
April, 2008
Daniel S. Durrie, MD, presented results of a study comparing Sub-Bowman’s Keratomileusis (SBK) and Surface Ablation at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting in Chicago. SBK uses a laser to make a flap that is lifted for laser treatment and then replaced. Surface Ablation removes the epithelium manually and then the laser treatment is applied. Durrie told the international audience that both SBK and surface ablation continue to appear to be equally safe and effective methods of laser vision correction.
Durrie Reveals Results of Femto-second Laser Comparison
April, 2008
Daniel S. Durrie, MD, presented results of a study performed at Durrie Vision Research entitled “Prospective Randomized Comparison of Fellow Eyes Having LASIK Using the Ziemer Femto LDV Laser or the Intralase FS Laser to Create the Flap.” Durrie reported that both the Ziemer and the Intralase lasers appear to create excellent quality flaps for LASIK procedures. Flaps were studied for quality, thickness and ease of creation.
Stahl Speaks at National Meeting
April, 2008
Jason Stahl, MD, presented a paper on a comparison of Bilateral ReSTOR, ReSTOR/ReZoom, and Crystalens/ReSTOR combinations in refractive lens exchange.
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Durrie Vision Surgeon Presents Study in Chicago
April, 2008
Jason Stahl, MD, presented results of a study performed at Durrie Vision at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in Chicago this month. The study compared LASIK flaps made with a mechanical blade (Hansatome microkeratome) and a femtosecond laser (Intralase).
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Durrie Named 2008 Super Doctor by KC Magazine
January, 2008
Daniel S. Durrie has been named "Super Doctor 2008" by KC Magazine. To identify Super Doctors, more than 3,200 Kansas City doctors were asked, "If you needed medical care, which doctor would you choose?" KC Magazine says the intent was to identify doctors who are most highly regarded by their peers.
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Refractive Lens Exchange Provides Baby Boomers with Clear Vision
March 5, 2008
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) can provide a "four-in-one procedure" to patients of the baby boomer generation. RLE is an outpatient procedure that removes the natural lens and replaces it with a premium accomodating lens. The benefits are excellent near vision, excellent distance vision, and it eliminates the need for future cataract surgery.
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Stahl is Senior Instructor
November, 2007
Jason Stahl, MD, ophthalmologist at Durrie Vision, was senior instructor of an instructional course as well as a skills transfer course at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in New Orleans. Stahl, along with Michael Knorz, MD, of Germany, taught other ophthalmologists the basics of how conventional and laser microkeratomes work and what one needs to know before performing LASIK surgery. Stahl has been an instructor in this class at American Academy of Ophthalmology meetings since 2002.
Research Shows Better Results for Farsighted Patients Treated with Allegretto Wavelight
November, 2007
George O. Waring, IV, MD, ophthalmologist from Durrie Vision in Overland Park, Kansas, presented a scientific paper at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in New Orleans last fall. The paper reported results of a comparison of visual outcomes of hyperopia (farsighted) treatment with two different excimer lasers.
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SBK vs. PRK Research Presented at National Conference
November, 2007
Daniel S. Durrie, MD presented a paper at the recent American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in New Orleans. The paper was titled “Sub-Bowman’s Keratomileusis vs. PRK: 1 year visual results.” Durrie reported on the results on a prospective, randomized study in which 50 patients underwent SBK in one eye and PRK in the other. The results showed that both SBK and PRK provide safe, effective and stable results. The SBK eyes showed better visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and patient preference during the early postoperative period.
Durrie Leads Course for LASIK Surgeons
November 2007
The International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (ISRS/AAO) selected Daniel S. Durrie, MD Durrie to organize a course for surgeons titled “Now That you Have the Tools, How do you get the Best Results?”
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NASA Approves Advanced LASIK for Use on Astronauts
September 2007
The National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) has approved AMO's Advanced LASIK with the Intralase for use on U.S. astronauts. The NASA decision was made following review of extensive military clinical data, which showed the combination of technologies provides superior safety and vision.
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Durrie Vision Named One of Top 50 Companies in Kansas City
June 2007
Durrie Vision was selected as one of the Top 50 companies in Kansas City by KC Magazine in June 2007. Durrie Vision, a prominent ophthalmology practice, has 30 employees including Dr. Daniel S. Durrie, Dr. Jason Stahl, Dr. Kelly Grosdidier and Dr. Marla Kennard. Durrie Vision sees adult patients for eye care, laser vision correction and lens implants. Durrie Vision is also a leading research center performing clinical research studies for pharmaceutical care and laser vision correction.
Jason Stahl, MD, Receives Award
San Francisco. May, 2007
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) announced that Jason Stahl, MD, has received the AAO Achievement Award. The Achievement Award program recognizes individuals who participate in the scientific programs at the Annual Meeting and encompasses more than 25 categories of contribution to the Academy. Dr. Stahl joins Daniel S. Durrie, MD, who received the same award some years ago, as an Achievement Award recipient.
Durrie Named to American Ophthalmological Society
May, 2007
Dr. Daniel Durrie has been named to the American Ophthalmological Society (AOS). The AOS promotes excellence in patient care, education and research, to address essential issues in medicine and to advance the art and science of ophthalmology.
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Durrie Vision Doctors Present at Meeting
April, 2007
A total of fifteen presentations were given by the Durrie Vision doctors at the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in San Diego. The presenters included Daniel S. Durrie, MD, Jason Stahl, MD, Allen Boghossian, DO, and Erin Stahl, MD. The annual meeting is attended by ophthalmologists from around the world.
Durrie Awarded Best Paper of Session
April, 2007
Daniel S. Durrie, MD, was awarded Best Paper of Session at the recent annual meeting of the American society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons in San Diego. His presentation was titled “Biomechanical and Wavefront Results in a Contralateral Study Comparing Sub-Bowman’s Keratomileusis and Surface Ablation.” Ophthalmology experts who review and discuss the papers at each session of the meeting vote for the best paper. Best papers of all the sessions are presented on the final day of the meeting.
Stahl Awarded Best Paper of Session
April, 2007
Erin Durrie Stahl, MD, was awarded Best Paper of Session at the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) in San Diego. Her presentation was titled “Template-Guided Conductive Keratoplasty Using the View-Point CK System for Optimizing Near Vision.” Ophthalmology experts who review and discuss the papers at each session of the meeting vote for the best paper. Best papers of all sessions are present on the final day of the meeting. Dr. Stahl also won a Best Paper of Session at the ASCRS meeting in Washington, DC in 2005.
Boghossian Poster Covered in EyeWorld
April, 2007
EyeWorld, the journal of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), did a story on a poster presented by Allen Boghossian, DO, refractive/corneal fellow at Durrie Vision in Overland Park, Kansas. The poster, titled “Corneal Biomechanical Properties and Intraocular Pressure after LASIK and PRK” was presented at the recent annual ASCRS meeting in San Diego. Dr. Boghossian’s poster demonstrated that there was not a statistically significant difference in the change in viscous dampening and cornea rigidity measured by the Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA, Reichert, Depew, N.Y.) after sub-Bowman’s keratomileusis (SBK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).
Durrie on Panel Discussing NSAIDs
April, 2007
Daniel S. Durrie, MD, was one of five surgeons taking part in a round table discussion recently convened by Ocular Surgery News on the rising use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories. Richard Linstrom, MD, moderated the discussion, which also included Johnny Gayton, MD, Terrence O’Brien, MD, and William Trattler, MD. Part one of the discussion is covered in the April 1, 2007 of Ocular Surgery News, and part two will be in the April 15 issue. Dr. Durrie is the Refractive Surgery Section Editor of Ocular Surgery News.
Durrie Named Super Doctor
January, 2007
Daniel S. Durrie, MD, has been named a Super Doctor. To be selected, a physician must be selected by a Blue Ribbon Panel, who in turn are selected by votes from some 3200 Kansas City area physicians in 29 specialties. The votes are based on the question, "To Whom would you refer a loved one or one of your patients for medical diagnosis and/or treatment."
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Biolase Appoints Daniel S. Durrie To Board Of Directors
April 3, 2006
BIOLASE Technology, Inc. announced today that Dr. Daniel S. Durrie, and Mr. Neil J. Laird, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of SumTotal Systems, Inc., have been appointed to the board of directors, increasing the number of independent directors to five and total board members to seven.
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Durrie Vision Doctors Named To America’s Top Ophthalmologists List
March 16, 2006
The Consumers' Research Council of America recently named Drs. Daniel S. Durrie and Jason E. Stahl of Durrie Vision to its "America's Top Ophthalmologists" list.
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Durrie Vision Performs Breakthrough Corrective Eye Surgery
March 14, 2006
Durrie Vision, a leading U.S. eye care research, diagnosis and treatment facility located in Overland Park, Kan., was the first practice in the area to begin performing a new breakthrough corrective eye surgery implantation known as Visian ICL™, developed by California-based STAAR Surgical Company. The first procedures were performed at Durrie Vision on February 21.
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Overland Park-Based Durrie Vision to Lead U.S. Clinical Trial Procedure for Aging Eyes
February 1, 2006
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a U.S. Clinical Trial to test the effectiveness of the AcuFocus ACI 7000 Inlay. The inlay is intended to improve near vision in patients with presbyopia (“aging eyes”) for reading without glasses. The first procedures in the United States will be performed at Durrie Vision in Overland Park.
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Kansas City Based Focus on Independence Granted 501c3 Status
January 26, 2006
Focus on Independence, Inc., a Kansas City-based organization that provides laser or surgical vision correction at no cost to individuals who have suffered spinal cord injuries resulting in the loss of upper-body movement affecting their ability to handle eyeglasses or contact lenses, was recently granted 501c3 status by the IRS and now operates as an official not-for-profit organization.
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Daniel S. Durrie, M.D. Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
October 27, 2005
The International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) has bestowed upon Daniel S. Durrie, M.D. its coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. This award was established in 1996 to honor an ISRS member who has made significant and internationally recognized contributions to the advancement of refractive surgery over his or her career.
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Erin Durrie Stahl Recognized for "Best Paper" by International Ophthalmology Organization
October 27, 2005
Erin Durrie Stahl, MD, was honored during the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in Chicago last week for preparing and presenting one of the ophthalmology profession’s top 10 papers of 2005. She presented a summary of the paper to the symposium on October 18.
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FAA Approves Vision Correction Procedure for Pilots
October 19, 2005
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced earlier this month that it has established a protocol for airplane pilots wanting to reduce their dependence on reading glasses by having the NearVision CK (conductive keratoplasty) treatment.
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NearVision CK Shows Promise for Post-LASIK Baby Boomers with ‘Aging Eyes’
Oct. 17, 2005
Preliminary clinical results presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting affirm the safety and efficacy of NearVision CK (conductive keratoplasty) treatment for presbyopic patients who have had LASIK surgery.
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Durrie Vision to Perform Breakthrough Corrective Eye Surgery
August 1, 2005
Durrie Vision will perform a new breakthrough corrective eye surgery implantation known as Visian ICL™, developed by California-based STAAR Surgical Company. The new procedure, which will involve surgically implanting a corrective lens into the eye of a person with nearsightedness (myopia), was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. See full story
about.com Names Durrie Top LASIK Surgeon in the Midwest
July 26, 2005
About.com, classified by Nielsen NetRatings as one of the top 15 Web properties in the world, 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. See full story
Durrie named to worldwide list of Top 50 Opinion Leaders in Ophthalmology
May 11, 2005
Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, an international publication for the ophthalmology industry, recently announced its “Top 50 Opinion Leaders of 2005.” Daniel S. Durrie, MD, of Durrie Vision in Overland Park, was named to the list that included ophthalmologists from around the world. See full story
Durrie Comments on Latest Findings on New Science of LASIK
April 21, 2005
A previously overlooked aspect of the LASIK procedure, the creation of the corneal flap, may significantly affect the visual outcome of the procedure, according to Daniel S. Durrie, MD. New science reveals that the IntraLase® FS laser, originally designed to create a safer flap, actually provides for better vision. See full story
Durrie Selected as Super Doctor
January, 2004
In a process designed to idenfity medical professionals who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, Daniel S. Durrie, MD, has been selected by Key Professional Media as a Super Doctor. Selection is by ballot sent to 3,200 Kansas City area physicians with the question, "To Whom would you refer a loved one or one of your patients for medical diagnosis and treatment?" Physicians in 29 medical practice areas are chosen. Kansas City Super Doctors appear in a special advertising section in the January editio
Event Marks One Year Anniversary of Program for the Disabled
November 17, 2004
Focus on Independence, a free vision correction program for disabled individuals, celebrated its first anniversary today with a special luncheon honoring the patients, their families, and the Durrie Vision staff and doctors. Dr. Durrie is now leading an effot to take the program to the national level. See full story
FDA Approves New Lens Implant Technology for Patients With Extreme Nearsightedness
September 13, 2004
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of a patented lens that is surgically implanted to reduce or eliminate myopia (nearsightedness) in adults. Durrie Vision conducted the initial clinical trials for this refractive surgery procedure, with the first patients receiving the implanted lenses in November of 1999. See full story
LADARVision® System Obtains Broadest Treatment Range for Customized Refractive Surgery
June 30, 2004
More than 90 percent of people with nearsightedness could now be candidates for an advanced form of LASIK. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expansion of the treatment range for Alcon’s customized wavefront-guided LASIK procedure, CustomCornea. See full story
Kansas City Magazine Names Durrie Among Best Doctors
June 8, 2004
Kansas City Magazine published its annual list of the area's best doctors in it's June issue. Dr. Durrie was one of eight ophthalmologists named to the list. See full story
Durrie Honored at International Meeting
May 10, 2004
Dr. Durrie received "Best Paper of Session" at the recent American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) meeting in San Diego. See full story
Durrie Selected as Best Doctor
March 1, 2004
In a poll of area physicians, Daniel S. Durrie, M.D. was selected as one of the top five ophthalmologists in the Kansas City area. See full story
Durrie Provides Insights for National Standards Institute
February 29, 2004
The American National Standards Institute invited Dr. Durrie to offer his insights regarding laser vision correction at a national subcommittee meeting. See full story
Durrie Addresses Worldwide Audience on Latest Technology
February 22, 2004
Dr. Durrie updated ophthalmologists from around the world on some of his recent research findings at the "International Conference on Wavefront Sensing and Optimized Refractive Outcomes." See full story
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of CK System For Presbyopic Patients Who Need Near Vision Improvement
February 9, 2004
The FDA voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Viewpoint™ CK System, used to perform the CK (Conductive Keratoplasty) procedure for the improvement of near vision in those who require only reading glasses (presbyopia) and those who require reading and distance glasses (hyperopic presbyopia). See full story
New Laser Technology Enhances LASIK Surgery Safety, Precision, Results
December 3, 2003
A recent study completed by Dr. Daniel Durrie has proven that Intralase-enhanced LASIK surgery provides better vision results than traditional LASIK. See full story.
Stahl Vision Center Merges with Durrie Vision
September 5, 2003
Jason Stahl, M.D., an area ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery and cataract & lens implant surgery, has merged his practice with that of Dan Durrie, M.D, one of the area's leading refractive surgeons. See full story.
Durrie Vision Announces Program for the Disabled
July 21, 2003
Daniel Durrie, MD, announced today the official launch of the Durrie Vision Program for the Disabled, which provides free surgery for individuals with physical conditions that prevent them from handling their glasses and contacts without assistance. See full story.
Channel 5 reporter Anne Peterson has CK
February 28, 2003
Finding it difficult to read without a pair of reading glasses, local reporter Anne Peterson decided to try a new procedure to bring her vision back into focus, Conductive Keratoplasty (CK). See full story.
Daniel Durrie, MD Receives Barraquer Award
October 30, 2002
The International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) presented Daniel Durrie, MD, with the 2002 Barraquer Award. The award is presented each year in recognition of an individual's contributions and scientific dedication to the advancement of refractive surgery. See full story.
Customized LASIK surgery receives FDA approval
October 21, 2002
The FDA has approved Alcon's customized, wavefront-guided laser eye surgery application. This is the first approval for customized LASIK surgery using the latest advancement in pre-operative wavefront measurement and an excimer laser for the treatment. See full story.
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