Did you know that Japan is among the top healthcare systems in Asia, known for its technological advancements and ...

Most surgical practices publish their successes. Best corrected visual acuities, patient satisfaction scores, outcomes that validate the decision to proceed. We publish those too, and our data, ...

The aim of this study is to compare the refractive parameters and visual quality of patients with low to moderate myopia and high myopia before and after ...

Researchers compared outcomes of two keratoconus surgical management techniques. TransPRK had higher success rates and superior biometric findings compared with epi-off crosslinking in the management ...

In baseball, the words “Tommy John surgery” are uttered every day. And with a rash of injuries sidelining stars around the league, we are hearing the phrase more than ever. The number of injuries to ...

Ankle replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the ankle joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. It is an option when noninvasive treatments, such as physical therapy, have ...

Blood loss is one of many situations that can cause anemia. Surgery involves blood loss. If you have anemia and undergo surgery, you may be at risk for serious complications. Anemia is a condition in ...

Hernia surgery can be done in as little as 30–45 minutes, and you’ll usually be able to head home the same day. Following hernia repair surgery, you’ll need at least a week or two before you can ...

Plastic and cosmetic surgery can have benefits and drawbacks. Plastic surgery addresses areas of dysfunction or irregularity, such as congenital disabilities or trauma. Cosmetic surgery enhances ...

Small studies suggest that breast removal surgery improves transgender teenagers’ well-being, but data is sparse. Some state leaders oppose such procedures for minors. By Azeen Ghorayshi Michael, 17, ...