Cosmetic treatment provides migraine relief

May 30, 2002
Migraine sufferers are getting relief from a new treatment - BOTOX^®injections. Plastic surgeons have been using injections of the muscle relaxant BOTOX^® to smooth wrinkled brows for several years, but recent clinical studies have shown that BOTOX^® can also significantly reduce migraine frequency, migraine severity, acute medication usage, and associated vomiting.
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Jones Eye Centers leads development for first permanent laserless approach to treat farsightednes

June 1, 2002
The Food & Drug Administration has accepted critical data from Jones Eye Centers for a new procedure called conductive keratoplasty, or CK, that may help millions of Americans with hyperopia (farsightedness) see better.
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Seniors may be able to see better this Fall!

June 2, 2002
Seniors noticing it's been harder to see may be able to see better this fall! For one week only, Jones Eye Centers will be offering four free Senior Eye Health screenings at four of its different locations throughout the Kansas City area. The screenings will allow JEC doctors and staff to determine seniors who need treatment for various eye disorders, such as cataracts or glaucoma. Screenings will be held at the practices' Independence, Plaza and St. Joseph locations. Senior Eye Health Week will run from October 16-19.
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Star Wars technology could offer new hope...

June 3, 2002
More than a million people will have laser vision correction this year. Most of those will be very happy with their outcome, many able to see without glasses or contacts for the first time in years. A small minority will have ongoing frustration due to halos and glare, reduced contrast sensitivity or problems with night vision. A new laser system called Wavefront…
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