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November is National Diabetes Month

November 12, 2013 | Diabetes

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among adults in the United States. Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes.
Another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. According...

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Thankful for the Opportunity to Give Back to the Community

October 30, 2013 | In the Community

Throughout the year Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute supports our community in various efforts. We are pleased to have the opportunity to give back in the following ways in 2013. The doctors and staff provided medical care and surgery...

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Is LASIK Safe?

October 09, 2013 | LASIK

Data collected and studied at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute (GWSVI) is consistent with outcomes and safety as reported in FDA clinical trials. LASIK and excimer laser treatments to correct vision, have been one of the most studied elective...

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Cataract Surgery May Reduce Fractures

September 11, 2013 | Cataract Surgery

In an article published in Ophthalmology Times, September 2012, results from over 400.000 Medicare patients who had a diagnosis of cataracts, were studied to determine if patients who undergo cataract surgery have a lower incidence of hip fracture. It was...

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David Schanzlin, MD Named President San Diego Eye Bank

June 11, 2013 | In the Community

David Schanzlin, MD of Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute, has been named President of the Board of Directors of San Diego Eye Bank®, a California Non-Profit corporation. Dr. David Schanzlin is in private practice at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision...

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You’re Invited to a Lunch N Learn

May 09, 2013 | Cataract Surgery

You’re invited to attend a Free Lunch N Learn on Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery, called LRx. This custom, blade-free laser assisted cataract removal option, allows the surgeons at Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute to plan and perform cataract and...

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EyeMed Vision Care®

April 09, 2013 | Latest News

Is it time for your eye exam? It is recommended that adults age 18 to 40 should have an eye exam every 2 years. Eye doctors perform various tests to examine all parts of the eye, as well as to...

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Anticipated Hyperopic LASIK Xtra US Clinical Trial

March 13, 2013 | LASIK

Dr. Michael Gordon of Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute recently returned from Bogota Columbia where he completed training in LASIK Xtra, a procedure to provide greater strength and stability to the cornea during and after a LASIK procedure. Dr....

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Have You Heard About Our Electronic Medical Records?

February 15, 2013 | New Technology

Have you noticed your doctor carrying an iPad into your exam recently? Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute Institute (GWSVI) has recently launched Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in the practice. This major project included acquiring the technology and equipment, training staff...

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GWSVI Supports the Diabetes Walk

October 25, 2012 | In the Community

GWSVI is proud to support The Diabetes Walk! Watch this clip from the NBC Morning Show for more information and join us for the walk this Sunday morning at De Anza Cove.

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