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Share: Is LASIK Surgery Safe? LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileuses, is a quick, minimally-invasive refractive surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism (a defect in the eye resulting in distorted vision). For LASIK patients, says common LASIK symptoms include dry eyes, visual distortions, and light sensitivity. “Severe eye pain has been attributed to …

What is Throat Cancer Singapore? Throat cancer often develops from squamous cells on the mucosal surfaces of the larynx, pharynx, or mouth. Smoking cigarettes and drinking large quantities of alcohol can increase a person’s risk of developing throat cancer. Head and neck cancers account for about 5 percent of cancers in the United States. Throat cancer usually develops around age …

A 40-year-old female with unremarkable medical history was examined at our department because of an asymptomatic mucosal alteration on the posterior, right side of the hard palate. The alteration was red/brown and located near the maxillary tuberosity (Fig. 1). A seemingly uncomplicated punch biopsy was performed, with oral melanin hyperpigmentation as the histological diagnosis. Treatment consisted of the use of …