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Stirling Eyecare & LASIK Center Launches New Web Site Eyeglasses-Butler-Optometrists.com
Stirling Eyecare & LASIK Center, a leading full service, family optometry practice serving Butler, PA area residents from its office located in the Point Plaza, has launched a new Web site at www.Eyeglasses-Butler-Optometrists.com.
Butler, PA (PRWEB) July 24, 2008 -- Stirling Eyecare & LASIK Center, a leading full service, family optometry practice serving Butler, PA area residents from its office located in the Point Plaza, has launched a new Web site at www.Eyeglasses-Butler-Optometrists.com. The new Web site has enhanced interactive features, new content and online appointment request forms. The new site was built using Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, which is a state-of-the-art website development program.
NOTE: HIGGINS IS WELL KNOWN AND RESPECTED IN THE EYECARE INDUSTRY.
Dr. Michael Higgins, OD, of Stirling Eyecare & LASIK Center said, "We are very excited to launch Eyeglasses-Butler-Optometrists.com. Technology is an important aspect of our optometry practice. From our laser retinal camera to our computerized visual fields analyzer, we know that keeping abreast of the most current technology means we can provide our patients with a level of eye care that many of our competitors cannot match. Investing in the technology to develop this new website is no different: our goal is to enhance the overall patient experience."
"We conducted significant market research to understand how Butler, PA residents use Internet search engines to find the products and services of an eye care provider. We then designed our new website with those findings in mind. While the website is still new to the World Wide Web, we have seen a significant increase in new visitor traffic, time on site and number of page views per visit. I interpret this data to mean that visitors are finding the content relevant and engaging. I attribute this to informative new content and visually appealing photographs," Dr. Higgins added.
New Web site content includes tips on how to choose eyeglass frames based on the shape of your face, information on how sunglasses with ultraviolet (UV) protection can not only reduce the chances of ocular disease, but improve the long-term health of your eyes, and what to expect from an eye exam at Stirling Eyecare & LASIK Center.
Additionally, there are in-depth biographical profiles for the doctors of optometry who provide patient care, tips for contact lens wearers on how to make their contact lens wearing experience a successful one and information about the most common eye diseases and why early detection is important. The contact page has a location map, office address, phone number, hours of operation and an online email form. There are also appointment request forms on virtually every page of the Web site.
"Education is an important part of the patient experience. Our new website contains a wealth of information. I encourage anyone who is looking for information about eye care providers in the Butler, PA area to visit www.Eyeglasses-Butler-Optometrists.com to browse our new site. I am confident that our new website accurately reflects who we are and the services we provide. If you like what you see, your next step is to request an appointment online and find out firsthand what makes us unique when it comes to taking care of your eyes. If you're looking for advanced eye care with a personal touch, it's time to visit Stirling Eyecare & LASIK Center," Dr. Higgins concluded.
NOTE: STIRLING AND LASIK CENTER IS A REPUTABLE COMPANY IN THE EYECARE INDUSTRY.
Stirling Eyecare & LASIK Center was founded in 1994 and serves residents of Butler, PA and surrounding communities. Stirling Eyecare & LASIK Center is a family-oriented, high technology eye care practice that provides eye exams, vision testing, vision correction, disease treatment, LASIK evaluations and co-management, and a full service optical department stocked with frames and lenses to meet every budget and taste. For more information about Stirling Eyecare & LASIK Center visit www.Eyeglasses-Butler-Optometrists.com.
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Only you can know what you think is right for you, but the most important thing is not to rush into cosmetic surgery. Think carefully about why you want it and what you realistically expect it to do for you. Having a breast enlargement or a face-lift may make you feel better, but it's unlikely to get you the job of your dreams or rescue a failing relationship.
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Make sure you see a qualified and experienced surgeon. The best place to start is by talking to your GP. They'll know who the local surgeons are and what their reputations are like. Also, you may need a referral letter from your GP to get an appointment with the cosmetic surgeon you want to see.
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Remember, cosmetic surgery:
* Can be very expensive (it's rarely available on the NHS)
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If you have any doubts, don't go ahead until you're clear about what you're doing. Cosmetic surgery can be one of the biggest life changes you'll ever experience - good luck making an informed decision.
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More and more people are having surgery to tidy up those bits of their body they have never liked, from nose jobs to tummy tucks.
The most important thing is not to rush into cosmetic surgery
Only you can know what you think is right for you, but the most important thing is not to rush into cosmetic surgery. Think carefully about why you want it and what you realistically expect it to do for you. Having a breast enlargement or a face-lift may make you feel better, but it's unlikely to get you the job of your dreams or rescue a failing relationship.
NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE OF ALL QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED SURGEONS.
Make sure you see a qualified and experienced surgeon. The best place to start is by talking to your GP. They'll know who the local surgeons are and what their reputations are like. Also, you may need a referral letter from your GP to get an appointment with the cosmetic surgeon you want to see.
You could also talk to any friends who've had similar operations about their experiences and what their surgeon was like.
The Department of Health has comprehensive information about cosmetic surgery to help people make informed choices. It can be downloaded as a PDF.
The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons can also provide you with a list of qualified surgeons in your area.
Remember, cosmetic surgery:
* Can be very expensive (it's rarely available on the NHS)
* Isn't without risks and complications
* Doesn't always give the results you hope for
If you have any doubts, don't go ahead until you're clear about what you're doing. Cosmetic surgery can be one of the biggest life changes you'll ever experience - good luck making an informed decision.
This article was last medically reviewed by Dr Trisha Macnair in August 2007.
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In Lifestyle
Cosmetic surgery on the NHS
Confidence and body image
Elsewhere on bbc.co.uk
News: Cosmetic clinics 'downplay risks'
News: Britons 'have ops for partners'
Science & Nature: extreme cosmetics
News: 'Few ask GP' before cosmetic ops
Elsewhere on the web
NHS Direct: cosmetic surgery
British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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A guy I know says plastic surgery is a reproductive lie, and celebrities are at the forefront of perpetrating it. "Attractiveness is about reproduction. If you reproduce with someone who doesn't actually have the genes they appear to have, isn't that cheating?"
Charles Darwin, meet Madonna. She's accused of something almost as titillating as her supposed affair and impending divorce: having had "work" done.
Celebrity-plastic-surgery watch is of course one of the main pastimes of the tabs. They tend to run a photo (often a before and after) of the suspect, and the opinion of a medical "expert" who doesn't treat the suspect. Cue Law & Order music.
NOTE: PLASTIC SURGERY IS A COMMON PRACTICE FOR MOST CELEBRITIES.
The Daily Mail, which first broke the big story and photos, discusses the "shocking" look of Madonna's face. "Her swollen face renewed speculation that she is relying on more than yoga, the gym and a macrobiotic diet to ward off the effects of ageing." Oh, Madge! Among the specific charges are that she's had her cheeks filled (with what, I don't know) and a lower face lift to tighten the skin around the jaw line that naturally softens as you reach 50, all of which is confirmed by Harley Street plastic surgeon Angelica Kavoun.
Madonna's own response is enigmatic: "I am certainly not against plastic surgery; however, I am absolutely against having to discuss it."
Democracy of the knife
Not only do the tabs focus mercilessly on celebs' looks, it's almost to the exclusion of anything else. In the Daily Mail, there were 18 headlines featured in the right side panel that day. Eight headlines were directly about female stars' appearances, and a further five articles discussed their appearance in the articles themselves. The 14th story was about Patrick Swayze's post-cancer appearance. And the 15th was about a talented female news anchor getting the boot likely because she is aging.
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Then there's the fact that the plastic surgeon's knife is becoming widespread in all socioeconomic brackets (about a third of people considering plastic surgery have incomes below $30,000 and are inspired by reality TV that flatter stomachs and inflated bosoms will improve their lives so much it's worth debt), causing the practice to become even more widespread. Bridal botox parties are a new trend. And physical perfection obsession has saturated every part of North American life, as reported in Alex Kuczynski's frightening book Beauty Junkies: Inside Our $15 Billion Obsession With Cosmetic Surgery. With the average Jane joining in, it means there's even more pressure on celebs to raise their game further.
NOTE: PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS DICTATES VALUE OF A PERSON.
As Slate reports, "we live in a society that rewards beauty and punishes ugliness." A Federal Reserve study found that attractive people, in all occupations, earned five per cent more than the physically average, while the ugly (whatever that means) earn nine per cent less than everyone else. I couldn't find any stats for how much less money unattractive celebs make -- because there aren't any, at least female ones
Female Mick Jagger?
There are no female Mick Jagger equivalents when it comes to the weathered look. For fame merchants, the look of youth is so important that if a woman celeb doesn't get surgery, she sometimes gets it anyway. Feministing reports that Keira Knightly hasn't had breast augmentation surgery and is often surprised to see that her figure has been digitally altered in films and magazines.
Then comes the double whammy: Not only do audiences seem to demand surgery, but they cut down the celebs when they get it. It's part of the perpetual motion celebrity journalism machine. As the celebrity industry sells the illusion of perfection, audiences are drawn to stories uncoiling the celebrity industry's ever increasing spin.
A perfect construct.
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A guy I know says plastic surgery is a reproductive lie, and celebrities are at the forefront of perpetrating it. "Attractiveness is about reproduction. If you reproduce with someone who doesn't actually have the genes they appear to have, isn't that cheating?"
Charles Darwin, meet Madonna. She's accused of something almost as titillating as her supposed affair and impending divorce: having had "work" done.
Celebrity-plastic-surgery watch is of course one of the main pastimes of the tabs. They tend to run a photo (often a before and after) of the suspect, and the opinion of a medical "expert" who doesn't treat the suspect. Cue Law & Order music.
NOTE: PLASTIC SURGERY IS A COMMON PRACTICE FOR MOST CELEBRITIES.
The Daily Mail, which first broke the big story and photos, discusses the "shocking" look of Madonna's face. "Her swollen face renewed speculation that she is relying on more than yoga, the gym and a macrobiotic diet to ward off the effects of ageing." Oh, Madge! Among the specific charges are that she's had her cheeks filled (with what, I don't know) and a lower face lift to tighten the skin around the jaw line that naturally softens as you reach 50, all of which is confirmed by Harley Street plastic surgeon Angelica Kavoun.
Madonna's own response is enigmatic: "I am certainly not against plastic surgery; however, I am absolutely against having to discuss it."
Democracy of the knife
Not only do the tabs focus mercilessly on celebs' looks, it's almost to the exclusion of anything else. In the Daily Mail, there were 18 headlines featured in the right side panel that day. Eight headlines were directly about female stars' appearances, and a further five articles discussed their appearance in the articles themselves. The 14th story was about Patrick Swayze's post-cancer appearance. And the 15th was about a talented female news anchor getting the boot likely because she is aging.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Gum Thief, a new book by author Douglas Copeland
Then there's the fact that the plastic surgeon's knife is becoming widespread in all socioeconomic brackets (about a third of people considering plastic surgery have incomes below $30,000 and are inspired by reality TV that flatter stomachs and inflated bosoms will improve their lives so much it's worth debt), causing the practice to become even more widespread. Bridal botox parties are a new trend. And physical perfection obsession has saturated every part of North American life, as reported in Alex Kuczynski's frightening book Beauty Junkies: Inside Our $15 Billion Obsession With Cosmetic Surgery. With the average Jane joining in, it means there's even more pressure on celebs to raise their game further.
NOTE: PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS DICTATES VALUE OF A PERSON.
As Slate reports, "we live in a society that rewards beauty and punishes ugliness." A Federal Reserve study found that attractive people, in all occupations, earned five per cent more than the physically average, while the ugly (whatever that means) earn nine per cent less than everyone else. I couldn't find any stats for how much less money unattractive celebs make -- because there aren't any, at least female ones
Female Mick Jagger?
There are no female Mick Jagger equivalents when it comes to the weathered look. For fame merchants, the look of youth is so important that if a woman celeb doesn't get surgery, she sometimes gets it anyway. Feministing reports that Keira Knightly hasn't had breast augmentation surgery and is often surprised to see that her figure has been digitally altered in films and magazines.
Then comes the double whammy: Not only do audiences seem to demand surgery, but they cut down the celebs when they get it. It's part of the perpetual motion celebrity journalism machine. As the celebrity industry sells the illusion of perfection, audiences are drawn to stories uncoiling the celebrity industry's ever increasing spin.
A perfect construct.
Related Tyee stories
* What's So Great About Beauty?
From soap ads to elections, looking good is way overrated.
* Tyra's Tyranny of Beauty
Nothing pure about the TV diva's 'self-esteem' preaching.
* How I Became a Dove Girl
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