Researchers in the UK monitored the vision of 46 PRK patients for a period of 18 years. Prior to surgery, all patients were nearsighted, with an average eyeglass prescription of -4.86 D (range: -2.75 to -7.37 D). More Info.
No Age Barriers for Chicken Pox. Chicken pox is most likely to infect children. In preschool and in kindergarten is when the highest incidents of chicken pox infections occur. This is when children are between 3-6 years old.
A second dose of the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine is now available for children born on or after January 1, 2000, who are at least 12 months to 11 years of age. This safe, effective booster will provide added protection against this highly contagious illness.