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Federal panel seeks clearer warnings on Lasik eye surgery (AP)

David Shell shows a chart of his vision after having Lasik surgery while speaking at a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing in Gaithersburg, Md., Friday, April 25, 2008, to discuss Lasik surgery. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)AP - In fury and despair, patients harmed by Lasik eye surgery told federal health advisers Friday of severe eye pain, blurred vision and even a son's suicide. The advisers recommended Grape Seed P the government warn more clearly about the risks of the hugely popular operations.

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