FDA Approves Monovision LASIK

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first LASIK device to reduce the need for reading glasses after age 40.

Called CustomVue Monovision LASIK, the laser platform and associated software manufactured by AMO/VISX (Santa Clara, CA) treats one eye to see distant objects and the other eye to see things up close.

"The approval of the CustomVue Monovision LASIK expands permanent vision correction options for nearsighted adults who also have trouble focusing on objects close-up. Unlike traditional LASIK, Monovision LASIK may reduce the need for reading glasses in some people over 40." says Daniel Schultz, MD, director of FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health in a press release issued by the FDA on July 12, 2007.

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