Laser Eye Surgery News

Is Bladeless LASIK the "Gold Standard"?

2012-01-17T11:50:00.000-05:00

CHICAGO, IL, January 01, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Calling anything the "gold standard" is subjective. Most eye doctors offer their patients a choice when it comes to LASIK because they understand that the needs of each patient are unique. In studies, it has been found that the results offered by both types of LASIK are identical, making the primary difference an increased number of people who

Avedro Announces CE Approval for Lasik Xtra(TM)

2012-01-11T15:01:00.000-05:00

WALTHAM, Mass., Jan 04, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Avedro, Inc. announced today that the Company's proprietary Lasik Xtra procedure has received CE Approval. Lasik Xtra is a two minute procedure used in conjunction with standard Lasik to restore the biomechanical integrity and strength to the cornea after a Lasik procedure. Lasik Xtra has been successfully used in thousands of Lasik surgeries

More Options Available for Those Looking to Have LASIK in 2012

2012-01-02T16:24:00.002-05:00

Those looking to have their vision surgically corrected often assume that means they will undergo LASIK surgery. However, thanks to new technology and procedures, there are now multiple options available to surgically correct one’s vision. Those looking to rid themselves of glasses or contact lenses may be confused as to which option, if any, is best for them. Hoopes Vision, a practice offering

Raleigh LASIK Eye Surgeon to Present in Abu Dhabi

2011-12-28T21:28:00.000-05:00

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) December 28, 2011 Leading Raleigh area LASIK surgeon Dr. Dean Dornic, medical director of the Laser Eye Center of Carolina has been invited to present at the World Ophthalmology Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The World Ophthalmology Congress is the longest running international medical meeting and is sponsored by the International Council of Ophthalmology. The

OptiMedica Receives FDA Market Clearance of the Catalys™ Precision Laser System

2011-12-24T11:48:00.000-05:00

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — December 22, 2011— Global ophthalmic company OptiMedica Corp. has announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) market clearance of its Catalys Precision Laser System, a next generation laser cataract surgery system that brings unequaled precision and accuracy and a markedly streamlined workflow to the laser cataract procedure. Catalys combines a femtosecond

LASIK with optimized aspheric profiles may correct high myopia

2011-12-18T21:01:00.002-05:00

LASIK performed with a new-generation excimer laser and optimized aberration-free ablation profiles succeeded in treating high myopia, a study found. "These results contrast with several previous studies reporting the very low predictability of LASIK procedure in high refractive errors," the study authors said. "The refractive outcomes that we have obtained today treating high levels of myopia

Baltimore Eye Surgeon Discusses Revival in Popularity of PRK Surgery

2011-12-16T22:09:00.000-05:00

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) shows in its latest report that eye doctors performed 800,000 refractive surgical procedures in 2010. The AAO also indicates that more than 3.6 million people age 40 and older are visually impaired, or have 20/40 or worse vision in the better eye even with eyeglasses. At his Baltimore LASIK surgery and eye care practice, Dr. Jay C. Grochmal says many of

Bausch + Lomb and Technolas™ Perfect Vision Announce CE Mark Approval for VICTUS™ Femtosecond Laser Platform

2011-12-13T18:29:00.001-05:00

Bausch + Lomb, the global leader in eye health, and Technolas™ Perfect Vision GmbH (TPV), a leading ophthalmology laser company, announced the commercial availability of the VICTUS™ Femtosecond Laser Platform in the European Union (EU). After securing CE mark approval, the VICTUS platform is approved for LASIK flap, astigmatic keratotomy, INTRACOR, capsulotomy and lens fragmentation. "This is a

Avedro Announces Its Second FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Corneal Cross-linking

2011-12-09T18:52:00.001-05:00

WALTHAM, Mass., Dec 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Avedro, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the Company's VibeX (riboflavin ophthalmic solution) for use with its KXL System (UVA irradiation) for Corneal Cross-linking to treat corneal ectasia following refractive surgery, such as Lasik and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).

Fort Lauderdale Laser Eye Surgeon Says LASIK Procedure More Affordable Than Some May Think

2011-12-06T15:22:00.001-05:00

The most recent study from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that Americans spend over $15 billion each year on eyewear to improve refractive errors. In comparison, approximately 800,000 vision correction procedures were performed in 2010, according to the AAO report. At CorrectVision Laser Institute, a center for LASIK surgery in Ft. Lauderdale, Dr. Marc Bosem says many

Visian® Toric ICL™ Approved to Market in Japan

2011-12-01T14:09:00.001-05:00

MONROVIA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- STAAR Surgical Company (Nasdaq: STAA), the leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive refractive lenses, today announced that its Visian Toric Implantable Collamer® Lens has been approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. With this approval, the Company is able to expand its product offerings to include

Doctor Develops Laser Eye Surgery Technique that can Change Eye Color

2011-11-29T12:26:00.003-05:00

Dr. Gregg Homer and his firm, Stroma Medical of Southern California are pioneering a new laser treatment that can permanently turn brown eyes into blue eyes without impacting the patients vision. While still in the research stages, Dr. Homer has developed a technique using computer guided laser to remove the brown pigment called melanin from irises. This in turn will reveal the blue pigment

The American Refractive Surgery Council Discusses How Advances in LASIK Open Door for Those Once Ineligible

2011-11-22T10:29:00.000-05:00

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - Oct 28, 2011) - LASIK was once off-limits to people with thin corneas, dry eye and prescriptions in higher ranges. But thanks to advances in technology and technique, many of those once ineligible for LASIK may now benefit from the popular vision correction procedure. "Improved tools, such as new, more precise lasers and more advanced techniques, mean that we now have

ORange Wavefront Aberrometer Proves Successful in Determining Refraction in Cataract Patients Who Previously Had LASIK Surgery

2011-03-21T14:23:00.001-05:00

ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WaveTec Vision, the leader in wavefront-guided custom cataract™ surgery, announced today that its ORange® intraoperative wavefront aberrometer has been shown to be more predictable in determining refraction in the post-refractive eye, than any other post-LASIK formula currently available. “Following LASIK, patients expect a lifetime of quality uncorrected

Technolas Perfect Vision Receives FDA Approval of Latest Technology for Custom LASIK

2011-03-15T09:23:00.000-05:00

MUNICH, GERMANY--(Marketwire - March 14, 2011) - Technolas Perfect Vision GmbH (TPV), a cataract and refractive laser company at the forefront of providing advanced eye laser treatments, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the ZYOPTIX® Advanced Nomogram. The Advanced Nomogram is the latest, state-of-the-art methodology for use in custom LASIK eye

BIOLASE Issued New Patent Supporting Use of Laser Technologies for Treating Eye Conditions

2011-03-08T10:01:00.000-05:00

BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the World's leading dental laser manufacturer and distributor, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued BIOLASE a new patent covering the use of its laser technologies for treating various conditions of the eye, including presbyopia. The patent is related to applying dyes and colored lighting to make structures in the eye more

Dishler Laser Institute is Certified as a Zeiss LASIK Center of Excellence

2011-02-22T18:02:00.000-05:00

Carl Zeiss Meditec, one of the world's premier medical technology companies, has bestowed the honor of certifying Denver LASIK surgeon Jon G. Dishler MD as a member of the Scientific Board for Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Jon Dishler http://www.dishler.com has been assigned to be a scientific board member due to his: * Scientific expertise * Clinical excellence * Long and

Dr. John Suson Advises On What to Avoid in Discount Lasik Surgery Centers: A Consumer’s Guide

2011-02-07T17:15:00.000-05:00

(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 07, 2011 ) Milwaukee, WI - Dr. John Suson, of Suson Eye Specialists, said "If you have begun your research into Lasik eye surgery, you may have already noticed that the price can vary widely from the Premium Eye Surgery Clinics to the Low Cost Discount Chains and Centers. Why are there such significant price differences?  Many of the “discounters” are able to advertise

Precision Eye Care Announces True "Computer Guided Laser Cataract Surgery"

2011-02-03T22:09:00.000-05:00

HUNTINGTON, NY, February 03, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Richard G. Davis, MD, one of the original founding partners of Island Eye Surgicenter and the founder of Precision Eye Care, announces that a decision has been reached to acquire one of the first OCT guided Femtosecond lasers designed for cataract surgery in the country. "This new procedure will improve the safety and reproducibility of

Maryland Eye Surgeon Ordered to Pay $1.07 Million to Former Patient

2011-01-22T18:32:00.000-05:00

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered a Maryland eye surgeon to pay $1.07 million to a former patient who claimed his vision was damaged by laser eye surgery a decade earlier. The lawsuit against against Dr. Mark Whitten was filed by former patient David Cantalupo of Pennsylvania after a swift eye laser surgery procedure left him unable to see out of his left eye. According to an attorney

Monovision LASIK

2011-01-12T14:51:00.000-05:00

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 08, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Typical of medical progress, new procedures are usually inspired by what is learned from older procedures. Monovision LASIK developed out of a need to improve upon an earlier procedure called conductive keratoplasty, or CK. It's not that CK did not work-it is, in fact, a very successful treatment for presbyopia. But it is not a permanent

STAAR Surgical's Visian® ICL Surpasses 200,000 Implants

2011-01-07T21:05:00.000-05:00

MONROVIA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- STAAR Surgical Company (Nasdaq: STAA), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today announced that the worldwide total number of Visian® ICL implants in patients has exceeded 200,000. Since 1994, STAAR's Implantable Collamer® Lenses (ICLs) have been used in refractive eye surgery as an alternative

Excel Eye Center in Provo, Utah, Purchases the VISX Star S4 IR Excimer Laser for LASIK Vision Correction

2010-12-18T15:22:00.000-05:00

Excel Eye Center in Provo, Utah, is now able to provide a more convenient, comfortable and precise LASIK experience for patients with the purchase of the VISX S4 Excimer Laser. “We decided to purchase the laser rather than use a mobile unit for several reasons, the greatest being the ability to have the laser remain stationary and permanently located in a room with stable temperature and

Laser flap complications during LASIK surgery are infrequent and treatable, study finds

2010-12-16T21:44:00.000-05:00

Intraoperative LASIK eye surgery complications related to the creation of the corneal flap with a femtosecond laser are infrequent and usually can be corrected during the same surgical session, according to a study published in Journal of Refractive Surgery. Researchers at the University of Utah (Salt Lake City) and the University of Iowa (Iowa City) conducted a prospective study of 3,009

OptiMedica’s Catalys™ Precision Laser System Study Published in Science Translational Medicine Shows Marked Advancement in Cataract Surgery

2010-11-18T20:21:00.000-05:00

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global ophthalmic device company OptiMedica Corp. has announced that results from a clinical study of its Catalys Precision Laser System were published in the peer-reviewed journal Science Translational Medicine (“Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery with Integrated Optical Coherence Tomography,” Volume 2, Issue 58, November 17, 2010). The data showed

IRIDEX Granted U.S. Patent for MicroPulse(TM) Technology - A Fine Dose Control Technology Enabling Tissue Sparing Eye Surgeries With Visible Lasers

2010-10-15T21:21:00.000-05:00

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug 18, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- IRIDEX Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX) today announced the receipt of issuance of U.S. Patent No. 7,771,417, titled "Laser System with Short Pulse Characteristics And Its Method Of Use." This patent applies to the company's MicroPulse(TM) technology which provides the ophthalmologist with fine dose control of laser energy during eye

IRIDEX Granted U.S. Patent for Adjustable Laser Probe for Eye Surgery

2010-08-04T14:35:00.000-05:00

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IRIDEX Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX) today announced the receipt of an Issue Notification from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for U.S. Patent No. 7,766,904, "Adjustable Laser Probe For Use In Vitreoretinal Surgery." This patent applies to a number of consumable medical devices already in the IRIDEX product line, collectively identified

iFS LASIK Corrects Vision with No Blades and Removes Risks Associated with Contact Lenses

2010-01-23T14:06:00.000-05:00

Contact lenses are a great way to get rid of your glasses, but they come with some complications - especially if they're not properly cared for. Recurring eye infections can lead to corneal scarring and even blindness if not treated. For those who are candidates for LASIK, new advances have made it safer than ever.As featured recently on The Doctors, the Advanced IntraLase Femtosecond Laser (iFS)

State-Of-The-Art Multifocal LASIK Available and Affordable Only In Mexico Vision Clinics

2009-12-31T14:38:00.000-05:00

December 30, 2009 (FPRC) -- CHULA VISTA, CA Leading U.S. based medical experts, Angeles Health International is pioneering the field of eye surgery with its brand new LASIK Mexico alternative. The brand new procedure is designed to permanently correct multifocal vision impairments.Angeles Health International (AHI) is a U.S. based organization that organizes medical travel Mexico on behalf of

TLCVision to Restructure Debt in Pre-Arranged Chapter 11 Filing

2009-12-21T22:26:00.003-05:00

ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - December 21, 2009) - TLC Vision Corporation (NASDAQ: TLCV) (TSX: TLC), North America's premier eye care services company, said today that it has reached an agreement with holders of a majority of the Company's senior secured debt to restructure its balance sheet.To expedite its financial restructuring, which includes a pre-arranged plan of reorganization, the Company

Laser Eye Surgery Turns 21

2009-12-06T20:08:00.000-05:00

December 02, 2009 - Press Dispensary - Laser Eye Surgery comes of age at the end of 2009 as the procedure reaches its 21st birthday. It’s not only an iconic age but represents 21 years of freedom without complications.The world’s first laser eye surgery operation was performed in Germany in 1988, inspired by an eye injury in which a damaged cornea gave an unexpected vision improvement to the

Laser eye surgery doesn't damage corneas, study suggests

2009-11-17T14:47:00.000-05:00

While many people have undergone various vision-correction procedures in which laser light is used to reshape the cornea, there has been some people in and out of the medical profession who have worried the operations were causing damage that would eventually become apparent.Seeking to determine if these concerns are justified, doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., set out to assess the

FDA To Investigate Quality Of Life Problems Following LASIK Eye Surgery

2009-10-16T19:44:00.000-05:00

The US Food and Drug Administration has launched a collaborative study to investigate the potential impact of Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery on patients' quality of life. The project will seek to establish the proportion of LASIK patients in the US who experience significant post-procedure quality of life problems such as blurred vision and dry eyes.The FDA announced

Laser technology may soon be used for corneal transplants

2009-10-06T09:55:00.000-05:00

SINGAPORE: In what could be a medical breakthrough in Singapore, corneal transplants may soon be carried out using laser technology instead of by hand.You've probably heard of Lasik surgery to correct short-sightedness. That same technology could be used to perform corneal transplants.Clinical trials are underway and the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) hopes to offer it to patients within a

Davis Vision Center Publishes Study Comparing LASIK Costs to Wearing Eyeglasses and Contacts Over a Lifetime

2009-09-21T09:31:00.000-05:00

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) September 21, 2009 -- Undergoing a LASIK procedure could save a 20 year-old up to $48,000 over a lifetime and could pay for itself in as little as three years, claims a recent in-house study by Davis Vision Center of Salt Lake City. The study is published at http://www.davisvisionmd.com/blog/lasik-costs/lasik-vs-glasses-contacts/.The convenience alone of getting LASIK

Ultraelite – New advancement in laser eye technology

2009-09-09T16:54:00.000-05:00

Ultralase, the vision correction specialist, has today announced the launch of a new treatment, Ultraelite. Ultraelite uses technology which has the potential to deliver the best quality of vision of any laser eye surgery currently available to the UK and Irish market and will be offered at Ultralase clinics nationwide.Using technology more advanced than is available on any other laser platform,

In Mature LASIK Market, Competition, Recession Bring Down Prices

2009-07-09T09:42:00.001-05:00

NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 07/08/09 -- Up to half of the world's population will need corrective vision at some stage in their lives. But only about 10% of them will be diagnosed and treated, leaving an enormous potential pool of customers. Fulfilling this demand for both traditional and advanced refractive vision correction (RVC) treatments will propel the ophthalmology market to become one

Sharfstein Investigates LASIK Patients’ Complaints

2009-06-02T13:57:00.000-05:00

FDA acting commissioner Joshua Sharfstein told FDA Webview 5/21 that he is looking into complaints of many LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye vision enhancement surgery patients that the agency has failed to honor its commitments to investigate their complaints since 2006 that the technique has unacceptable risks.The primary issue in their complaints is that, with an

Boston Laser Eye Surgery Clinic use advanced Lasik procedures to improve Patient’s vision

2009-03-06T16:35:00.000-05:00

(NewDesignWorld Press Release Center) -- A growing number of people are choosing to undergo the Laser eye surgery procedure known as iLasik. More than 2 million people in the USA have had laser eye surgery and demand is growing as awareness of its benefits grows among consumers. This new development in laser vision correction is helping people see without glasses or contacts, freeing them to live

Kevin Niksarli, MD of Manhattan Lasik Center Announces Successful Use of iLASIK Procedure Incorporating Monovision

2009-02-19T10:31:00.000-05:00

The recent FDA approval of iLASIK procedure for monovision now allows surgeons to more accurately correct the distance as well as the near vision of presbyopes, states Kevin Niksarli, MD of Manhattan Lasik Center. This has made LASIK, an already great and popular procedure, even more versatile for those with presbyopia.New York, NY (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- Beginning in the mid 40s, everyone

Soldiers in line for laser eye surgery

2009-02-09T20:19:00.000-05:00

Canada's military is moving toward surgically enhancing the vision of its soldiers, sailors and airmen, hoping to better equip them for combat and other demanding jobs -- without the hassle of eyeglasses or contact lenses.The Department of National Defence recently issued a tender for contractors to develop a detailed laser eye surgery program, noting that corrected vision is particularly

Abbott Expands Its Growing Medical Device Business With Acquisition of Advanced Medical Optics (AMO)

2009-01-25T12:11:00.000-05:00

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. and SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) (NYSE: EYE) announced today a definitive agreement for Abbott to acquire AMO for $22 per share in cash, for a total transaction value of approximately $2.8 billion, inclusive of estimated net debt at the time of closing. Based in Santa Ana, Calif., AMO is a global leader

Dello Russo Laser Vision Opens New LASIK Eye Surgery Center in Long Island, NY

2008-12-19T08:21:00.000-05:00

Long Island, NY (PRWeb) December 19, 2008 -- Dello Russo Laser Vision, family-run Tri-state area Lasik eye surgery center, announces the opening of its newest facility in Long Island, NY, making consultations and evaluations for LASIK eye surgery at 1979 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park - a location which is easily accessible to residents of the area. Having just opened its doors on December 10, 2008

Beware Eye-Op ‘Tourism’, Warns LasikSurgeryRX.com

2008-12-11T17:41:00.000-05:00

LasikSurgeryRX.com (www.lasiksurgeryrx.com), a Lasik surgery resource site, has today warned patients to take care when considering travelling abroad for eye-operations, and to ensure they do their homework before jetting off to save on medical bills.(11 December 2008) - - LasikSurgeryRX.com (www.lasiksurgeryrx.com), a Lasik eye surgery information site, has today issued a stark warning to

Laser clinics in optimistic mood

2008-12-04T16:47:00.000-05:00

Despite the economic climate, 2008 has witnessed the largest expansion of refractive surgery clinics since 2002, the findings of Optician's annual refractive surgery survey have revealed.The survey identified 128 clinics in the UK, 23 more than 2007 and further clinics have opened since the research was conducted.According to the chief executives of Optical Express and Ultralase, the UK's largest

LASIK Washington DC Surgeons Announce Winner ...

2008-11-19T13:35:00.000-05:00

26-year-old Jennifer Boozel of Baltimore is the winner of the Destroy Your Glasses Contest, sponsored by the Eye Doctors of Washington in the DC and Maryland area. Jennifer's video was picked out of 15 submitted entries. The winning submission can be viewed at edow.com.The Destroy Your Glasses contest invited individuals to come up with the most creative way of obliterating their glasses and

Refractive Surgical Practices In HIV-Positive Persons

2008-11-15T17:32:00.000-05:00

ScienceDaily (Nov. 11, 2008) — People who are HIV-positive are now living longer, healthier lives, thanks to antiretroviral therapy and other treatment advances, and the number of HIV-positive people seeking LASIK, intraocular lenses following cataract removal, and similar procedures is likely to grow in coming years.Ahmad A. Aref, M.D., Pennsylvania State Hershey Eye Center, Pennsylvania State

Economy takes toll on Lasik eye surgeries

2008-11-13T11:11:00.001-05:00

By TERRY KINNEYThe number of vision correction surgeries performed by one of the nation's largest Lasik providers continues to plummet, mostly because money is tight and people are buying bread and milk rather than expensive cosmetic or elective surgery, analysts say.At LCA-Vision Inc., which operates 77 LasikPlus vision correction centers in 33 states, the number of procedures is down by half

Historic LASIK Surgery Performed on Quadriplegic Patient to Preserve his Communication Abilities

2008-11-09T08:52:00.002-05:00

BERGENFIELD, N.J., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric Abrue(30), a quadriplegic patient who is dependent on a respirator since he was eight years old, had a historic and highly successful LASIK procedure performedby Drs. Jeffrey and Joseph Dello Russo. Eric fell from a monkey bar in a playground in 1986, breaking hisneck and severing his spinal cord. Since that day, hesuffers from Quadriplegia, being

LCA-Vision Named Provider for New Insured Lasik Product

2008-10-28T15:10:00.000-05:00

CINCINNATI, Oct 28, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- LCA-Vision Inc, a leading provider of laser vision correction services under the LasikPlus(R) brand, today announced that it will serve as a network laser vision provider for a new insurance benefit underwritten by a nationally known, "A-" (Excellent) rated insurance carrier, Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York. The

LasikAbroad.co.uk Helps Patients Book Medical Holidays for Laser Eye Surgery in Turkey

2008-10-25T08:40:00.000-05:00

Huskvarna, Sweden -- October 24, 2008 -- Western Europeans who want to save money on laser eye surgery have a new option thanks to the Lasik abroad service offered by Salveo Travel. The company arranges medical holidays for patients to receive laser eye treatments in Istanbul where, for less than the cost of surgery alone at home, patients can receive equal or better treatment from qualified

A ray of light for the myopic

2008-10-20T20:45:00.000-05:00

NEW technology with the ability to track rotation of the eyeball during laser eye surgery is offering hope to those with serious myopia and astigmatism.Such patients were previously deterred from opting for Laser-Assisted In situ Keratomileusis or LASIK, a type of refractive laser eye surgery used to correct myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism, said consultant

Akorn, Inc. Announces the FDA Approval of Akten(TM) Ophthalmic Gel 3.5%

2008-10-13T09:26:00.002-05:00

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Oct 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Akorn, Inc. (AKRX:AKRX today announced the FDA approval of NDA 22-221 for Akten(TM) Ophthalmic Gel 3.5%, a topical, ocular anesthetic formulation. The NDA was filed June 29, 2007 following the results from a randomized, placebo controlled, Phase III clinical trial in 209 subjects who met the primary endpoint in all three dosing arms (p<0.001).

Lasik Washington DC Surgeons Use Online Video Sharing as a Platform to Promote and Host Free Lasik Contest

2008-09-26T15:50:00.000-05:00

Washington, D.C. (Vocus/PRWEB ) September 26, 2008 -- No longer needing glasses or contacts could become a reality for many people, thanks to the Destroy Your Glasses Contest. Due to the current economy, some with impaired vision may have had to put their dream of getting safe, quality LASIK on hold. However, they no longer have to wait. The Eye Doctors of Washington are willing to help foot the

Thinner flaps, corneal sculpting make LASIK viable in high myopia

2008-09-11T10:35:00.000-05:00

Advances in LASIK technology allow for successful LASIK procedures in higher degrees of myopia, two experts say. With the ability to create thinner flaps, LASIK is the procedure of choice in –4 D to –10 D cases, Ioannis Pallikaris, MD, PhD, said at the World Ophthalmology Congress in Hong Kong.Dr. Pallikaris, an innovator of LASIK technologies, said femtosecond laser technology can be combined

Ohio-Based Lasik Surgery Company Struggles

2008-09-07T09:21:00.001-05:00

CINCINNATI -- The number of laser eye surgery procedures conducted by publicly traded LCA-Vision Inc. dropped 38 percent in the second quarter from a year ago, a reflection of industrywide troubles.In a faltering economy, consumers are more likely to choose glasses or contacts instead of shelling out thousands of dollars for the usually popular Lasik eye surgery."When times are good, some people

NJ LASIK Doctor Has Rare Dual Certification

2008-09-03T10:36:00.000-05:00

There are two organizations which provide certification of LASIK surgeons based on surgical skills and results. Dr. Daniel Goldberg has a rare dual certification from both the Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance (an independent, nonprofit, patient and consumer health organization that evaluates and verifies the quality of the surgeries provided by select refractive surgeons in the

Patient selection key to success of LASIK monovision for correcting presbyopia

2008-07-25T15:55:00.000-05:00

LASIK monovision is a viable and increasingly accepted method for correcting presbyopic and pre-presbyopic refractive surgery candidates, according to results from a recent study.In addition, crossed monovision, in which the dominant eye is corrected for near vision, may be applied successfully in suitable candidates."Although the overall success of monovision was good, patient selection is

Leading Technology Introduced at Atlantic Laser Vision Center in New Jersey

2008-07-20T13:20:00.000-05:00

LASIK eye surgery is one of the most commonly performed elective surgical procedures in the United States. With approximately 1.4 million LASIK procedures performed each year, the demand for the procedure has continued to increase. With that demand comes the need for continued advancements in technologies and equipment in laser vision correction.Dr. Daniel BGoldberg, Director of Refractive/LASIK

Alternative to LASIK Increases Momentum with U.S. Consumers

2008-07-14T20:13:00.003-05:00

MONROVIA, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire-/ -- STAAR Surgical Company (Nasdaq: STAA) announced today that Visian ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens), a tiny, flexible lens implanted in the eye to correct refractive errors, continues to gain momentum with consumers in the U.S.market. The Visian ICL is often referred to as the "implantable contact lens" by patients and physicians. According to preliminary

Pediatric LASIK safe, effective, stable over 10 years

2008-07-04T13:53:00.000-05:00

HONG KONG LASIK in children was shown to be safe, effective and fairly stable over 10 years of follow-up in a long-term study presented here."LASIK in children has the same efficacy, predictability and safety margin of others. Of course, your nomogram should be changed depending on the condition of the other eye," Osama Ibrahim, MD, said at the World Ophthalmology Congress. Dr. Ibrahim said he

New Study On Costs of LASIK Surgery vs. Lifelong Contact Lens Costs

2008-06-17T17:44:00.000-05:00

/24-7PressRelease/ - OCEANSIDE, CA, June 15, 2008 - If you wear contacts or glasses and have considered LASIK Surgery but are concerned about the cost, think about this - LASIK will pay for itself in about three years.How could that be? Consider that LASIK is a one-time fee, while glasses and contact lenses require a lifetime commitment.A doctor's visit to examine your eyes every two years is the

STAAR Surgical's LASIK Alternative Expands U.S. Market Gains

2008-06-12T19:54:00.002-05:00

MONROVIA, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- STAAR Surgical Company (Nasdaq: STAA), a leadingdeveloper, manufacture and marketer of minimally invasiveophthalmic products, today announced that Visian ICL(TM)(Implantable Collamer Lens) sales in the U.S. for the secondquarter have already exceeded the total sales for both thefirst quarter of 2008 and the second quarter of 2007. Thecompany also

Soldiers Receive Free Memorial Day Lasik Surgery Before Going to Iraq

2008-05-25T20:58:00.000-05:00

BERGENFIELD, N.J., May 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Two-dozen members of the Army's 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment yesterday captured the offices of Dello Russo LaserVision, getting ready for their upcoming deployment in Iraq. Instead of shooting targets with blurry eyes, they were undergoing a Lasik procedure that allows them to have 20/20 vision within an hour. Drs. Joseph and Jeffery

Global Laser Vision Surpasses 1,000 i-LASIK (iLASIK)

2008-05-22T13:26:00.002-05:00

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2008 -- Global Laser Vision Medical Centers, the premier center for Laser Vision Correction in San Diego and Orange County, has now treated over 1,000 vision correction patients with advanced i-LASIK, also known as Intralase or All Laser Lasik.The IntraLase FS (femtosecond) replaces the older technology of using a hand-held microkeratome with a blade to create a

Presby-LASIK may be better option than multifocal IOLs, study shows

2008-05-21T09:10:00.001-05:00

PARIS — Both multifocal IOLs and presby-LASIK are viable solutions for presbyopia correction, but the latter has a greater range of visual acuity at different distances, according to a study presented here."Presbyopic LASIK using the Gaussian ablation type, which means a +1.7 D, 3-mm optical zone, slightly decentered 1 mm inferiorly and nasally, is able to provide an acceptable level of distance

Advanced Medical Optics Receives FDA Clearance For iFS(TM) Advanced Femtosecond Laser

2008-05-16T22:07:00.001-05:00

New 5th Generation Laser Essential Part of iLASIK(TM) Technology SuiteSANTA ANA, Calif., May 14, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) (NYSE: EYE), a global leader in ophthalmic surgical devices and eye care products, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the iFS(TM) Advanced Femtosecond Laser.Capable of creating a corneal flap during the

Experts urge clearer warnings about Lasik risks

2008-05-05T11:01:00.001-05:00

A panel of medical advisers — mostly eye doctors wearing glasses — listened to tales of woe and wonder on April 25 from people who sought to get rid of their specs through Lasik surgery.What was clear by day's end: The vast majority of people undergoing laser eye surgery benefit and are happy, but a small fraction, perhaps fewer than 1 percent, suffer serious, life-changing side effects: worse

Los Angeles Laser Vision Correction Quality of Life Survey Reviewed By FDA

2008-04-29T15:57:00.000-05:00

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than 99% of patients reported their quality of life to be as expected or better after laser vision correction surgery, even though 2% report complications that are frequently or always problematic, according to a national patient survey conducted in conjunction with Los Angeles refractive surgeon Dr. Andrew Caster for the nonprofit Council for Refractive Surgery

Federal panel seeks clearer warnings on Lasik vision-correction surgery

2008-04-25T22:04:00.000-05:00

WASHINGTON - 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 that the government warn more clearly about the risks of the hugely popular operations.About 700,000 Americans a year undergo the elective laser surgery. Like golf star and famed Lasik recipient Tiger Woods

As Economy Slows, So Do Laser Eye Surgeries

2008-04-24T06:12:00.000-05:00

Call it the Lasik indicator. With the weak economy forcing consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, the number of laser vision-correction surgeries has been falling — as it did during the last recession.More than 800,000 Americans underwent Lasik surgery in 2007, a slight increase from 2006. But the numbers started slumping along with the economy in the second half of last year. And

Allegretto Wave System Expands the Boundaries of Candidacy for Lasik

2008-04-12T13:35:00.000-05:00

HOUSTON, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--Apr 8, 2008 -- As a result of eight years of experience with the Allegretto Excimer Laser Systems, doctors at the International EyeCare Laser Center in Houston have found a dramatic increase in the number of candidates eligible for lasik surgery."Not all lasik centers apply the same methods," says Dr. Charles R. Moore, Founder and Medical Director of International

ASCRS To Participate In and Co-Fund Study on Post-LASIK Quality of Life with U.S. Food and Drug Administration

2008-04-08T10:44:00.001-05:00

CHICAGO - (Business Wire) The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) today announced that it will participate in a post-LASIK quality of life study with the Joint LASIK Study Task Force, which includes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Eye Institute (NEI), ASCRS and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. ASCRS also announced that the ASCRS Foundation

Owner of Renton laser eye surgery center sought

2008-04-06T10:24:00.000-05:00

LEVI PULKKINENState health officials are investigating the owner of a Renton laser eye surgery center after he unexpectedly left town and closed his business more than a month ago.Dr. Christopher Phillips, owner of Lomas Eye Care Center, shut the doors on his clinic Feb. 29 after telling staff members that they were no longer needed, health officials and former Lomas employees said.Now, the state

Selecting a Laser Eye Surgeon: Does Experience Matter?

2008-04-03T20:12:00.001-05:00

LASIK is one of the most successful medical procedures practiced today, with over 95 % of patients reporting satisfaction with their LASIK results. This is largely because the variables of the LASIK procedure deal largely with optics, one of the most exact sciences. In fact, because of the exactitude of optics, many of the steps in the LASIK operation are becoming completely automated. So, to

Custom Lasik vs. Traditional Lasik

2008-03-27T09:17:00.001-05:00

Custom LASIK is a huge advance on traditional LASIK. There are several companies that manufacture LASIK systems for custom LASIK, each with its own trade name. The VISX CustomVue system is one of the best-known systems, used by many highly-qualified LASIK surgeons who want to give their patients the best vision correction possible. There is also Alcon’s CustomCornea® and the Bausch & Lomb Zyoptix

Lasik and Children

2008-03-23T10:56:00.001-05:00

/24-7PressRelease/ - March 23, 2008 - LASIK (Laser-Assisted in SItu Keratomileusis) is a safe and effective procedure approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use on adults aged 18 or older. However, it is not approved for children, and it is not likely to be in the near future. To understand why, let us briefly talk first about how the eye works and how LASIK corrects it.How the

Lasik critics feel shunned by FDA

2008-03-21T14:53:00.002-05:00

Sabine Vollmer As federal regulators prepare to hold their first hearing on how complications from laser eye surgery affect a patient's quality of life, patients are worried that they are being shut out.The Food and Drug Administration has said it will hold a public hearing on the issue this spring, but patients who have requested to speak at the event cannot get confirmation from the FDA on the

FDA-backed task force scrutinizing data on quality of life after LASIK

2008-03-19T16:36:00.000-05:00

By Matt HassonLeaders in ophthalmology have responded swiftly to a syndicated news report that presented suicide as a potential complication of LASIK surgery, citing a review of patient satisfaction data that showed 95.4% of LASIK patients were satisfied with visual outcomes over the last decade.According to information provided by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the

Ophthalmic organizations, government agencies join forces to discuss clinical trial for dissatisfied LASIK patients

2008-03-17T21:25:00.000-05:00

SAN FRANCISCO — The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, in conjunction with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the National Eye Institute, have assembled a joint task force charged with formulating a viable study design to identify dissatisfied post-LASIK patients, define their significant symptoms and evaluate the influence of

Surgeon: New excimer laser exceeds expectations

2008-03-12T20:47:00.000-05:00

ALICANTE, Spain — With the new Schwind Amaris excimer laser system, which "redefines perfection in corneal refractive surgery," the sixth generation of excimer lasers is born, according to a surgeon speaking here at the Alicante Refractiva International meeting.Jorge L. Alió, MD, PhD, Ocular Surgery News Europe/Asia-Pacific Edition Editorial Board Chairman and chairman of the Alicante meeting,

LASIK Patients Report More Than 95 Percent Satisfaction Rate Worldwide, First Study of Global Scientific Literature Finds

2008-03-06T20:54:00.000-05:00

FAIRFAX, Va. - (Business Wire) Worldwide, an average 95.4 percent of LASIK patients are satisfied with their new vision, according to the first review of the world body of scientific literature, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) announced today.With 16.3 million patients having had LASIK worldwide, and more than a decade of clinical study and technological innovation

LASIK safety

2008-03-05T07:09:00.001-05:00

Richard L. Lindstrom, MDThis is in response to "LASIK failure toll can be high; FDA to study effects of complications from eye surgery; some blame them for depression, suicide" (News, Feb. 25). The premise of the article was based upon incomplete, unpublished, anecdotal research, and does a disservice to the millions of Americans who elect to undergo vision correction surgery each year.It was

Athletes love Lasik surgery; team managers, doctors wary of its risks

2008-03-04T10:11:00.002-05:00

Bill Lubinger and Mike KronerBabe Ruth set slugging records with a lazy eye. Had there been a surgery to correct it, no telling what stratosphere the Bambino may have reached.Unlike steroids or human growth hormone, Lasik eye surgery -- a procedure that uses lasers to correct common vision problems -- isn't banned from sports for unnaturally boosting physical ability. So even athletes at the top

Scientists discover who is likely to get dry eye syndrome after LASIK surgery

2008-03-03T16:02:00.001-05:00

Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have found that people with a certain low level of tear production are more likely to develop chronic dry eye syndrome after LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), laser refractive surgery to correct near- and far-sightedness than those with more plentiful tears. Their research, published in the January issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and

Johns Hopkins APL Licenses Eye Drops That Reduce Laser-Surgery ‘Haze’

2008-02-28T15:16:00.000-05:00

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) of Laurel, Md., has licensed a nationally and internationally patented formula for eye drops that could speed healing and prevent cloudiness after laser vision-correction surgery. The exclusive licensing agreement allows Illinois-based AdPharma, Inc. to develop, seek regulatory approval for and market the drops,

InView Vision Laser Surgery Center Continues Revolutionizing Eye Health with the Optomap(R)

2008-02-26T21:02:00.001-05:00

InView, The Leader in Vision Correction now offers the optomap(R) Retinal Examination as a standard testing procedure to all patients who visit the practice for a pre-LASIK vision correction surgery evaluation. The optomap(R) is a comprehensive retinal examination that allows the doctors at InView the ability to get a comprehensive view of the eye prior to laser surgery. InView is the only

LASIK failure toll can be high

2008-02-25T10:30:00.001-05:00

Sabine VollmerRALEIGH, N.C. - Patients who undergo vision-correcting laser eye surgery sign a release form with an extensive list of risks, but some researchers and former patients say a potential complication is not mentioned: depression that can lead to suicide.In response to patient complaints, the Food and Drug Administration plans to convene a large, national study to examine the

SynergEyes, Inc. Launches New Post-Surgical Hybrid Contact Lens

2008-02-22T11:35:00.004-05:00

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SynergEyes, Inc.,of Carlsbad, CA, recently launched a revolutionary hybridcontact lens designed for people who need further visioncorrection after undergoing refractive vision surgery.SynergEyes(R) PS (post-surgical) is also designed forpeople who have experienced some type of cornealtrauma or suffer from certain degenerative visionconditions. SynergEyes(R)

It's all in eye of beholder

2008-02-21T20:28:00.001-05:00

Juan C. Rodriguez South Florida Sun-SentinelJUPITER - Mark Hendrickson isn't the first pitcher to undergo LASIK eye surgery, but he might be the first that did it to improve his hitting.After going 1 for 46 with 24 strikeouts since a mid-2006 trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Hendrickson determined he should do better. His vision was a problem."My hitting is what pushed me to really do it," said

Laser Eye Surgery Prices Plummet In UK

2008-02-20T07:41:00.000-05:00

Prices for laser eye surgery treatment in the UK have fallen by up to 80% for correction of short sight. However, tremendous variation between clinics means a difference in price of up to £4,000 for the same glasses prescription.London, UK (PRWEB) February 20, 2008 -- Recent pricing changes for laser eye surgery across the UK mean people can pay nearly £4,000 more to get rid of their glasses at

Troops with contact lenses may get free laser surgery (UK)

2008-02-18T21:39:00.001-05:00

David Rose and Michael EvansCombat troops who wear contact lenses and struggle to cope in the dusty conditions of Iraq and Afghanistan may be offered free laser eye surgery, The Times has been told.Lieutenant-General Louis Lillywhite, the Surgeon-General, said that he had ordered an internal review because of the pressure he was under to find a solution for troops complaining of eyesight

3i eyes growth following deal for Ultralase

2008-02-16T17:55:00.000-05:00

LASER eye surgery company Ultralase has been bought for £174.5m by private equity company 3i which plans to expand the group throughout the UK.Leeds-based Ultralase has treated thousands of patients including Olympic medallists Sir Steve Redgrave, Jonathan Edwards and Sharron Davies as well as Dragons' Den star Duncan Ballantyne.The company currently operates 17 eye laser clinics in the UK

Zecotek Announces New Surgical Laser

2008-02-14T07:32:00.001-05:00

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 14, 2008) - Zecotek Photonics Inc. today announced the introduction of its SL 1.4 Fiber Coupled Laser, designed specifically for surgical applications in the ophthalmic market where it can be used for a variety of coagulatory procedures."We are very pleased to be introducing this new laser," said Dr. A.F. Zerrouk, Chairman, President, and CEO of

LASIK MD is named one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies

2008-02-13T06:51:00.001-05:00

MONTREAL, Feb. 12 /CNW Telbec/ - LASIK MD, Canada's leading provider oflaser vision correction, is proud to announce that it is a winner of Canada's50 Best Managed Companies for 2007. This prestigious award is part of anational competition sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, NationalPost and Queen's School of Business."We are honoured to be recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best

Lasik prices expected to fall further when private sector publishes bill sizes (Singapore)

2008-02-10T07:19:00.000-05:00

SINGAPORE: Inflation and healthcare costs may be on the rise but the cost of Lasik surgeries has bucked the trend.Eye doctors expect rates to fall further when the private sector joins the public sector in its current practice of publishing the size of their medical bills.Singapore has one of the highest rates of myopia in the world, so there is a ready pool of people eager to do away with

Costs Go Down, Confidence Goes Up as Consumers Take Advantage of Easy, Safe and Affordable LASIK Surgery

2008-02-08T13:38:00.001-05:00

LAKE WORTH, FL--(Marketwire - February 8, 2008) - Since LASIK surgery emerged as a viable option to correct vision problems, practitioners estimate that only ten percent of America's eligible population has had the procedure. That's a substantial number, but it still begs the question: What is the other 90 percent waiting for? If recent trends are an indicator, they're not waiting for much

San Diego Refractive Surgeon First to Provide iLASIK

2008-02-06T21:35:00.000-05:00

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Approved for use on consumers almost a decade ago, more than 11 million LASIK procedures have been performed to-date, making it the most-common elective surgical procedure in the U.S. Today, laser vision correction is more safe and effective than ever before with the introduction of the iLASIK procedure. The iLASIK procedure is the innovative combination of two

FDA to study possible link between depression and failed Lasik

2008-02-03T08:31:00.000-05:00

Sabine Vollmer, Staff WriterPatients who undergo vision-correcting laser eye surgery sign a release form with an extensive list of risks, but some researchers and former patients say a potential complication is not mentioned: depression that can lead to suicide.In response to patient complaints, the Food and Drug Administration plans to convene a large, national study to examine the relationship

The iLASIK(TM) Procedure Debuts with Leading Technologies Creating the First 100 Percent Tailor-Made Vision Correction Procedure

2008-02-01T06:58:00.000-05:00

SANTA ANA, Calif., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When it comes to achieving 20/20 vision, no two eyes are alike -- and, as such neither should be your vision correction. Launching nationwide, the iLASIK(TM) procedure is the very first vision correction procedure designed to be 100 percent custom- fit from beginning to end. The iLASIK(TM) procedure addresses the uniqueness of your two eyes --