Femtosecond laser-assisted corneal tattooing easily, effectively masks iris defects

A femtosecond laser-assisted technique of corneal tattooing effectively covers up iris defects, eliminating the problems that derive from abnormal light penetration and giving the eye a better cosmetic appearance.
“Patients with iris defect typically suffer from glare, light sensitivity and sometimes double vision because a second hole in the iris creates a second pupil and a ghost image,” Keith Walter, MD, told Ocular Surgery News.
He spoke about three causes of iris defect, the first of which is eye trauma and the second, which is even more common, is cataract (Read more...)

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