Laser vision correction was first performed about 30 years ago. PRK was the first procedure developed using the excimer laser. PRK is still around today, though LASIK is more popular. Here’s the story how it all started with a patient who had cancer…
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Lasik Eye Surgery – FDA Releases Quality Of Life Project Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released an update on a three-phase study of the LASIK procedure carried out to improve vision, in order to assess the impact that the LASIK procedure has on the quality of life of those who choose…
Federal Agencies Keep a Sharp Eye on LASIK-Associated Problems
A clinical trial of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedures slated to begin at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, in California, during the next 3 months will serve as a template for a national study looking at the safety and effect…
Federal Agencies Keep a Sharp Eye on LASIK-Associated Problems
A clinical trial of LASIK procedures slated to begin during the next 3 months will serve as a template for a national study looking at the safety and effectiveness of the vision-enhancing procedure. Medscape Medical News