Zeiss MEL 90 excimer laser gains FDA approval
ZEISS Medical Technology announced that its MEL 90 excimer laser has received U.S. FDA approval for treating myopia, hyperopia, and mixed astigmatism. The MEL 90 integrates into a corneal refractive...
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Zeiss MEL 90 excimer laser gains FDA approval
ZEISS Medical Technology announced that its MEL 90 excimer laser has received U.S. FDA approval for treating myopia, hyperopia, and mixed astigmatism. The MEL 90 integrates into a corneal refractive...
Ablation depth crucial in corneal sensitivity recovery within 3 months of LASEK
Corneal sensitivity in individuals undergoing laser-assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy (LASEK) refractive surgery experiences a temporary decrease, particularly in the center of the cornea, but returns to preoperative levels within 3 months,...
A Healthy Corneal Surface Helps Ensure Optimal Lasik Outcomes
An emphasis on education ensures patients understand the importance of optimizing the ocular surface before and after corneal refractive surgery. By Lisa K. Feulner, MD, PhD Femtosecond-assisted wavefront-guided LASIK is...
The EVO Collamer Lens Transends Challenges of Earlier ICLs
Newest FDA approved refractive surgery draws on decades of advances to give patients maximum correction with minimal risk. Lance Kugler, MD and Drew Dickson, MD The decades-long evolution of refractive...
Patient Selection for Presbyopia-Correcting Drops: Think Big
Who is the best candidate? We won’t know until we try. By Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO To give us an idea of who is most likely to benefit from... ...
Combining therapies improve post-LASIK dry eye symptoms
Combining therapies such as intense pulsed light (IPL), heated eye mask (HEM), and 0.1% sodium hyaluronate (SH), may help improve the signs and symptoms of post-LASIK dry eye, according to...
Onset of neuropathic corneal pain post-LASIK often delayed
In patients who experience neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) following LASIK, the mean onset of symptoms was delayed at 9.6 months, according to a study. In this retrospective medical record review,...
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