Latest News from USAEyes Lasik Patient Advocacy. http://www.usaeyes.org/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:35:01 -0700 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:21:58 -0700 FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) http://www.usaeyes.org/images/usaeyes-logo-150x66.gif http://www.usaeyes.org USAEyes Lasik Patient Advocacy 150 66 After multiple Lasik advertising complaints, the FDA has told Lasik doctors to talk about limitations and risks. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/fda-lasik-risk.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:21:58 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance The role of age, sex, and eye dominance predicts monovision success. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/monovision-lasik-selection.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:50:00 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Nearsighted vision correction with Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) declared stable and safe in new report. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/prk-stable-14-years-long-term.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:35:46 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance The US FDA has responded to patient experiences with LASIK and how to improve information for patients. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/FDA-Lasik-response.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:47:39 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance The FDA will review results from the USAEyes Competence Opinion Relative to Expectation (CORE) Lasik patient survey. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/FDA-Lasik-Hearing.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:57:28 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Survey shows US eye surgeons about four times more likely to have had Lasik or similar vision correction surgery. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-eye-doctors.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Wed, 9 Apr 2008 12:03:19 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Joint task force with ophthalmic and medical organizations to review patient quality of life after Lasik. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/fda-lasik-quality-study.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:03:13 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Film star advocates after successful Lasik. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/beckinsale-lasik.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:07:27 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance An analysis of over 2,000 medical studies indicates over 95% of Lasik patients are satisfied. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-success-rate.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Thu, 6 Mar 2008 21:08:52 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Custom All-Laser Lasik has the "right stuff" for U.S. astronauts. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/nasa-lasik.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:33:23 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Cleveland Cavaliers star player selects Lasik doctor certified by nonprofit patient advocacy. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-lebron-james.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:51:18 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Multi-university study finds Lasik satisfaction even with large pupils. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-quality-life.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:07:19 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Study shows eye tracking during laser eye surgery especially important for astigmatism correction. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/eye-tracking-lasik.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:12:04 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance New survey shows websites not affiliated with a specific company preferred. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/Lasik-Internet-Trust.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:13:03 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Lasik patient information meets Health On the Net Foundation requirements for usefulness and reliability. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/USAEyes-HON-accredited.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:18:46 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Already common monovision Lasik to reduce the need for reading glasses is officially approved by FDA. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/FDA-monovision-lasik.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:46:58 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Patient advocacy website USAEyes named "reliable Web source of information about LASIK". http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/congress-recommends-usaeyes.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Wed, 4 Jul 2007 12:19:21 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Laser eye surgery a priority for Special Forces; glasses considered a danger. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/free-lasik-soldiers.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:39:48 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance FDA issues warning letter after inspection of clinical trials for approval of new Visian ICL and review of adverse effects of current ICL. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/visian-icl-fda.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:39:55 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Court affirms arbitrator's award after claims The Laser Vision Institute interfered with medical decisions and understated Lasik risks. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/lvi-court.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:45:52 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance A substance found in oven cleaner could be used to treat the eye disease glaucoma, US research suggests. http://www.USAEyes.org/lasik/library/glaucoma-oven-cleaner.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:09:34 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Previous recall due to bacterial infection, most recent recall is due to higher risk of infections. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/amo-moisture-plus-contact-recall.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Mon, 28 May 2007 17:56:35 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance US military pilots previously restricted to PRK may now have All-Laser Lasik. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-air-force.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Sat, 26 May 2007 09:42:41 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance SEC concerns lead to restatement of revenue and earnings due to Lasik chain's Lifetime Acuity Program concerns. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasikplus-warranty.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Tue, 8 May 2007 22:09:04 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Analysis of many studies affirms more people see well without glasses after the popular laser eye surgery. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-results-improved.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Wed, 2 May 2007 10:02:28 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Program to provide automated access to Lasik doctor malpractice and sanction information. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/hhs-npdb.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:29:51 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Doctors in Greece report Lasik patients corrected for high myopia (nearsighted, shortsighted) vision may remain stable 11 years after the popular laser eye surgery. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-stable-high-myope.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Thu, 8 Mar 2007 15:37:32 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Voluntary recall of 12 lots of Bausch & Lomb ReNu MultiPlus contact lens solution. No patient problems reported. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/ReNu-MultiPlus-Recall.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Tue, 6 Mar 2007 19:56:18 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Reports of serious Lasik complications lead to recall of all Alcon LADARVision 6000 laser units worldwide. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/ladarvision-6000-recall.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:25:16 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Zeiss receives FDA approval for femtosecond laser to be used for All-Laser Lasik. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/visumax-all-laser-lasik.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:47:43 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Voluntary recall in US and Puerto Rico due to particles identified as mold. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/systane-recall-mold.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:50:43 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance US military pilots are restricted from Lasik due to extreme conditions, however All-Laser Lasik is being evaluated. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/all-laser-lasik-navy-pilot.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:34:40 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Subcommittee on health hears expert discusses inconsistent Lasik price offers, misleading advertising, and quality differences http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-price.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:33:09 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Contamination not the cause, however MoistureLoc formula with poor compliance may have contributed to fungus infections. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/renu-moistureloc-fungus-final.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:30:05 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance A study of Lasik and PRK patients 10 years after surgery indicates stability and safety of the popular laser eye surgeries to reduce the need for glasses and contacts. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-long-term.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:54:52 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Metal fragments may be in 500mg acetaminophen caplets of store brand Tylenol alternatives. Brand name Tylenol products not affected. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/acetaminophen-fda.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:11:57 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Lasik patient advocacy website USAEyes.org has attained top 10 natural Internet search engine positioning at all five of the most popular search engines for the highly competitive "Lasik" search term. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/usaeyes-top-search-lasik.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:08:06 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance University Eye Institute compares study data indicating complications worse with contacts than laser eye surgery. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-safer-contacts.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Mon, 9 Oct 2006 21:42:31 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Ophthalmologists have developed a formula that slashes by nearly two-thirds the likelihood that patients will need repeat visits to an eye surgeon to adjust their vision after their initial LASIK visit. That is because the formula makes it more likely that surgeons will get it right the first time. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/fewer-lasik-enhancements.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:41:28 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved WaveLight's wavefront-guided procedure, a LASIK treatment approach that combines the Allegro Analyzer with the 200 hertz Allegretto Wave excimer laser. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/allegretto-wavefront-guided.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:01:57 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Study shows small but distinctly better Lasik outcome for patients who wore only soft contact lenses. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-contact-lens.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:47:30 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance FDA approves pen-like device that measures pressure inside the eye through the eyelid and without touching the eye. Simplifies test for glaucoma. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/eyelid-tonometer.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:06:16 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Patients who are using Flomax for treatment of prostate enlargement and are considering Refractive Lens Exchange - an alternative to Lasik laser eye surgery - need to notify their eye doctor they are taking or have taken the drug, according to the Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance (CRSQA, www.USAEyes.org), a nonprofit patient advocacy. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/prostate-cataract-flomax-rle.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:51:28 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Study Shows 93 Percent Corrected to 20/20 or Better at Three-Month Follow-Up http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/zeiss-mel-80-fda.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:41:15 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Three medical societies today advised patients taking certain drugs to treat prostate enlargement to inform their eye surgeon about these medications before undergoing eye surgery. These drugs can potentially cause complications during cataract surgery. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/aao-prostate-flomax.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:46:50 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Multifaceted program promotes eye health with free contact lens cases, free contacts, and detailed contact lens use education. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/bausch-contact-wear-care.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Sat, 1 Jul 2006 11:13:10 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Lasik will often cause temporary dry eye symptoms. Residents of communities known for dry eye should be evaluated for the chronic condition as a part of the decision about Lasik, All-Laser Lasik, PRK, LASEK, or Epi-Lasik. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/dry-eye-las-vegas.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:10:38 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance US military expedites laser eye surgery for troops being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, citing risk of contacts and glasses in battlefield. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/troops-lasik-iraq-afghanistan.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes - glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:27:34 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Lasik internet search activity drops immediately after news of fungus related problems with contact lens cleaning solution. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-contact-search-trends.htm Glenn Hagele - USAEyes - glenn.hagele@usaeyes.org Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:39:45 -0700 Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Insights on current Lasik laser eye surgery strengths and concerns are contributed to the popular women's publication by USAEyes founder. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-advocacy-oprah.htm Mon, 5 Jun 2006 17:25:10 -0700 Study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology shows listening to Mozart improves vision test scores. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/mozart-vision.htm Mon, 5 Jun 2006 12:08:07 -0700 FDA approved test performed at home computer is 90% accurate at detecting the first indications of glaucoma - a "silent" degenerative disease of the optic nerve. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/online-glaucoma-test.htm Mon, 5 Jun 2006 07:27:18 -0700 The world's only Flying Eye Hospital stops in Canada for a Goodwill Visit to help raise awareness and funds to fight blindness in the developing world. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/orbis-flying-eye-hospital.htm Sun, 4 Jun 2006 23:26:06 -0700 FDA clinical trail study of the wavefront-guided laser indicates higher probability of a good outcome over conventional Lasik. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/alcon-farsighted-lasik-fda-study.htm Sun, 4 Jun 2006 16:50:42 -0700 Bausch & Lomb's Zyoptix hyperopia study indicates good results with custom wavefront-guided Lasik, Visx already approved. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/zyoptix-hyperopia-trial.htm Wed, 31 May 2006 08:02:18 -0700 A preliminary inspection of Bausch and Lomb's Greenville SC manufacturing plant fails to find connection between the once popular contact lens solution and a recent outbreak of eye infections. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/renu-fungus-not-found.htm Sun, 28 May 2006 15:58:51 -0700 A new study published in the April issue of the medical journal Ophthalmology indicates that patients with systemic diseases that are traditionally listed as relative or absolute contraindications may have Lasik safely and with predictable results. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-systemic-disease.htm Fri, 26 May 2006 16:29:24 -0700 Nationwide Lasik doctor organization provides Lasik laser eye surgery for free to help quadriplegics gain greater independence. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/free-lasik-quad.htm Wed, 24 May 2006 21:24:23 -0700 A controversial new study indicates that cosmetic procedures such as Botox and possibly Lasik may be valuable treatments for clinical depression. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-depression-treat.htm Mon, 22 May 2006 16:57:16 -0700 Designation will allow Medicare beneficiaries to select the advanced technology intraocular lens for an extra fee. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/alcon-acrysof-medicare.htm Sun, 21 May 2006 22:42:01 -0700 Patient advocacy issues advisory about website advertises home kit for popular Lasik laser eye surgery. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-home-hoax.htm Wed, 17 May 2006 12:06:18 -0700 New modified Schwind ESIRIS excimer laser system determines progress of laser during surgery with constant measurement of corneal thickness to assure accurate results. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-online-safety-check.htm Wed, 17 May 2006 11:38:51 -0700 In a public letter, Bausch & Lomb's Chairman and CEO Ron Zarrella announces that the company has permanently withdrawn ReNu with MoistureLoc from the market, with no plans to renew production. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/bausch-withdraw-renu-moistureloc.htm Mon, 15 May 2006 09:10:13 -0700 US Navy cadets at Annapolis are using laser eye surgery provided by the military to qualify to become fighter pilots and advance their careers. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/navy-prk-fighter-pilots.htm Sun, 14 May 2006 17:34:56 -0700 Alcon, Inc. announced today that the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its LADAR6000 excimer laser with high speed ablation for use in Lasik and PRK refractive surgery for patients who are nearsighted, farsighted, and have astigmatism. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/ladar6000-fda-lasik-approval.htm Mon, 8 May 2006 17:57:16 -0700 A detailed analysis of peer-reviewed medical journals leaves open the question of whether or not cannabis is problematic with the popular Lasik laser eye surgery, however indications are that... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-marijuana.htm Mon, 8 May 2006 16:01:04 -0700 Mayo Clinic study comparing femtosecond (bladeless) and mechanical microkeratome LASIK surgeries has found equal results from both types six months post-surgery, using a variety of vision and eye health measurements. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/mayo-intralase.htm Wed, 3 May 2006 09:50:25 -0700 Although other Bausch and Lomb contact lens solutions have been used by patients struck with rare fungus, FDA says no heightened concern. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/fungus-bausch-only-loc.htm Wed, 3 May 2006 09:47:16 -0700 WaveLight today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat mixed astigmatism with the wavefront-optimized Allegretto Wave excimer laser system. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/allegretto-mixed-astigmatism-approval.htm Wed, 3 May 2006 09:45:25 -0700 A detailed study presented at ARVO 2006 shows that PRK does not regress and presents no ocular problems. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/prk-stable-13-years-long-term.htm Mon, 1 May 2006 10:40:22 -0700 A comprehensive study of emergency room incidents involving eyeglasses-related injury finds interesting results, including that women are more likely to suffer harm. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/eyeglass-injury.htm Mon, 1 May 2006 10:39:36 -0700 ScienceBased Health, a leading provider of premium nutraceuticals for eye health, today announced the appointment of Bert M. Glaser, MD and Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD to its Scientific Advisory Board http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/science-based-health-appoints-surgeons.htm Mon, 1 May 2006 10:39:09 -0700 Manufacturer announced that it has submitted a Pre-Market Approval supplement to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Visian ICL, a toric implantable collamer lens designed to treat both nearsightedness and astigmatism. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/visian-toric-application.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:41:45 -0700 Nutrients included in the BioTears oral formulation have been suggested in clinical studies to systemically control the inflammatory process associated with dry eye syndrome (tear film dysfunction). http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/dry-eye-biotears-patent.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:41:13 -0700 Eyeonics, the developer and manufacturer of the Crystalens, the first and only FDA approved accommodating intraocular lens, today announced the presentation of several independent clinical studies of the Crystalens and its accommodative function at the 2006 American Society of... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/crystalens-ASCRS-2006.htm Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:58:02 -0700 Lasik and other doctors have agreed to donate 100% of their fees for one day to raise more than $200,000 for Colorado youth center. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-doctors-youth-center.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:42:58 -0700 Virgina ophthalmologist invited to S. Korea and China to lecture to their ophthalmology societies about clinical experience, outcomes, and recommendations with Epi-Lasik. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/epi-lasik-china.htm Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:43:24 -0700 Company announced the introduction of its Precision Series™ intraocular lens implants (IOLs) for treating patients with cataracts. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lenstec-accommodating-iol.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:44:29 -0700 Among the many symptoms endured by menopausal and peri-menopausal women is dry eye, a condition that, if left untreated, may lead to increased risk of infection or visual impairment. However, a recent survey... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/dry-eye-menopause-lasik.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:44:03 -0700 Two popular laser-assisted surgeries to correct nearsighted vision - Lasik and PRK - are equally effective at restoring 20/20 vision six months to a year after the procedure, concludes a review of recent studies. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-prk-equal.htm Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:44:58 -0700 The Medical Advisory Panel of Addition Technology, Inc., awarded the best paper at the 10th Intacs Roundtable to Luis Cadarso, M.D., of Vigo, Spain http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/intacs-ascrs.htm Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:57:01 -0700 I am writing this letter because we find ourselves in a position where the safety of one of our products, ReNu with MoistureLoc, manufactured at our United States plant, is in question. And that most certainly raises... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/ReNu-contact-patient.htm Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:45:32 -0700 We want to ensure that you have the latest information about our ongoing efforts to investigate cases of fungal keratitis in parts of Asia and the U.S. At Bausch andamp; Lomb, our highest priority is the health and safety of... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/fungus-contact-solution-renu-doctor-letter01.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:46:20 -0700 Ophthonix, a company producing andquot;high definitionandquot; vision technology that provides consumers with superior optical clarity and crispness compared to any other available vision correction, introduced the customized iZon Progressive Lens at the recent... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/Ophthonix-Wavefront-iZon-Progressive-Lenses.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:46:59 -0700 People who wear soft contact lenses may be at increased risk for a rare but serious eye infection. Known as Fusarium Kerititis, the infection could cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. More than 100 people in the US have been diagnosed... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/fungus-contact-solution.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:48:04 -0700 The Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists (CLAO) is closely following the recently reported increase in fungal eye infections. Reports from eye care practitioners and health officials in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia were the first to have indicated an unusual... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/CLAO-contact-lens-solution-fungus.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:47:31 -0700 Wade S. Tetsuka will step down effective as of this day as President of its U.S. subsidiary, WaveLight, Inc. Tetsuka has been in charge of marketing and sales activities at the U.S. subsidiary since August 2003. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/allegretto-shakeup.htm Thu, 6 Apr 2006 10:49:48 -0700 Laser eye surgery should not be routinely offered to patients on the UK's National Health Service, but is safe and works well enough in selected cases according to the latest guidance issued by... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/UK-NICE-Lasik-Guidance.htm Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:59:25 -0700 DataLink (WaveLight Edition) software confirms that Allegretto Wave users are achieving similar outcomes to those reported in the U.S. FDA trials, WaveLight, Inc. and SurgiVision Consultants, Inc. announced today. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/allegretto-lasik-datalink.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:16:26 -0700 Gift-packed bags welcomed guests for this year's Oscar ceremony. The bags included a $7,000 Victoria's Secret underwear set and a coupon for Lasik surgery. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/lasik-oscars-gift.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:13:42 -0700 Bausch & Lomb Inc., a maker of contact lenses and solution, said Monday that the Food and Drug Administration approved its 100 Hertz excimer laser for vision correction. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/zyoptix-217z100-approval.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:05:41 -0700 ...Guy M. Kezirian, M.D., F.A.C.S and Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, presented six-month study results comparing outcomes of wavefront-optimized and wavefront-guided treatments with the ALLEGRETTO WAVE excimer laser. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/allegretto-wavefront-ASCRS-2006.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:03:29 -0700 IntraLase Corp. today announced that with the introduction of its 4th Generation FS Laser, a system that allows for a 100 percent blade-free LASIK procedure, it is solidifying its position as... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/intralasik-new-laser.htm Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:04:19 -0700 In an era of rising out-of-pocket costs for healthcare, a small but slightly increasing minority of U.S. adults are opting for expensive invasive cosmetic treatments that are not always covered by medical insurance, according to the results of a new Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive Health-Care Poll. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/adults-accept-cosmetic-surgery.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:05:23 -0700 STAAR Surgical Company today reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Company's Myopic VISIAN ICL for use in the correction of myopia in adults. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/find-lasik-doctor.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:06:05 -0700 Ophthalmic device manufacturer Refractec Inc. announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration has established the protocol for airplane pilots wanting to reduce their dependence on glasses by having the NearVision CK (conductive keratoplasty) treatment. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/faa-approves-ck-for-pilots.htm Mon, 3 Oct 2005 11:06:54 -0700 Doctors have long accepted that their patients share opinions about the care they have received, knowing that satisfied patients will refer others while those not so happy with their bedside manner might encourage prospective customers to seek treatment elsewhere. But when William Boothe, an ophthalmologist in... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/doctors-sue-patient-defamation.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2005 11:07:36 -0700 The USAEyes.org website of the Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance recently welcomed its 3 millionth visitor. "A noncommercial website achieving this level of success shows the high demand for detailed and objective information about Lasik and other laser eye surgery techniques," says Glenn Hagele... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/usaeyes-3-million-visitors.htm Fri, 1 Jul 2005 11:08:24 -0700 Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) (NYSE: AVO), announced today that it has completed its acquisition of VISX, Incorporated. The strategic combination brings together two highly complementary companies with a broad range of superior ophthalmic technologies and a singular focus on serving the vision care needs of practitioners and patients around the world. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/visx-amo-merge.htm Tue, 31 May 2005 11:10:28 -0700 The announcement by Medicare on May 3 that beneficiaries now may choose a cataract replacement lens that corrects close, intermediate and distance vision, rather than just the lens for distance vision correction, has caused excitement among senior citizens, eye surgeons and certainly at the companies that makes the approved intraocular lens (IOL). http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/presby-reimbursement.htm Thu, 19 May 2005 11:11:22 -0700 Eyeonics, inc. today announced that the Crystalens procedure can now be privately purchased by Medicare beneficiaries. Crystalens is the first and only FDA-approved naturally focusing (accommodating) vision-correction lens replacement for adults with cataracts and presbyopia. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/crystalens.htm Tue, 10 May 2005 11:12:10 -0700 This Ruling sets forth CMS policy concerning the requirements for determining payment for insertion of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses following cataract surgery under the following sections of the Social Security Act (the Act)... http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/CMSRefractiveIOLPolicy.pdf Tue, 3 May 2005 12:10:58 -0700 Alcon, Inc., announced the launch of the AcrySof ReSTOR Intraocular Lens (IOL) at a press conference during the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) Symposium in Washington. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/restor-apodized-iol.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:13:53 -0700 An international patient advocacy organization says the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) interventional procedure guidance report of the popular laser eye surgery LASIK released today is more likely to cause confusion than to help advise patients and clinicians. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/british-evaluation-lasik-falls-short.htm Wed, 15 Dec 2004 11:14:44 -0700 Advanced Medical Optics, Inc., and Ophtec USA, Inc., announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Artisan/ Verisyse phakic intraocular lens (IOL) for use in patients with myopia, or nearsightedness. http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/library/Artisan-Verisyse-FDA-approval.htm Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:15:30 -0700