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Allegretto Wavefront-Guided Laser Joins Already Approved Wavefront-Optimized Offering

August 31st, 2006 | Comments Off

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.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes

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Better Lasik Outcomes After Soft Contact Lenses

August 28th, 2006 | Comments Off

Study shows small but distinctly better Lasik outcome for patients who wore only soft contact lenses.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes

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No More Puff In The Eye

August 25th, 2006 | Comments Off

FDA approves pen-like device that measures pressure inside the eye through the eyelid and without touching the eye. Simplifies test for glaucoma.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes

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Patient Advocacy Issues Advisory to Prostate Patients Considering Lasik Alternative

August 22nd, 2006 | Comments Off

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.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes

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Zeiss Receives FDA Clearance for MEL 80 Lasik Laser Systems

August 22nd, 2006 | Comments Off

Study Shows 93 Percent Corrected to 20/20 or Better at Three-Month Follow-Up

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes

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Medical Societies Issue Advisory to Cataract Patients Taking Prostate Medications

August 22nd, 2006 | Comments Off

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.

Original post by Glenn Hagele – USAEyes

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