People often misunderstand the FDA regulation process. Procedures themselves are not regulated -it is the device (in this case the excimer laser) that is evaluated and approved for a listed purpose. Laser Vision Correction (PRK or LASIK) can then...
Continue ReadingAbout the only thing that would accomplish this (while not accepting the decreased visual function in cataract development) would be some sort of chemical/medical treatment to prevent the hardening and discoloration of the natural lens of the eye. While there have been...
Continue ReadingThe age range for LASIK according to FDA labeling is 18+. For some of the earlier lasers approved it is 21+. However, LASIK may be done safely on younger people under certain circumstances as an "off-label use." I performed LASIK on my 16 year old son because he was...
Continue ReadingYou should wait to have cataract surgery until you feel you really need to see better than you currently do. When you are finding yourself cutting back doing the things you enjoy and need to do in work or other activities is generally the most common situation, e.g....
Continue ReadingI assume you mean in the days and possibly weeks after cataract surgery, not immediately afterwards for instance driving yourself home. It is not a good idea to drive yourself home from cataract surgery because there is usually some residual effect from the medicines...
Continue ReadingThe original FDA indications for the first excimer lasers were to treat up to -12 Diopters of myopia. However, in the intervening years it has become apparent to most ophthalmologists that -12 is probably too high to do safely for the long term. While there would be some...
Continue ReadingIt greatly depends upon your present, pre-operative spectacle Rx (refraction). If you have a great deal of astigmatism, both near and far vision will be compromised. If you are myopic (nearsighted), you will definitely lose your good uncorrected near vision -although...
Continue ReadingNot usually. The eye really looks as if nothing was done. Occasionally you can see a "glint" from the lens implant if the light is right and the IOL was made of certain more reflective material. Often the biggest clue is that the cataract patient is no longer wearing...
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