28 results

• Cataract Surgery May Increase the Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy, Study Warns

  February 26, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that cataract surgery complications can lead to the progression of diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and blindness in type 2 diabetes patients.

• Lasik Eye Surgery Warnings About Complication Risks Recommended by FDA

  December 13, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is calling for new guidelines on how Lasik eye surgery patients should be informed about the potential risks and complications of the vision surgery.

• FDA Releases New Guidance Regarding LASIK Risks and Benefits for Patients

  July 29, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has issued a draft guidance detailing how patients should be informed about the risks and benefits of Lasik eye surgery.

• Despite Opioid Abuse Crisis, Prescription Rates Among Eye Surgery Patients Increasing: Study

  September 24, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates opioid prescriptions for eye surgery patients doubled in recent years amid the opioid prescription crisis.

• Raindrop Corneal Inlay Complications May Result in Haze, Vision Problems: FDA

  October 25, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that the Raindrop Near Vision Inlay implant is linked to a 75% rate of corneal haze after five years, and is working with the manufacturer to pull the product from the market.

• FDA Issues Warning On Recalled CyPass Glaucoma Micro-Stents

  September 17, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has issued a warning about the risks of the CyPass Micro-Stent glaucoma implant following a recall issued late last month.

• Vancomycin Eye Injections May Result in Postoperative Complications, FDA Warns

  October 5, 2017

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning that some injections used to prevent eye inflammation from cataract surgery may cause a condition that can result in blindness.

• Lens Implant Surgery Side Effects Include Risk of Cataracts, Pressure Around Eyes: Study

  March 7, 2016

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study suggest that lens implant surgery can significantly increase the risk of cataracts and elevated eye pressure.

• Viscocel Recall Issued for Eye Solution Due to Lack of FDA Approval

  November 27, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A brand of eye surgery solutions was recalled after the FDA determined they were not approved for use. Similar products from the same company were linked to serious eye inflammation problems in 2011.

• Brilliant Blue G Lawsuits Over Eye Infections Centralized in Louisiana

  August 12, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  All federally filed Brilliant Blue G eye infection lawsuits against Franck's Compounding Lab have been consolidated in a Louisiana federal court.