Lasik Eye Surgery Warnings About Complication Risks Recommended by FDA
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.
Tag Archives: Eye Surgery
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FDA Releases New Guidance Regarding LASIK Risks and Benefits for Patients
The FDA has issued a draft guidance detailing how patients should be informed about the risks and benefits of Lasik eye surgery.
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Despite Opioid Abuse Crisis, Prescription Rates Among Eye Surgery Patients Increasing: Study
A new study indicates opioid prescriptions for eye surgery patients doubled in recent years amid the opioid prescription crisis.
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Raindrop Corneal Inlay Complications May Result in Haze, Vision Problems: FDA
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…
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FDA Issues Warning On Recalled CyPass Glaucoma Micro-Stents
The FDA has issued a warning about the risks of the CyPass Micro-Stent glaucoma implant following a recall issued late last month.
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Vancomycin Eye Injections May Result in Postoperative Complications, FDA Warns
The FDA is warning that some injections used to prevent eye inflammation from cataract surgery may cause a condition that can result in blindness.
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Lens Implant Surgery Side Effects Include Risk of Cataracts, Pressure Around Eyes: Study
The findings of a new study suggest that lens implant surgery can significantly increase the risk of cataracts and elevated eye pressure.
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Viscocel Recall Issued for Eye Solution Due to Lack of FDA Approval
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…
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Brilliant Blue G Lawsuits Over Eye Infections Centralized in Louisiana
All federally filed Brilliant Blue G eye infection lawsuits against Franck's Compounding Lab have been consolidated in a Louisiana federal court.
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Motion Filed to Centralize Brilliant Blue G Eye Surgery Dye Lawsuits in MDL
As an increasing number of individuals file product liability lawsuits over Brilliant Blue G, an eye surgery dye that has been linked to reports of serious infections, the compounding pharmacy…
