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The FDA has issued a draft guidance detailing how patients should be informed about the risks and benefits of Lasik eye surgery.
Tag Archives: Laser Eye Surgery
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LASIK Eye Surgery May Cause Complications For 45% of Patients: FDA
The FDA has released the results of an investigation revealing that nearly half of all LASIK surgery patients suffer some vision problems or complications.
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Baltimore Eye Surgeon Fined $1.4M For Unnecessary Laser Procedures
A Baltimore eye surgeon has been fined $1.4 million for unnecessary laser eye procedures.
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Misleading LASIK Eye Surgery Ads Draw FDA Warning
The FDA issued warning letters to several laser eye surgery providers this week, indicating that the companies had put out misleading advertising.
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Lawsuit Filed Over Failure to Diagnose Retinal Detachment
An Illinois woman has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit over a doctor’s failure to diagnose that she was suffering retinal detachment, alleging that the doctor provided inappropriate treatment for the…
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FDA Warns Over Lasik False Marketing Claims
According to a recent warning issued by federal regulators, some LASIK eye care surgeons may not be telling their patients about the full risks associated with the procedure and the…
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Laser Eye Surgery Lawsuit Verdict Upheld on Appeal
A Maryland eye doctor has been ordered to pay $1 million to a patient who suffered vision damage following a botched Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery.
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Constellation Vision System Recall: Problems Could Interrupt Eye Surgery
Federal regulators are warning that the Constellation Vision System, a medical device used to perform eye surgery, has hardware and software problems that could result in an injury for patients.
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Lasik Problems to be Studied by FDA
The FDA announced last week that they are working with the National Eye Institute and the Department of Defense to study the impact on quality of life from Laser-Assisted In…
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Lasik Risks Must be Disclosed in Advertisements Warns FDA
The FDA has notified healthcare providers that any advertisements for laser eye surgery procedures must adequately disclose the possible risks of Lasik, as many patients have reported suffering blurry vision,…
