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The FDA has issued a draft guidance detailing how patients should be informed about the risks and benefits of Lasik eye surgery.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: Vision
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Lawsuit Claims Vision Specialist Sexually Assaulted Blind Teen Girls At Michigan School
A child sexual abuse lawsuit claims a vision specialist molested two eight-year-old girls at a Michigan elementary school, and was not fired as a result.
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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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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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Study Linking Aspiring and Vision Loss In Older Adults Questioned
A new study linking regular aspirin use and age-related vision loss has come under fire by some doctors, who say it jumps to conclusions.
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Regular Aspirin Use Linked to Vision Loss: Study
According to the findings of a new study, individuals who regularly use aspirin over a prolonged period of time may face an increased risk of developing a rare form of…
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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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Avastin, Lucentis Equally Effective for Eye Disease Despite Cost Disparity
New research suggests that the cancer drug Avastin is equally effective at treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as the medication Lucentis, which is specifically approved for treatment of the eye…
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Recalled Contact Lenses
An investor class action lawsuit has been filed against Cooper Cos. over a massive CooperVision contact lens recall issued earlier this year, after users experienced problems ranging from hazy vision…
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Avaira Contact Lens Recall Expanded by CooperVision
Problems with silicon oil residue have led to an expanded recall of Avaira contact lenses, adding millions of Avaira Sphere contacts to an earlier recall issued amid reports that consumers…
