American FDA holds public discussion on LASIK and Phakic IOLs (PIOLs)

| Apr 26, 2008 | Comments 0

Representatives from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon (ASCRS) made presentations yesterday in Fairfax, Virginia. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Ophthalmic Devices Panel (ODP) had committed to hold an open public discussion to allow people to make comments about LASIK and PIOLs. The presentations highlighted LASIK and its effect on quality of life, as well as restating the commitment of ASCRS to the upcoming LASIK Quality of Life Study. The military’s experience with LASIK was presented from members of the United States armed forces.

In preparation for today’s meeting, written and spoken testimony from both satisfied and dissatisfied LASIK patients had been sent to Karen F. Warburton of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Satisfied patients discussed improvements to their individual safety, ability to work effectively, enjoyment of social functions plus ability to drive.

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About the Author: Mr. Dave Allamby FRCS FRCOphth is a leading London-based laser eye surgeon. You may have seen him on the This Morning TV show with Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton or read one of several articles in the national press, recently for treating Denise Van Outen, rock giant Rick Wakeman and broadcaster Paul Ross. David is Medical Director at Focus Laser Vision, known as a world-leading clinic in the treatment of presbyopia, or age related loss of close vision. Focus Laser Vision is also London's only clinic to offer next-generation Z-LASIK laser eye treatment for short sight, long sight or astigmatism.

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