LASIK News
On this page, we will review current developments in LASIK and vision correction surgery for you.
KAMRATM Inlay CE-certified in Europe (previously AcuFocus Corneal Inlay)
The inlay, a micro-thin piece of black polymer with a small opening its center, is designed to improve depth of focus to allow the eye to see near and intermediate objects more clearly, therefore decreasing dependence on reading glasses.
INTRACOR® - A new procedure for presbyopia correction
The INTRACOR® procedure is an intrastromal femtosecond laser ablation where the laser beam is focused into the middle of the stroma and consecutive rings are formed without cutting or dissecting the corneal epithelium or the Bowman membrane. These intrastromal ring cuts lead to a change in corneal refraction. More...
Questions you should ask before your laser vision correction
Who should not have LASIK surgery? Can I wear contact lenses prior to the pre-op exam? What are the risks of LASIK surgery? How long will the treatment result last? For answers to these and other questions, click here.
Surgeon shares new refractive technologies adopted in clinic: iLASIK and the AcrySof phakic IOL
Michael C. Knorz, MD, is routinely using iLASIK and the AcrySof phakic IOL in his practice and shared insights about the new technologies at the joint meeting of the Asia-Pacific Academy of
Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. More...
Interview with Michael Knorz, MD: The changing face of refractive surgery
The innovative practice of using a femtosecond laser to create LASIK flaps has profoundly changed laser refractive surgery. More...
LASIK World Literature Review: Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction
95.4 % of LASIK patients worldwide report satisfaction with the outcome of their LASIK procedure, according to a meta-analysis of patient reported outcome performed by the Joint LASIK Study Task Force. Learn more: Medical News Today | Abstract of publication (Medline)
AcrySof phakic lens receives European Approval
The Acrysof phakic or "contact" lens (new name: Acrysof Cachet Phakic Lens) is used to treat nearsightedness from -6 to up to -16 dpt. It may also be indicated when corneal laser surgery cannot be performed or is at its limit, for example because the cornea is too thin. More...
LASIK-TÜV certificate introduced in Germany
Currently, the LASIK-TÜV is the highest quality certificate available.
Check if your selected surgeon is LASIK-TÜV certified.
50 tough questions you should asked your LASIK doctor
A detailed guide to selecting a LASIK surgeon by USAEyes.