February 2012

LASIK is more than just seeing better- it’s choosing better as well

Refractive surgical procedures have increased significantly in the past few years. The most recent surveys from the American Academy of Ophthalmology report that there were approximately 800,000 refractive surgical procedures performed in 2010, up more than 50,000 from 2009. As refractive and laser vision correction procedures continue to rise, choosing with the proper doctor is…

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Laser locators 2012 laser growth

Global Ophthalmic Lasers market is projected to reach $804 Million by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. https://www.prweb.com The GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global outlook on Ophthalmic Lasers market. Growing aging population, increasing accessibility to advanced laser eye treatment, developing regions, and the increase in number of eye patients opting for eye surgery, are…

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Accelerated Corneal Crosslinking Procedure Receives CE Approval

A procedure designed to strengthen the cornea after LASIK called LASIK Xtra, has received CE approval for marketing in Europe and was just approved in Canada as well. Marketed by Avedro, Inc., Lasik Xtra is an accelerated corneal crosslinking procedure that applies Avedro’s VibeX riboflavin ophthalmic solution to the cornea, and then uses it’s KXL System to irradiate the…

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