Study of Indication and use of Nidek in treating myopia and astigmatism

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:44:18 -0500

The NIDEK EC-5000 Excimer Laser System (including EC-5000CX/CXII) has been approved for use in the United States to perform photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for the reduction or elimination of myopia in the low, moderate or high ranges (-0.75 to -13.00 D), spherical equivalent at the spectacle plane, uncomplicated by refractive astigmatism (i.e. equal or less than 0.75 D in any meridian), and of moderate myopia with astigmatism from -1.00 to -8.00 D spherical equivalent with astigmatism from -0.50 to -4.00 D absolute cylinder by manifest refraction in subjects who are 21 years or older, and to perform laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for the correction of myopia ranging from -1.00 D to -14.00 D MRSE with or without less than or equal to -4.00 D astigmatism; in patients who are over 21 years of age; and in patients with documentation of stable manifest refraction as defined in the indications statement over the past year.
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I have astigmatism and heard from my doctor that LASIK surgery cannot help me. Is that true?

farzady@globallaservision.com (Global Laser Vision) — Thu, 6 Oct 2005 12:23:28 -0400

Astigmatism is a very common vision problem that most people have a tough time describing and understanding. It is usually accompanied with nearsightedness or farsightedness. Astigmatism can usually be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery (LASIK). Just like nearsightedness or farsightedness, astigmatism plays a role in terms of your vision. Most people who have a small amount of astigmatism may not even notice it or have a slight blur in their vision. Larger amounts of astigmatism can give you headaches or eyestrain, and distort or blur your vision at all distances.
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Study of Indication and use of Nidek in treating myopia and astigmatism

I have astigmatism and heard from my doctor that LASIK surgery cannot help me. Is that true?