The LASIK industry has a long history of manipulating data and publishing junk science to protect the public perception of LASIK. In 2009, leading LASIK surgeons published a literature review titled LASIK world literature review: quality of life and patient satisfaction1 which concluded that “95.4% of patients were satisfied with their outcome after LASIK surgery“. […]
Mounting Frustration Over Delays and Bias in FDA Study of LASIK
Opinion Editorial 10/20/2010 On 10/19/2010, the FDA issued a press release to update the public on the LASIK Quality of Life Study, which has been on hold for nearly three years. After years of public outcry of widespread, long-term problems with the LASIK procedure and reports of LASIK-related depression and suicide, the FDA announced in […]
Lt. Col. Scott Barnes, M.D. Does ‘About Face’ on LASIK
9/26/2008 In response to widespread reports of problems with LASIK eye surgery, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called a Special Hearing of the Ophthalmic Devices Panel on April 25, 2008 to address post-LASIK issues such as poor visual outcomes, debilitating post-LASIK dry eye, loss of quality of life, depression, suicidal thoughts, and a number […]