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FDA OKs Zeiss Laser for Hyperopia

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DUBLIN, Calif., April 11, 2011 — Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc. announced that its MEL 80 excimer laser has received premarket approval from the FDA for the treatment of hyperopia. The new indication complements the existing FDA-approved applications of the surgical laser for myopia and astigmatism. Combining optics with advanced excimer laser technology, the MEL 80 is now suitable for the reduction or elimination of naturally occurring hyperopia, or farsightedness. Hyperopia has been difficult to correct with laser surgery, but, according to the company, the new device makes correcting patients’ vision easier and more...Read full article

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    Published: April 2011
    Glossary
    astigmatism
    A lens aberration that results in the tangential and sagittal image planes being separated axially.
    excimer laser
    An excimer laser is a type of ultraviolet laser that emits short pulses of light in the ultraviolet spectrum. The term excimer is derived from excited dimer, reflecting the nature of the gain medium used in these lasers. Excimer lasers are widely used in various industrial, medical, and scientific applications due to their ability to deliver high-energy, UV light in short pulses. Key features and characteristics of excimer lasers include: Excimer molecules: The gain medium of an excimer...
    hyperopia
    A vision defect commonly referred to as farsightedness. Results when the image of a distant object is focused beyond the retina by the relaxed eye. The condition can be corrected by introducing a positive lens in front of the eye.
    laser surgery
    Laser surgery refers to a medical procedure in which a laser, or focused beam of light, is used as a precision tool to cut, vaporize, coagulate, or otherwise modify tissues for therapeutic or surgical purposes. Lasers offer several advantages in surgery, including precision, minimal invasiveness, and the ability to target specific tissues without causing extensive damage to surrounding areas. The process of laser surgery involves the following key components: Generation of laser...
    myopia
    A vision defect commonly referred to as nearsightedness. The defective condition results when the image of a distant object is focused in front of the retina by the relaxed eye. It can be corrected by introducing a negative lens in front of the eye.
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