NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- At the American Academy of
Ophthalmology's Annual Meeting this week, W. Bruce Jackson, M.D., presented
results of a two-year study conducted at the University of Ottawa Eye
Institute showing that photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) laser surgery is safe
and effective for correcting low-to-moderate farsightedness. Between 81 and
84 percent of those with low farsightedness achieved uncorrected visual acuity
of 20/25 or better at 12 and 24 months, while 71 percent of those with
moderate farsightedness achieved uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better
at 12 months.
These results were submitted as supporting data to a FDA panel, which
recently gave approval for a clinical trial of PRK for farsightedness in the
United States. According to Dr. Jackson, preliminary results from the U.S.
trial are consistent with the Canadian study.
For more information on laser surgery, visit the Academy's website at
http://www.eyenet.org.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world's largest organization
of eye physicians and surgeons (Eye M.D.s), with more than 26,000 members. The
mission of the Academy is to achieve accessible, appropriate and affordable
eye care for the public by serving the educational and professional needs of
ophthalmologists.
SOURCE American Academy of Ophthalmology
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