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Clinical trials for the correction of hyperopia (farsightedness) with astigmatism LASIK are underway at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary's Vision Correction Center. If you think that you fit the criteria below and are interested in participating in one of these studies, please contact us at the number below:
Hyperopia (farsightedness)
Age 35 years or older Best corrected vision at least 20/25 in each eye No prior eye surgery No ophthalmic disease +0.50 to +6.00 diopters sphere with astigmatism of 1.00 to 4.00 dioters Able to return for follow-up a number of times for the first year post-op
We are using the Visx Star S2 SmoothScan Excimer laser version 3.1 software with hyperopia module along with the Moria LSK one microkeratome. This is part of a nationwide study sponsored by the CRS (Corrective Refractive Surgery) Clinical Research group.
Hyperopia with astigmatism treatment has not yet been approved by the FDA. Dr. Soloway is one of twenty doctors in the United States participating in this study. If you do not fall into the FDA monitored protocol, we recommend waiting until treatment is approved instead of having a doctor "double card" your treatment.
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