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Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc. of Dublin, Calif., has announced that the Mel 80 excimer laser has received premarket approval for the treatment of hyperopia, or farsightedness, from the FDA. This hyperopia indication complements existing FDA-approved applications of the surgical laser for myopia and astigmatism, according to the company. It will allow the company to offer a broader range of treatment options to refractive surgeons and their patients. The device combines high-grade optics and advanced laser technology. Clinical results of the Mel 80 study for hyperopia were presented in March at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in San Diego.
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Published: May 2011
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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 light:...
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