CustomVue Monovision Lasik Got Federal Approval
CustomVue Monovision Lasik, the first LASIK device designed for treating one eye to see far away objects and the other eye for close-up vision has got the FDA approval.
Monovision is a corrective technique used to treat people with presbyopia, which is normal age-related loss of the ability to focus on near objects. The intent is for the person to use one eye for distance viewing and one eye for near viewing.
"Unlike traditional LASIK, Monovision LASIK may reduce the need for reading glasses in some people over 40," says Daniel Schultz, M.D., Director of FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
People considering CustomVue Monovision Lasik should first wear monovision contact lenses for at least a week to determine if they can tolerate having one eye under-corrected. Following monovision surgery, both eyes may not work together as well as they did before in some people, especially in dim light or when performing tasks requiring very sharp vision or fine depth perception. Patients may need to wear glasses or contact lenses for some activities such as night driving or reading small type.
Filed under Eye Treatment, Lasik Eye Surgery
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