US
FDA Outcomes after LASIK Surgery
In clinical studies conducted by the US
FDA, the Bausch
and Lomb 217 laser had the following results: 99.7%
of patients see 20/40 or better without corrective lenses.
To be able to drive without a restriction on your license
you must have 20/40 vision or better. 87.3% of patients
can see 20/20 or better without glasses or contact lenses.
FDA data for approved Lasers*
| Laser |
Type |
20/40 or better |
20/20 or better |
| B&L Technolas
217 |
Scanning spot
(2mm) |
99.7% |
87.3% |
| Autonomous |
Scanning spot
(0.9mm) |
93.7% |
56.9% |
| Lasersight
LSX |
Scanning spot
(0.9mm) |
85.4% |
53.1% |
| VISX |
Broadbeam |
97.0% |
58.6% |
| Nidek |
Scanning slit |
84.4% |
47.4% |
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*Lasik
and PRK
for low to moderate myopia
( approximately less than -7D) and low to moderate astigmatism
(approximately less than - 4D)
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