The FDA is investigating the safety of LASIK surgery.  Patients who have suffered complications from the eye surgery are urging the FDA for more oversight of the procedure.  While most patients enjoy a successful correction, enough people have suffered injuries for the FDA to re-examine the situation. 

You can read what the FDA has to say about LASIK eye surgery on the FDA website. The FDA is seeking information from experts and analysts about whether more information should be provided to prospective patients about the laser eye surgery. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates the sale of medical devices used in LASIK surgeries.  Devices must be shown to be “reasonably safe and effective for a particular use” before the FDA will approve it.  The FDA lists the approved lasers for LASIK on its website.

The FDA also publishes a checklist for both medical professionals and patients to use in evaluating if a medical device is designed or appropriate for your situation. 

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