In Brief: Visx' Star
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Visx' Star: Excimer laser is approved via PMA supplement for treatment of moderate-to-severe myopia between -6 and -12 diopters with up to -4 diopters of concomitant myopic astigmatism, the firm reports Jan. 29. The system was previously approved for myopia up to -6 diopters with myopic astigmatism of up to -4 diopters. "Greater than 99% of nearsighted consumers, with or without astigmatism, are now eligible for laser vision correction" with the device, the firm claims. The firm plans to file for approval of hyperopia treatment in the first quarter...