Kraff Eye Institute is involved in many clinical studies. Some
of the clinical studies we have recently been involved with include:
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VISX WaveScan Wavefront - This state of the art technology
allows optical imaging of the entire eye. The entire optical
system can be evaluated and the information used to calculate
treatment tables for each individual patient.
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VISX Excimer Laser Study - Since 1991, the Kraff Eye
Institute has been involved with VISX in pioneering the field
of laser vision correction. Owning our own VISX Excimer Laser,
we have the most sophisticated hardware and software available
in the world. Both myopia (nearsighted) studies and hyperopia
without astigmatism have been competed and FDA approved for
commercial use. Hyperopia with astigmatism is still under
FDA investigation.
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Autonomous Excimer Laser Study - Using a tracker assisted
laser beam while performing PRK, this study is now complete
and the procedure has been FDA approved.
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Sunrise Solid State Laser - The Kraff Eye Institute
has been involved in a study using the Sunrise LTK (laser
thermal keratectomy) "hot" laser to treat mild cases of hyperopia.
The study is currently under FDA investigation.
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STARR Toric Intraocular Lens - Now approved for use,
the Kraff Eye Institute was involved in the clinical trials
to study a new type of cataract lens implant to correct corneal
astigmatism. The Toric lens has a built in correction for
astigmatism, therefore significantly reducing the need for
glasses after cataract surgery and/or incisional corneal surgery.
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AMO Soft Acrylic Intraocular Lens - Currently under
FDA investigation, a new lens made out of a soft, pliable
material can be folded and inserted through a small incision
during cataract surgery.
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STAAR Implantable Contact Lens - A study that has
received media attention, this investigation is currently
determining if a contact lens inserted into the eye, on top
of the human natural lens, behind the pupil, is able to be
a viable alternatives to laser vision correction for people
with severe myopia and hyperopia. The study is under FDA investigation.
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Diclofenac Sodium Drug Study - The Kraff Eye Institute
participated in the study that recently provided FDA approval
on a drug that controls postoperative inflammation after cataract
surgery.
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