File:Laser Vision Correction (FDA 099) (8250826330).jpg

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Clinical trials on subjects undergoing laser vision correction using Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) began in 1991. In 1996, the FDA approved the laser for treatment of low myopia and in 1997, for treatment of astigmatism.

For more information on FDA History, please visit: www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WhatWeDo/History/default.htm
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Unless otherwise noted, the contents of the Food and Drug Administration website (www.fda.gov) —both text and graphics— are public domain in the United States. [1] (August 18, 2005, last updated July 14, 2015)
This image was originally posted to Flickr by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration at https://www.flickr.com/photos/39736050@N02/8250826330. It was reviewed on 28 June 2014 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the United States Government Work.

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