Frequently Asked Questions

Clinical Study Results

How many sites were included in the FDA clinical study and where are they?
What were some of the visual acuity results?
What does better than 20/20 mean?
How could the CustomVue procedure affect my night vision?

Beyond Glasses and Contacts

Will I need glasses or contacts after the CustomVue procedure?
What if I have contacts or contacts for astigmatism?

 

Clinical Study Results

How many sites were included in the FDA clinical study and where are they?
Six sites participated in the FDA clinical study at the following locations:

• Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL
  William Culbertson, MD
• Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor University, Houston, TX
  Douglas Koch, MD
• Coleman Vision, Albuquerque, NM
  Stephen Coleman, MD
• Kraff Eye Institute, Chicago, IL
  Colman Kraff, MD
• Maloney Vision Institute, Los Angeles, CA
  Robert Maloney, MD
• Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
  Terrence O'Brien
  Nada Jabbur, MD

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What were some of the visual acuity results?
A significant result was that one year after the VISX CustomVue procedure:

• 100% could pass a driving test without glasses or contact lenses
• 98% could see 20/20 or better without glasses or contact lenses
• 70% could see 20/16 or better without glasses or contact lenses

What does better than 20/20 mean?
20/20 is the current standard for excellence in vision. But, with the CustomVue procedure, individuals have the potential to see even better than 20/20. In fact, one year after the CustomVue procedure 70% percent of clinical study participants saw 20/16 or better.

How could the CustomVue procedure affect my night vision?
Many clinical study patients found their night vision was improved after the CustomVue procedure. In fact, in the clinical study, four times as many participants were very satisfied with their night vision after the procedure as compared to their night vision before with glasses or contacts.

Beyond Glasses and Contacts

Will I need glasses or contacts after the CustomVue procedure?
Probably not. One year after the clinical study, all participants saw well enough to drive a car without glasses or contacts. Ninety-four percent had 20/20 vision. However, individual results may vary.

What if I have contacts or contacts for astigmatism?
If you are currently wearing contacts or use contacts for astigmatism there are treatments for you.

 

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