Free LASIK? : IntraLase Offers Free Corneal Transplantation for Fusarium Keratitis Victims
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that of the over 120 patients who suffer from the recent Fusarium keratitis outbreak, 30% require corneal transplants. That is why the IntraLase Corp. has been so highly praised for offering free corneal transplantation procedures to those who suffer from this modern disease.
Granted that patients are still responsible for the surgeon and hospital fees associated with the procedure, this is still a major hope for people who had no say in their situation. According to Robert J. Palmisano, president and CEO of IntraLase, "...some of these patients are left with no other option than a corneal transplant. The new application of our laser in corneal transplant surgery gives us a unique opportunity to assist those in need. We hope this gesture will not only alleviate some of the out-of-pocket expense associated with corneal transplant surgery, but also provide a sense of security and a rapid return to functional vision."
The IntraLase FS Laser offered is the first laser in the U.S. which creates innovative corneal incisions for full thickness corneal transplants. The ultra-fast femtosecond laser allows a precision which enables tissue to fit together as cleanly as puzzle peices. The laser shows a superior ability from other laser systems in creating corneal incisions with micron-level accuracy. Roger F. Steinert, M.D. says, "We are grateful to IntraLase for their humanitarian aid to Fusarium patients."
If you or someone you know has suffered Fusarium keratitis or needs a corneal transplant procedure, feel free to contact any of these fine LASIK ophthalmologists specializing in corneal transplant surgery:
Granted that patients are still responsible for the surgeon and hospital fees associated with the procedure, this is still a major hope for people who had no say in their situation. According to Robert J. Palmisano, president and CEO of IntraLase, "...some of these patients are left with no other option than a corneal transplant. The new application of our laser in corneal transplant surgery gives us a unique opportunity to assist those in need. We hope this gesture will not only alleviate some of the out-of-pocket expense associated with corneal transplant surgery, but also provide a sense of security and a rapid return to functional vision."
The IntraLase FS Laser offered is the first laser in the U.S. which creates innovative corneal incisions for full thickness corneal transplants. The ultra-fast femtosecond laser allows a precision which enables tissue to fit together as cleanly as puzzle peices. The laser shows a superior ability from other laser systems in creating corneal incisions with micron-level accuracy. Roger F. Steinert, M.D. says, "We are grateful to IntraLase for their humanitarian aid to Fusarium patients."
If you or someone you know has suffered Fusarium keratitis or needs a corneal transplant procedure, feel free to contact any of these fine LASIK ophthalmologists specializing in corneal transplant surgery:
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4 Comments:
it's amazing how far Lasik surgery has become mainstream since I got mine done, some 8 years ago.
I wonder if this is covered by insurance
CustomLASIK is a procedure that involves the use of a wavefront analyzer and enables your surgeon to customize the Conventional LASIK procedure to your individual eyes. This customized procedure can result in patients seeing clearer and sharper than ever before.
Good to hear that these people can get the help they need
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