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LASIK with wide ablation safe, effective for myopia

Kansas City, KS-LASIK using the S3 Variable Spot Scanning (VSS) excimer laser with ActiveTrack (VISX) to create an 8-mm ablation diameter effectively, predictably, and safely treats myopia and myopic astigmatism in patients with large scotopic pupils, according to the interim results of a prospective study reported by John F. Doane, MD, FACS.

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