-PRE 2010 LASIK NEWS WARNINGS-
December 16th, 2010: TLC LASIK Centers named in Class Action LASIK Lawsuit for having performed LASIK on patients they shouldn't have:
http://www2.wspa.com/news/2010/dec/16/exclusive-class-action-and-medical-malpractice-law-ar-1232447/
December 12th, 2010: Police arrest LASIK doctor stating that it is a CRIMINAL CRIME to hurt their patients:
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T101207004781.htm
November 30th, 2010: More Patients Coming Out With Permanent Injuries From LASIK Elective Surgeries:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1334246/Tempted-laser-eye-surgery-Its-risks.html
November 23, 2010: LasikNewsWire.com issues rebuttal statement to LASIK Surgeons who are losing money from recent bad press:
http://www.lasiknewswire.com/2010/11/is-the-assault-on-lasik-critics-justified.html
November 23rd, 2010: Laser Eye Center of Hawaii LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization after announcing last week that it would close at the end of the month:
http://www.staradvertiser.com/business/businessnews/20101123_laser_eye_center_of_hawaii_makes_filing_for_bankruptcy.html
November 1st, 2010: "LASIK Industry Concerned About The Unpredictability of Permanent LASIK Scars:"
http://bmctoday.net/crstoday/2008/06/article.asp?f=CRST0608_13.php
October 4th, 2010: Fox News: LASIK Sales Down 25% From Recent Bad News About Long Term Damages To Every LASIK Procedure:
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/10/04/lca-visions-lasik-procedures-q/
September 28th, 2010: CNN LASIK Warning: "Dr. Morris Waxler, Form FDA Chief Who's Group Approved LASIK, Tells CNN He Is Issuing A Public Health Advisory For The Public Stating " DO NOT DO LASIK, It's DANGEROUS:"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcWmif33kEk
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2010/09/28/nr.lasik.safety.cnn?iref=allsearch
http://newsroom.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/29/the-safety-of-lasik-surgery-questioned/
September 22nd, 2010: ABC LASIK Warning: Former FDA Chief, Mr. Morris Waxler, Files "LASIK Health Advisory" With Congress Today Stating "FDA Must Stop Epidemic of Permanent Vision Problems" caused by elective LASIK surgery:
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/hindsight-2020-lasik-surgery-now-unsafe-vision-problems-medical-advice-elizabeth-leamy-11703658
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/EyeHealth/lasik-advocate-files-petition-criticizing-procedure/story?id=11689793
September 15th, 2010: Neurologist begs the FDA to tell the truth about LASIK surgery:
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE/detail.cfm?mdrfoi__id=1784677
September 13th, 2010: Had a BAD LASIK OUTCOME, here's how your LASIK doctor will attempt to quiet you: "Hurt LASIK patient advocate, Dom Morgan speaks out against Dr. Anita Nevyas-Wallace and Dr. Herbert Nevyas"
http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202471930013&pos=ataglance
September 11th, 2010: Nevada disciplines LASIK surgeon, Dr. Stella Chou, for botched procedures:
"During the procedure I don't know what was going on, but at one point, the assistant was yelling at the doctor to stop! Stop!"
http://www.ktnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13134892
September 10th, 2010: Motivational Speaker, Joe Tye, says "LASIK was the worst decision of my life:"
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs067/1011295115119/archive/1103597981987.html
September 6th, 2010: ESCRS research shows that 80% of the public is scared of elective LASIK surgery and does NOT TRUST the Ophthalmic physicians "used car sales pitches" any longer:
http://optics.org/news/1/4/7
September 2nd, 2010: Nevada and Colorado LASIK physician, Dr. Cutarelli, under fire, 10+ patients complain of blind like vision:
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/24817370/detail.html
September 1st, 2010: Allergan (maker of BOTOX) must pay $600 million in fines for deceptive advertising and consumer fraud:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100901/lf_afp/lifestyleushealthjusticecompanyallergan_20100901154555
August 5th, 2010: LASIK Lawsuit: "Patient Sues Her LASIK Doctor For $700,000.00!!"
Ms. Tracey Wallace and Eric Wallace v. Doctor Jonathan S. McGlothan
http://www.morelaw.com/verdicts/case.asp?n=07-4059&s=IN&d=43853
August 5th, 2010: Sun Sentinel News, Florida: (5) More LASIK Centers in Florida Get
FDA Warning Letters For NOT Reporting All Hurt LASIK Patients To The FDA:
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-08-05/business/fl-fda-lasik-20100805_1_warning-letters-lasik-centers-fda
July 28th, 2010: “Trial court upholds $3.1 million LASIK lawsuit verdict for pain and suffering in post-LASIK ectasia case.” LASIK Todd Krouner Devadas Press Release verdict - post trial motions -LR.doc
June 14th, 2010: Las Vegas LASIK Doctor Disciplined, Fined, Community Service:
http://www.lasvegasvalley.com/Global/story.asp?S=12648229
April 20th, 2010: LASIK Vision Institute, Boca Raton, FL Receives FDA Warning Letter For Failure To File Mandatory Medwatch Cases For Each Permanently Damaged LASIK Patient:
http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm220062.htm
May 25th, 2010: "Happy LASIK Patients Being Forced To Comment About LASIK
To Try To Keep Up With Unhappy LASIK Patient Reporting:"
http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#documentDetail?R=0900006480af2216
May 16th, 2010: PRWeb: "Are Long Term Risks Being Ignored & Downplayed By Top FDA & ASCRS Officials? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/05/prweb4004534.htm
May 14th, 2010: Hurt LASIK Patients File "Dissatisfaction and Adverse Events" on www.Regulations.gov begging for the FDA to listen and do something to prevent future harm to the public with "Elective Irreversible LASIK Surgery:"
http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#searchResults?Ne=11+8+8053+8098+8074+8066+8084+1&Ntt=lasik&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchall&N=8099
May 10th, 2010: Ex Chief of Medical Devices, Mr. Morris Waxler, PHD Warns "I am Morris Waxler, PHD, former FDA official in charge of approving laser vision correction (LASIK) devices between 1996-2000. Thanks to pointed questioning by LASIK-injured patients, I have re-examined the data FDA used to approve LASIK devices as well as the data from subsequent scientific studies and now conclude that LASIK-induced risks of permanent loss of vision overwhelm the temporary benefit of visual acuity improvement. Please warn members of your organization that LASIK causes: * The cornea to thin and bulge (keratectasia). *At least 15-30% risk of complications including permanent eye pain, glare, halos, dry eyes, night vision and other problems. *Only a 60% chance of temporary reduction in dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
http://www.lifeafterlasik.com/LASIK%20Morris%20Waxler%20May%202010%20Letter%20To%20Whom%20It%20Concerns.pdf
May 7th, 2010: Ex Chief of Medical Devices, Mr. Morris Waxler, PHD Warns the FDA and President Obama About Publishing A "PHA" 'Public Health Advisory" for Elective LASIK Irreversible Eye Surgery:
http://lifeafterlasik.com/LASIK%20Morris%20Waxler%20Letter_to_Doyle_Stulting_5-6-2010revd_docx[1].pdf
Dr. Stulting's Reply:
http://www.eyewiretoday.com/view.asp?20100921-ascrs_president_denies_accusations_from_former_fda_lasik_chief
April 19th, 2010: FDAWeb Editor/President, Mr. Jim Dickinson, letter to Dean A. Kantis/LifeAfterLasik: This letter questions the FDA's ability to provide "reasonable assurance that FDA Approved devices are safe:"
http://lifeafterlasik.com/LASIK%20FDAWeb%20ltr%20April%2019%202010.pdf
April 15th, 2010 (tax day): Ex FDA Chief of Medical Devices, Mr. Morris Waxler, PHD letter to Dean A. Kantis/LifeAfterLasik: This letter shows all areas of perpetual failure and inability by FDA to provide "Reasonably Safe and Effective" FDA Approved lasers and devices related to LASIK elective surgeries.
http://lifeafterlasik.com/LASIK%20Morris%20Waxler%20ltr%204152010.pdf
April 1st, 2010: FDA "Corruption" Letter Authenticated: Lawyers, Start Your Engines!
http://industry.bnet.com/pharma/10007170/fda-corruption-letter-authenticated-lawyers-start-your-engines/
March 18th, 2010: Associated Press: $180 Million Dollar Class Action LASIK Lawsuit Slammed At TLC Vision: "Allegedly stating TLC Vision doctors conspired to push hurt LASIK patients past the Statute of Limitations..."
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/17/health/main6308419.shtml
February 25th, 2010: ABC Special Report: "LASIK Public Health Alert Issued:" Video comes on after commercial: (Former FDA Chief of Medical Devices, Morris Waxler, PHD, Warns Public About Dangers of LASIK):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsjKO-E628E (YouTube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDWH2Tye7dQ (YouTube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STSkJyDVfd4 (YouTube)
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/video/risks-lasik-eye-surgery-9935811
February 25th, 2010: ABC News: Lisa Stark: To Feature "Special LASIK Report"
On Good Morning America, 7:30am EDT. Thursday 25th, 2010.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/thursday-gma-9926744
-As of February 19th, 2010: Dr. Nicholas Caro SUSPENDED From Doing Any Type of Refractive Surgery- Dr. Caro's married to the infamous Peggy Caro, has (1) daughter Lianna Caro, and (2) sons Dimitri and Spiro Caro. Chicago, IL: Dr. Nicholas Caro's medical license number: 036-061321, Physician Under "Disciplinary Probation." February 19th, 2010: Chicago Tribune: Infamous 50+ LASIK Lawsuit Surgeon, Nicholas C. Caro, Saint George Vision, Chicago, IL BUSTED With Disciplinary Action By Department of Regulation!!
http://tinyurl.com/y5gpdmt
Father of Lianna Caro, Spiro Caro, Dimitri Caro and husband of Peggy Caro BUSTED as DANGEROUS LASIK Physician! Chicago, IL:
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-02-19/news/ct-met-bad-eye-doctor-20100219_1_lasik-surgeries-caro-medical-license
http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-bad-eye-doctor-bd05-jul05,0,4301330.story
February 16th, 2010: Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women & Families, said standards for deciding if a new device is equivalent to one already-approved are "too loose to assure safety or effectiveness...Our center regularly hears from patients and consumers who were harmed by LASIK & other products that were not adequately tested prior to being sold..."
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1624745820100217
February 14th, 2010: Dr. Quentin Franklin and LASIKPLUS Sued for LASIK Malpractice
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3601784.htm
February 11th, 2010: OSN Supersite: Early management of post-LASIK infectious keratitis critical to saving vision:
http://www.osnsupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=60827
February 10th, 2010: Chicago LASIK Surgeon Charged With "Insider's Trading:"
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-gerald-horn-0211-,0,977196.story
February 3rd, 2010: Ophthalmologist Explains Dangers of Every LASIK Procedure To FDA, dated April 2008:
http://www.lasikcomplications.com/FDA_Comments_ophthalmologist.pdf
January 29th, 2020: "Erik J. Rupard, a doctor and clinical researcher with the U.S. Army, is among those who think such scrutiny is necessary... "I saw lots of dry-eye complications in soldiers in Iraq who had undergone the procedure ostensibly because contacts are too unsafe in that dusty environment, and yet the Department of Defense has done no controlled studies to look at the cost
-- human and otherwise -- of these post-refractive issues."
http://www.salon.com/life/elective_surgery/index.html?story=/mwt/feature/2010/01/25/lasik_problems
January 26th, 2010: “The public has now been informed of their ongoing incompetence, using words like ‘temporary side effects/symptoms,’ failure to submit mandatory Medwatch cases to FDA, instead of telling the patients the truth…’that you suffer from permanent complications/adverse events’ from this ‘elective procedure…
http://www.salon.com/life/feature/2010/01/25/lasik_problems/index.html .
January 20th, 2010: www.IDFPR.com Discussing Disciplinary Actions For Infamous LASIK Surgeon: Nicholas C. Caro of Saint George Vision, Chicago, IL: (See #23, last page). Case: 200702685.
http://www.idfpr.com/Forms/Professions/01202010MDBAgenda.pdf
January 18th, 2010: FDA Warning Letter To Lasik Plus Vision Center Sugar Land, TX (10/30). Inspected 7/23, 28 and 8/5/09. Violations: The company failed to develop, maintain, and implement written MDR procedures (ophthalmic laser); FDCA 502(t)(2), 21 CFR 803.17.
http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm197273.htm
January 15th, 2010: Successful Motivational Speaker Voicing His Concerns About LASIK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPfZnFZT7sQ
January 14th, 2010: 60 Vision Care LASIK Clinics File For Chapter 11 Owing $50-$100 Million Debt:
http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2010/01/11/daily49.html
January 11th, 2010: NPR.org Web Call: 12 Noon/ET: "Hurt LASIK Patients Speak Out About LASIK:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?verified=true&storyId=122360078#commentBlock
5
Minute Audio: Pick One On Right Titled: "For Some LASIK Brings More Problems..."
http://www.npr.org/templates/player/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=3&islist=true&id=3&d=01-11-2010
January 6th, 2010: ABC News: LCA Vision Says It's LASIK Profits Plummet At It's LASIK Plus Centers:
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9481344
Jan. 2nd, 2010: TLC Vision Getting Sued By Another Unhappy LASIK Patient:
http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/page.htm?shortname=innyco20100108402
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