LASIK eye surgery is among the most common types of elective surgery performed in the United States, with nearly one million eyes per year receiving the procedure. The LASIK industry in general makes the claim that the lasers used for this surgery are safe.

In spite of these claims the United States FDA recalled Alcon’s excimer surgical laser LADAR6000 (also known as ALADAR6000) due to instances of the laser causing Acentral Islands in patients who received the LADAR6000’s CustomCornea Myopia and CustomCornea with Astigmatism algorithm procedures. Acentral Islands are laser made defects that create peaks and valleys in the cornea, resulting in a slew of vision problems.

To date there are 20 known instances of the defective LASIK machines injuring patients who underwent LASIK surgery to correct their vision.

At Klein Frank, P.C. we are representing multiple clients who have filed cases involving the defective LADAR6000.