The Cornea Research Foundation of America – an international not-for-profit research organization founded in 1988 to preserve, protect and restore human sight - is conducting a national clinical study comparing visual results, patient satisfaction and quality of life issues as they relate to LASIK and contact lenses. Candidates who qualify for this study will receive a savings on either contact lenses or LASIK. Lawrence Katzen, M.D., Katzen Eye Care and Laser Center, will be the Palm Beach participant in this international, multi-center study.
LASIK portion of study:
- must be above age 21
- must have naturally occurring
nearsightedness, farsightedness
and/or astigmatism
- must have had no prior eye surgery
Contact Lens portion of study:
- must meet the above criteria
- must have worn contact lenses at least 5 years