Lasik Mobile Units Caution Warning!

Dear Lasik Mobile Unit Researchers, please read this article from the Medical Society And Pennsylvania Academy Of Ophthalmology Regarding On-The-Road Laser Eye Surgery

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Statement attributable to Michael J. Azar, MD, President, Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology
Patient safety is the highest concern for members of the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology, and today, we join the efforts of the Pennsylvania Medical Society to raise awareness of a hole in the safety net for eye care.

In recent months, mobile truck units have traveled across Pennsylvania to perform laser eye surgery. This new development has the potential of serving the needs of patients. However, we are concerned that the current regulations regarding surgical facilities need to be updated to reflect the development of these on-the-road units. Unfortunately, when the regulations were written, the state had no way of knowing that someday laser eye surgery could be performed out of the back of a truck. As a result, these units roam freely in Pennsylvania without any oversight by the state's department of health.

Both, the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and the Pennsylvania Medical Society are encouraging the state department of health to review existing regulations and update them to reflect the changing medical environment with respect to ambulatory surgical facilities.

Statement attributable to Dr. Jitendra M. Desai, President, Pennsylvania Medical Society
Laser surgery to correct vision problems is a remarkable advancement in medicine that many patients have enjoyed in recent years. Traditionally, these procedures occur in a dedicated ambulatory surgical facility regulated by the state department of health. Historically, all regulations are intended to protect patients.

But, medicine is changing. And, sometimes it changes so fast that regulations become outdated and need to be reviewed. One such development is mobile laser surgery units. These units are beginning to travel throughout Pennsylvania, setting up shop in parking lots and other off-street locations to perform surgery out of the back of a truck.

While they provide a service that's in demand, members of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology want to ensure the highest standards of patient safety. And, because these mobile units fall through the cracks in regulatory oversight, both organizations are alerting the Pennsylvania State Department of Health of the situation, and encouraging the state to explore regulation clarity and, if needed, seek modifications to ensure continued patient safety.

Once again please use caution and do your research before having Lasik Eye Surgery in a Lasik Mobile Surgery Unit.
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