FDA Approves Hyperopia Application For The MEL 80 Excimer Laser From Carl Zeiss Meditec
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. announced that the MEL 80 Excimer Laser has received premarket approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hyperopia. This new indication complements the existing FDA approved applications of the surgical laser for myopia and astigmatism. "The MEL 80 combines premium optics with advanced excimer laser technology," said Ludwin ...

FDA Chemist Charged
Cheng Yi Liang, a chemist at the Food and Drug Administration, and his son Andrew Liang have been arrested and charged with insider trading, reports NPR's Shots blog . Cheng Yi Liang had access to FDA's internal database that included upcoming announcements regarding drug approvals and, with the help of his son, he allegedly traded on that information to make more than $3.6 million since 2006 ...