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CRSQA "certified" surgeon, Dr. Richard Lindstrom disregards pupil size
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| Brent Hanson - LASIKFRAUD.com 2006-01-08, 11:43 am |
| Nice little article at http://lasikflap.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=136
describes how Dr. Lindstrom will do lasik on anyone, regardless of pupil
size.
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I just noticed that Richard Lindstrom is certified by CRSQA. That proves
that CRSQA will certify anybody, regardless of his disregard for patients'
best interest, and regardless of the quality of vision outcomes of his
patients. If Lindstrom says that his large pupil patients don't have NVD,
he's a liar.
Shame on Hagele/CRSQA. The FDA, ASCRS, OMIC, FTC and the AAO all have
statements regarding pre-op screening for large pupils. Yet Hagele will
certify doctors who disregard pupil size.
http://www.eyeworld.org/article.php?sid=2413
Although legal literature suggests large pupil size is a risk factor during
refractive surgery, medical literature does not agree.
During a panel discussion on refractive surgery complications, Richard L.
Lindstrom, M.D., adjunct professor emeritus, university of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, said he performs surgery on any pupil size.
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| Glenn - USAEyes.org 2006-01-08, 5:59 pm |
| The Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance certifies surgeon
whose actual patient outcomes meet or exceed our requirements for
vision acuity, vision quality, and percentage of complications...no
matter what technique or technology the surgeon utilizes.
The issue of pupil size is hotly debated within ophthalmology. Studies
(including one published by Dr. Lindstrom) show that pupil size alone
is a poor predictor of night vision problems. For more details on
pupil size, visit:
http://www.usaeyes.org/faq/subjects..._pupil_size.htm
For more about Dr. Lindstrom, visit:
http://www.mn-eye.com/richardlindstrom.aspx
Dr. Richard L. Lindstrom, founder and managing partner of Minnesota
Eye Consultants, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and
internationally recognized leader in corneal, refractive and laser
surgery. He has been at the forefront of ophthalmology's evolutionary
changes throughout his career, as a recognized researcher, teacher,
inventor, writer, lecturer and highly acclaimed physician and surgeon.
A graduate of Wayzata High School, Wayzata, MN, Dr. Lindstrom
graduated Magna Cum Laude from the college of Liberal Arts at the
University of Minnesota, and continued on to complete his doctorate
degree in medicine in 1972. Over the next several years, Dr. Lindstrom
pursued extensive research and investigational studies and residency
and fellowship training in ophthalmology and corneal disease at the
University of Minnesota and affiliated hospitals. He extended his
fellowship training in anterior segment surgery at Mary Shield
Hospital in Dallas and as a Heed Fellow in glaucoma and anterior
segment surgery at university Hospitals in Salt Lake City. In 1980,
Dr. Lindstrom returned to the university of Minnesota, where he spent
ten years on the faculty of the Department of Ophthalmology, the last
two as the Harold G. Scheie Research Chair. He entered private
practice in 1990, and has led the growth and expansion of Minnesota
Eye Consultants as managing partner.
Dr. Lindstrom conceptualized the Phillips Eye Institute Center for
Teaching and Research in Minneapolis, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic
research and surgical skills education facility, and serves as its
medical director. He continues to play an active role in teaching and
training at the Phillips Eye Institute and the university of
Minnesota. Dr. Lindstrom also serves as medical director and board
member of Laser Vision Centers, Inc., and Midwest Surgical Services,
as well as associate director of the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank.
Dr. Lindstrom holds 28 patents in ophthalmology, including intraocular
lens implant technology, corneal preservation, irrigation solutions,
viscoelastic solutions, intracorneal lenses and associated surgical
instruments. He has designed a number of intraocular lenses and
instruments that are used in clinical practices globally. A frequent
lecturer throughout the world on cornea, cataract and refractive
surgery, he has presented 28 named lectures and keynote speeches
before professional societies in the U.S. and abroad.
A seasoned writer, Dr. Lindstrom serves on a number of editorial
boards, including associate editor of the Journal of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery and chief medical editor for Ocular Surgery News.
He has co-edited three books, published over 300 journal articles and
50 chapters in books. His professional affiliations are extensive,
including charter member of the executive committee of the American
Academy of Ophthalmology Refractive Surgery Interest Group,
president-elect of the International Implant Club, member emeritus of
the International Ocular Microsurgery Study Club and member of the
American Ophthalmology Society. He is the recipient of numerous awards
for distinguished service by national and international ophthalmology
associations, including the first lifetime achievement award from the
International Society of Refractive Surgery.
Glenn Hagele
Executive Director
USAEyes.org
"Consider and Choose With Confidence"
Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org
http://www.USAEyes.org
http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org
I am not a doctor.
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| serebel 2006-01-09, 1:02 am |
| Just more spun garbage on the new nut site.
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| Trulytelling@yahoo.com 2006-01-09, 11:07 am |
| There is no such thing as QUALITY ASSURANCE for refractive surgery. And
reposting Dr. Lindstrom's biography does nothing to protect the public
from his reckless lack of proper patient screening.
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| Glenn - USAEyes.org 2006-01-09, 11:07 am |
| If a doctor was truly reckless, that doctor's outcomes would not be
good enough to meet our requirements for certification. The fact Dr.
Lindstrom is CRSQA certified disputes the accusation.
Glenn Hagele
Executive Director
USAEyes.org
"Consider and Choose With Confidence"
Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org
http://www.USAEyes.org
http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org
I am not a doctor.
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