Every number on this site is meant to be traceable to a named source. When sources disagree, or when a page is older than a later authorization or trial, we say so. Dr. Deom’s clinical opinions, when they appear, are labeled as his opinion and kept apart from regulator and journal wording.

What’s in this section

• LIGHTSITE III — the pivotal trial behind the Valeda De Novo authorization, with FDA figures and journal-article figures listed separately
• References — the working bibliography
• What’s new — a log of reviews and updates
• Review policy — how pages are sourced, dated, and corrected

We prefer, in this order: regulators (such as the FDA); professional societies (such as NEI patient education and AAO); and then peer-reviewed research, cited with journal, year, and a link.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is for general education only. It is not medical advice and does not replace an examination or a conversation with your own doctors. Do not start, stop, or change any medicine or treatment without talking to the clinician who cares for you. If you notice new wavy lines, a sudden blur, or a blank spot in your central vision, seek same-day care from an eye doctor or an emergency department.