Potential New Treatment For Eye Disease

The video discusses a new eye procedure called Cariflex, which uses a microwave beam and UV light to reshape the cornea, offering hope to patients with keratoconus. Carl Evans, a patient, experienced significant vision improvement after undergoing the procedure at the Manchester Face and Eye Clinic. The treatment could potentially replace traditional laser eye surgery if proven safe and effective in ongoing trials. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists views it as promising, though further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.

What are the potential outcomes for patients after the new procedure?

What is the significance of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' statement regarding the procedure?