Has anyone has PRK Lasik eye surgery?

Sharon E

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I had lasik surgery done 12 years ago and that is differnt from PRK but I can tell you that PRK is a great procedure and one of the safest in laser eye surgery. The down side to PRK is that it just takes longer to heal and you are in a bit more discomfort after surgery then lasik. Here is some info on PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)

PRK is generally used for patients whose corneas are too thin to allow for the creation of the LASIK flap safely. PRK is a refractive surgery in which the central epithelium, or surface layer of the cornea, is removed by the surgeon, and then the corneal bed is directly reshaped with the laser.

The surgeon may choose to use an anti-inflammatory compound Mitomycin C on some patients. Mitomycin C is a powerful pharmaceutical agent which inhibits haze in patients post PRK. It is highly recommended to use Mitomycin C on all patients with greater than -4.00 D prescriptions who are having PRK, since these patients are at greater risk of the complication of haze formation post operatively.

To promote healing and comfort, a bandage contact lens is placed on the cornea. The corneal epithelium will heal within 4-5 days in the average patient. During this period, it is recommended that you are monitored daily by our optometrists or your eye care professional until the contact lens is removed.

After the contact lens is removed, the follow-ups are usually more spaced out. Because there is no flap created, restrictions with physical activities are less than what is imposed upon LASIK patients.

Myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism can be treated using PRK. Again, presbyopia cannot be corrected by excimer laser treatments.

If you are having PRK, it probably means your corneas are thinner than average, your prescription is higher or both. Your optometrist may recommend different treatment options for PRK as well (see following page) in order to get the optimal visual outcomes.

During PRK corrective surgery the outer layer of the cornea, the epithelium, is removed centrally. The laser is then directly applied to the underlying cornea. A bandage lens is then placed on the cornea to assist in healing of the operative area and for patient comfort. Healing typically takes between 4 days and 1 week, and daily or every other day visits to the optometrist are recommended while the contact lens is in place. Following CL removal, patients are seen on a schedule similar to LASIK. Once the corneal epithelium has healed the patient has much less activity restrictions compared to a LASIK patient.

I hope this info helps you to understand PRK more and please research the doctor and technolgy that the center offers before moving forward. I am still 20/20 till this day since my surgery and it was the best gift I could of given myself to SEE

Has anyone ever had lasik eye surgery?

mmm

How much does it cost?
does it hurt?
is there many complications?
How does it feel after the procedure is done?
after it is done... is there a chance my eyesight can worsen?
and would you reccommend other ppl to have this type of surgery?

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I had Lasik about two years ago. It cost me about $3000 (including a lifetime guarantee) and I was able to make payments of about $300 a month.

I am very pleased with it and have not had any problems at all.

As with any procedure there are many possible complications. However, I know a handful of people who have had it done and have been very pleased as well. If you are considering it I would say make sure you do research first and choose the best place to have it done.

You will have slight discomfort the first day but the rocovery time is only a few days.

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Q. Please look on this website www.lasikcomplications.com. I know there have been some tremendous results, but please consider the risks very carefully. I just lost the most wonderful brother, who took his life due to these unbearable complications. Please, no sarcasm. My heart's hurting too much. I'm just trying to help... Thanks.

There may be other websites available. My research has only just begun.

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LASIK eye surgery does carry some risks, such as loss of vision. In some extremely rare cases, the patient may lose vision due to equipment malfunction, scarring or healing related complications.

One common risk of LASIK eye surgery is that any dry eye condition that is experienced right after surgery may hamper the healing process.

michigan lasik eye surgery?

teasingvio

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With Lasik surgery, you truly want a physician who will spend "face to face" time with you. That means the actual surgeon, not just a technical assistant or surgical coordinator. If you meet with the surgeon for only 4 minutes, how thorough do you really know them, and (maybe more importantly) how thoroughly can they possibly know you?

You are investing money and trust in your surgeon, and you should expect a standard of care above and beyond a cursory consultation.

Complications can occur with ANY type of surgery...What is important is this: Do you fully understand the potential complications and your personal risk profile (albeit quite small in most cases) and have you been properly educated in this regard?

Has your surgeon patiently addressed all of your questions and concerns?

If a complication occurs, will you be able to contact your surgeon personally or will you be filtered through a system of technicians, office personnel, etc.?

A confident and reliable surgeon will openly and PERSONALLY discuss the surgical procedure, risks, expected postoperative course, and reasonable expectations of visual outcomes BEFORE asking you to sign a consent form.

YOU DESERVE THIS LEVEL OF ATTENTION AND RESPECT AND SHOULD SETTLE FOR NOTHING LESS.

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Lasik Complications???? Help!?

Sarko

i am 15 years old, my eyesight is not that bad, i can play sports without glasses, i only use it for reading,watching TV and if i ever drive. i was planning on getting Lasik in the Future.

i saw stories in the news and on the web of complications, like jermaine dupri getting blind,tiger woods having post lasik problems and a pilot who won a $4 mil. dollar lawsuit because he lost his job due to LASIK complications.

DO YOU GUYS THINK BY THE TIME I AM 25 THERE WILL BE A SAFER CURE TO NEARSIGHTEDNESS? i would never risk my eyesight, i am waiting for something better than LASIK.

thanks.

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Lasik eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.

Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

http://www.indianhealthguru.com
Hope this helps.

Has anyone has PRK Lasik eye surgery?

Sharon E

Answer
I had lasik surgery done 12 years ago and that is differnt from PRK but I can tell you that PRK is a great procedure and one of the safest in laser eye surgery. The down side to PRK is that it just takes longer to heal and you are in a bit more discomfort after surgery then lasik. Here is some info on PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)

PRK is generally used for patients whose corneas are too thin to allow for the creation of the LASIK flap safely. PRK is a refractive surgery in which the central epithelium, or surface layer of the cornea, is removed by the surgeon, and then the corneal bed is directly reshaped with the laser.

The surgeon may choose to use an anti-inflammatory compound Mitomycin C on some patients. Mitomycin C is a powerful pharmaceutical agent which inhibits haze in patients post PRK. It is highly recommended to use Mitomycin C on all patients with greater than -4.00 D prescriptions who are having PRK, since these patients are at greater risk of the complication of haze formation post operatively.

To promote healing and comfort, a bandage contact lens is placed on the cornea. The corneal epithelium will heal within 4-5 days in the average patient. During this period, it is recommended that you are monitored daily by our optometrists or your eye care professional until the contact lens is removed.

After the contact lens is removed, the follow-ups are usually more spaced out. Because there is no flap created, restrictions with physical activities are less than what is imposed upon LASIK patients.

Myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism can be treated using PRK. Again, presbyopia cannot be corrected by excimer laser treatments.

If you are having PRK, it probably means your corneas are thinner than average, your prescription is higher or both. Your optometrist may recommend different treatment options for PRK as well (see following page) in order to get the optimal visual outcomes.

During PRK corrective surgery the outer layer of the cornea, the epithelium, is removed centrally. The laser is then directly applied to the underlying cornea. A bandage lens is then placed on the cornea to assist in healing of the operative area and for patient comfort. Healing typically takes between 4 days and 1 week, and daily or every other day visits to the optometrist are recommended while the contact lens is in place. Following CL removal, patients are seen on a schedule similar to LASIK. Once the corneal epithelium has healed the patient has much less activity restrictions compared to a LASIK patient.

I hope this info helps you to understand PRK more and please research the doctor and technolgy that the center offers before moving forward. I am still 20/20 till this day since my surgery and it was the best gift I could of given myself to SEE

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michigan lasik eye surgery?

teasingvio

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With Lasik surgery, you truly want a physician who will spend "face to face" time with you. That means the actual surgeon, not just a technical assistant or surgical coordinator. If you meet with the surgeon for only 4 minutes, how thorough do you really know them, and (maybe more importantly) how thoroughly can they possibly know you?

You are investing money and trust in your surgeon, and you should expect a standard of care above and beyond a cursory consultation.

Complications can occur with ANY type of surgery...What is important is this: Do you fully understand the potential complications and your personal risk profile (albeit quite small in most cases) and have you been properly educated in this regard?

Has your surgeon patiently addressed all of your questions and concerns?

If a complication occurs, will you be able to contact your surgeon personally or will you be filtered through a system of technicians, office personnel, etc.?

A confident and reliable surgeon will openly and PERSONALLY discuss the surgical procedure, risks, expected postoperative course, and reasonable expectations of visual outcomes BEFORE asking you to sign a consent form.

YOU DESERVE THIS LEVEL OF ATTENTION AND RESPECT AND SHOULD SETTLE FOR NOTHING LESS.

How do they perform lasik eye surgery?

Lolcat

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A complete eye examination will be done before surgery to make sure your eyes are healthy.
Once this is determined, the doctor will measure the curve of the cornea and the size and position of the pupils, the shape of the eyes (making sure there are no irregularities that would prevent LASIK as an option), and the thickness of the cornea (making sure there will be enough tissue left, once the cornea is cut and reshaped).

A signed informed consent form is needed before the procedure, confirming knowledge of the risks, benefits, alternative options, and possible complications.

LASIK is an outpatient surgical procedure and will take 10 to 15 minutes for each eye.

The only anesthetic used is an eye drop that numbs the surface of the eye. The procedure is done with the person awake. LASIK may be done on one or both eyes during the same session.

During LASIK, a special knife (a microkeratome) is used to cut a hinged flap of corneal tissue off the outer layer of the eyeball. The flap is lifted out of the way and a special laser is used to reshape the underlying corneal tissue.

The calculation for how much tissue is removed by the laser is done ahead of time. Once the reshaping is done, the surgeon replaces and secures the flap. No stitches are needed. An eye shield or patch will be placed over the eye to protect the flap and to help prevent rubbing or pressure on the eye until it has had enough time to heal.

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giveitmybe

Please look on this website www.lasikcomplications.com. I know there have been some tremendous results, but please consider the risks very carefully. I just lost the most wonderful brother, who took his life due to these unbearable complications. Please, no sarcasm. My heart's hurting too much. I'm just trying to help... Thanks.

There may be other websites available. My research has only just begun.

Answer
LASIK eye surgery does carry some risks, such as loss of vision. In some extremely rare cases, the patient may lose vision due to equipment malfunction, scarring or healing related complications.

One common risk of LASIK eye surgery is that any dry eye condition that is experienced right after surgery may hamper the healing process.

michigan lasik eye surgery?

teasingvio

Answer
With Lasik surgery, you truly want a physician who will spend "face to face" time with you. That means the actual surgeon, not just a technical assistant or surgical coordinator. If you meet with the surgeon for only 4 minutes, how thorough do you really know them, and (maybe more importantly) how thoroughly can they possibly know you?

You are investing money and trust in your surgeon, and you should expect a standard of care above and beyond a cursory consultation.

Complications can occur with ANY type of surgery...What is important is this: Do you fully understand the potential complications and your personal risk profile (albeit quite small in most cases) and have you been properly educated in this regard?

Has your surgeon patiently addressed all of your questions and concerns?

If a complication occurs, will you be able to contact your surgeon personally or will you be filtered through a system of technicians, office personnel, etc.?

A confident and reliable surgeon will openly and PERSONALLY discuss the surgical procedure, risks, expected postoperative course, and reasonable expectations of visual outcomes BEFORE asking you to sign a consent form.

YOU DESERVE THIS LEVEL OF ATTENTION AND RESPECT AND SHOULD SETTLE FOR NOTHING LESS.

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michigan lasik eye surgery?

teasingvio

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With Lasik surgery, you truly want a physician who will spend "face to face" time with you. That means the actual surgeon, not just a technical assistant or surgical coordinator. If you meet with the surgeon for only 4 minutes, how thorough do you really know them, and (maybe more importantly) how thoroughly can they possibly know you?

You are investing money and trust in your surgeon, and you should expect a standard of care above and beyond a cursory consultation.

Complications can occur with ANY type of surgery...What is important is this: Do you fully understand the potential complications and your personal risk profile (albeit quite small in most cases) and have you been properly educated in this regard?

Has your surgeon patiently addressed all of your questions and concerns?

If a complication occurs, will you be able to contact your surgeon personally or will you be filtered through a system of technicians, office personnel, etc.?

A confident and reliable surgeon will openly and PERSONALLY discuss the surgical procedure, risks, expected postoperative course, and reasonable expectations of visual outcomes BEFORE asking you to sign a consent form.

YOU DESERVE THIS LEVEL OF ATTENTION AND RESPECT AND SHOULD SETTLE FOR NOTHING LESS.

How do they perform lasik eye surgery?

Lolcat

Answer
A complete eye examination will be done before surgery to make sure your eyes are healthy.
Once this is determined, the doctor will measure the curve of the cornea and the size and position of the pupils, the shape of the eyes (making sure there are no irregularities that would prevent LASIK as an option), and the thickness of the cornea (making sure there will be enough tissue left, once the cornea is cut and reshaped).

A signed informed consent form is needed before the procedure, confirming knowledge of the risks, benefits, alternative options, and possible complications.

LASIK is an outpatient surgical procedure and will take 10 to 15 minutes for each eye.

The only anesthetic used is an eye drop that numbs the surface of the eye. The procedure is done with the person awake. LASIK may be done on one or both eyes during the same session.

During LASIK, a special knife (a microkeratome) is used to cut a hinged flap of corneal tissue off the outer layer of the eyeball. The flap is lifted out of the way and a special laser is used to reshape the underlying corneal tissue.

The calculation for how much tissue is removed by the laser is done ahead of time. Once the reshaping is done, the surgeon replaces and secures the flap. No stitches are needed. An eye shield or patch will be placed over the eye to protect the flap and to help prevent rubbing or pressure on the eye until it has had enough time to heal.

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What changes in your life schedule occur after getting Lasik eye surgery?

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Dragon

What changes in your life do you have to make after getting Lasik?

I wanna know what changes in your life schedule you have to make as a result of lasik eye surgery
Such as, for example, having to put eye drops in your eyes every hour or so, and having to see your eye surgeon regularly for the first 6 months after surgery.

Answer
After LASIK surgery, you should lie down, relax, and close your eyes. Watching television, reading, or operating a computer should be avoided for the first 24 hours. The LASIK surgery recovery process requires your eyes to remain relaxed.

Do not rub your eyes. Protective eye shields should be worn for the first seven nights. Some patients report a mild burning sensation two to four hours into LASIK surgery recovery as the anesthetic wears off. The sensation resembles wearing an itchy or dirty contact lens.

Wear sunglasses after surgery – rain or shine. Take baths instead of showers for the first 24 hours after surgery and be careful not to allow the shower to spray directly into your face for the first week. Use a face cloth and be careful not to rub your eyes. Avoid eye makeup and smoky or dusty environments for a week. Avoid alcohol consumption for 48 hours after LASIK surgery.

Your surgeon or ophthalmologist will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your LASIK results and potential problems such as epithelial growth. Contact your physician immediately if you experience any complications.

Can I become an army helicopter pilot if I have lasik eye surgery?

Blake

My uncorrected vision is very bad, over 20/200 I believe. I realize that the worst uncorrected vision you can have to become a helicopter pilot in the army is 20/50, but If I get lasik eye surgery which corrects it to 20/20 would I be eligible for flight school?

Answer
You are correct in that your uncorrected vision is too bad for you to be a helicopter pilot in the Army as is. However, you are also correct in that you can get LASIK surgery and still be eligible to apply if it corrects your vision to 20/20 or better.

The other poster is incorrect when he says that you have to have 20/20 uncorrected and that you cannot wear glasses at all to fly. You can and many people do. Once you finish flight school, your vision can get as worse as 20/400, but must still be correctable to 20/20. See AR 40-501, Standards of Medical Fitness which I have outlined and linked below:

Chapter 2
Physical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction

2–12. Eyes

c. Cornea.

(1) Current or history of corneal dystrophy of any type (371.5), including but not limited to keratoconus (371.6) of any degree is disqualifying.

(2) History of refractive surgery including, but not limited to: Lamellar (P11.7) and/or penetrating keratoplasty (P11.6). Radial Keratotomy and Astigmatic Keratotomy is disqualifying. Refractive surgery performed with an Excimer Laser, including but not limited to, Photorefractive Keratectomy (commonly known as PRK), Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis (commonly known as LASEK), and Laser- Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (commonly known as LASIK) (P11.7) is disqualifying if any of the following conditions are met:

(a) Pre-surgical refractive error in either eye exceeds + 8.00 to - 8.00 diopters.

(b) At least 6 months recovery period has not occurred between last refractive surgery or augmenting procedure and accession medical examination.

(c) There have been complications, and/or medications or ophthalmic solutions are required.

(d) Post-surgical refraction in each eye is not stable as demonstrated by—

1. At least two separate refractions at least one month apart, the most recent of which demonstrates more than +/- 0.50 diopters difference for spherical vision and/or more than +/- 0.25 diopters for cylinder vision; and

2. At least 3 months recovery has not occurred between the last refractive surgery or augmenting procedure and one of the comparison refractions.

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What are the risks and complications of LASIK, also Does LASIK eye surgery safe, and ?

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Kevin Mitn

Does it really that you don't need eye glasses anymore and What is the advice from people doing LASIK eye surgery do it or not PLEASE i'M SO CONFUSED ABOUT THAT and i really need your help. Thanks in advance. Also why there is lots of people don't do it while prefer wear eye glasses ?

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oh really Mr Carson D no complication??????

FDA it self is greed driven they cover optical industry up.

man if i can find reports that FDA and optical industry are working together also over government department reports, i will sue them, i will not even care if i have to bring public unrest toward the optical industry.

http://www.lasikdisaster.com/

http://www.myopia.org/
http://www.eyecollege.com/
http://www.central-fixation.com/
http://www.preventmyopia.org/
http://www.cleareyesight.info/
http://web.singnet.com.sg/~hanwen/nvifaq.htm

government knows eyesight can be improved because they use it in the air force,

so i don't know who else is playing the game, but once someone find more evidence, we will not give mercy to this fraud industry

What changes in your life schedule occur after getting Lasik eye surgery?

Dragon

What changes in your life do you have to make after getting Lasik?

I wanna know what changes in your life schedule you have to make as a result of lasik eye surgery
Such as, for example, having to put eye drops in your eyes every hour or so, and having to see your eye surgeon regularly for the first 6 months after surgery.

Answer
After LASIK surgery, you should lie down, relax, and close your eyes. Watching television, reading, or operating a computer should be avoided for the first 24 hours. The LASIK surgery recovery process requires your eyes to remain relaxed.

Do not rub your eyes. Protective eye shields should be worn for the first seven nights. Some patients report a mild burning sensation two to four hours into LASIK surgery recovery as the anesthetic wears off. The sensation resembles wearing an itchy or dirty contact lens.

Wear sunglasses after surgery – rain or shine. Take baths instead of showers for the first 24 hours after surgery and be careful not to allow the shower to spray directly into your face for the first week. Use a face cloth and be careful not to rub your eyes. Avoid eye makeup and smoky or dusty environments for a week. Avoid alcohol consumption for 48 hours after LASIK surgery.

Your surgeon or ophthalmologist will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your LASIK results and potential problems such as epithelial growth. Contact your physician immediately if you experience any complications.

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What changes in your life schedule occur after getting Lasik eye surgery?

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Dragon

What changes in your life do you have to make after getting Lasik?

I wanna know what changes in your life schedule you have to make as a result of lasik eye surgery
Such as, for example, having to put eye drops in your eyes every hour or so, and having to see your eye surgeon regularly for the first 6 months after surgery.

Answer
After LASIK surgery, you should lie down, relax, and close your eyes. Watching television, reading, or operating a computer should be avoided for the first 24 hours. The LASIK surgery recovery process requires your eyes to remain relaxed.

Do not rub your eyes. Protective eye shields should be worn for the first seven nights. Some patients report a mild burning sensation two to four hours into LASIK surgery recovery as the anesthetic wears off. The sensation resembles wearing an itchy or dirty contact lens.

Wear sunglasses after surgery – rain or shine. Take baths instead of showers for the first 24 hours after surgery and be careful not to allow the shower to spray directly into your face for the first week. Use a face cloth and be careful not to rub your eyes. Avoid eye makeup and smoky or dusty environments for a week. Avoid alcohol consumption for 48 hours after LASIK surgery.

Your surgeon or ophthalmologist will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your LASIK results and potential problems such as epithelial growth. Contact your physician immediately if you experience any complications.

Can I become an army helicopter pilot if I have lasik eye surgery?

Blake

My uncorrected vision is very bad, over 20/200 I believe. I realize that the worst uncorrected vision you can have to become a helicopter pilot in the army is 20/50, but If I get lasik eye surgery which corrects it to 20/20 would I be eligible for flight school?

Answer
You are correct in that your uncorrected vision is too bad for you to be a helicopter pilot in the Army as is. However, you are also correct in that you can get LASIK surgery and still be eligible to apply if it corrects your vision to 20/20 or better.

The other poster is incorrect when he says that you have to have 20/20 uncorrected and that you cannot wear glasses at all to fly. You can and many people do. Once you finish flight school, your vision can get as worse as 20/400, but must still be correctable to 20/20. See AR 40-501, Standards of Medical Fitness which I have outlined and linked below:

Chapter 2
Physical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction

2–12. Eyes

c. Cornea.

(1) Current or history of corneal dystrophy of any type (371.5), including but not limited to keratoconus (371.6) of any degree is disqualifying.

(2) History of refractive surgery including, but not limited to: Lamellar (P11.7) and/or penetrating keratoplasty (P11.6). Radial Keratotomy and Astigmatic Keratotomy is disqualifying. Refractive surgery performed with an Excimer Laser, including but not limited to, Photorefractive Keratectomy (commonly known as PRK), Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis (commonly known as LASEK), and Laser- Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (commonly known as LASIK) (P11.7) is disqualifying if any of the following conditions are met:

(a) Pre-surgical refractive error in either eye exceeds + 8.00 to - 8.00 diopters.

(b) At least 6 months recovery period has not occurred between last refractive surgery or augmenting procedure and accession medical examination.

(c) There have been complications, and/or medications or ophthalmic solutions are required.

(d) Post-surgical refraction in each eye is not stable as demonstrated by—

1. At least two separate refractions at least one month apart, the most recent of which demonstrates more than +/- 0.50 diopters difference for spherical vision and/or more than +/- 0.25 diopters for cylinder vision; and

2. At least 3 months recovery has not occurred between the last refractive surgery or augmenting procedure and one of the comparison refractions.

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How can my friend convince the doctor about LASIK eye surgery (details)?

Q. I'm asking this question for a friend of mine.

I have a friend who's having some trouble with her eyes. She's seeing double and it's been going on for a while now. And she's also on a ventilator.

My friend has tried going to the doctor to get LASIK eye surgery, but before she gets it the doctors need to change her trach.
And she's nervous about that because no one's done it except for her mom. And she's nervous about other people changing it.
She's also nervous about the surgery.

So when she's tried getting the surgery she'd go to the doctor with her family, but then she'd back out because she was nervous. That's probably happened twice.

She's going to try getting the surgery again but in order to do that, she needs to convince the doctor that she actually wants the surgery, probably because of all the times she's backed out.

Her mom wants her to say that she wants the surgery, but she doesn't. She's willing to do it, and she wants her eyes to get better, but she doesn't want it the surgery because she's nervous :|

And she doesn't want to lie to doctor.

I suggested that she tell the doctor that she doesn't want the surgery, but she's willing to do it.
She says that the doctor won't let her get the surgery if she says that. She has to actually want the surgery.

So how does she go to the doctor without lying? What can she say to him besides saying that she wants the surgery?

And how can she get rid of her being nervous about the surgery?

Thanks and I really appreciate your answers.

A. With a well established stoma changing the tube is no big deal-I've done it many times with no difficulty. To establish her willingness and trust, she probably has to allow the doc to do so, and it might help to have a list of ways in which the surgery will benefit her to tell him.
Since she's already vent dependent I can think of few serious complications this operation is very likely to cause.
Maybe it will help ease her anxiety about her trach if an EENT physician performs the change?
Good luck to your friend.

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When I'm 25-30 and I have the money, can I just get lasik eye surgery to fix my eyes?

Q. I'm farsighted and I hate glasses, I don't usually wear them because I can see perfectly without them but I have to strain my eyes.

Can anyone get lasik eye surgery and will it completely fix you? What are the complications?

A. Lasik and those type of surgeries are always getting better, and will over the years. I am also farsighted with astigmatism and know that Lasik on our eyes is more difficult than someone with myopia. To correct hyperopia the surgeon must make the curve of the lens steeper, harder to do than the surgery for myopia.

Also there is always the issues of side effects. And even after you do this correction you might still need glasses for reading when you get in your middle years. Do a lot of research before spending money on this.

As you get older, if you do nothing and don't wear glasses, you will get eyestrain and headaches and your distance vision will still need full correction. Glasses are so bad, burred vision is worse I can speak from experience with my hyperopia and the value of my glasses.

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When I'm 25-30 and I have the money, can I just get lasik eye surgery to fix my eyes?

Q. I'm farsighted and I hate glasses, I don't usually wear them because I can see perfectly without them but I have to strain my eyes.

Can anyone get lasik eye surgery and will it completely fix you? What are the complications?

A. Many clinics that offer Lasik surgery will give you an evaluation for free to find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure. Some people cannot be helped by Lasik and need other treatments. If your glasses in any way cause you to strain your eyes, then you need a new prescription. Get an adult to take you to a Lasik clinic and get evaluated. If you are a candidate for the procedure, it can cost several thousand dollars and there can be complications and risks. Let the doctor explain them to you.

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How accurate LASIK or Laser Eye Surgery is?, and what is the difference between LASIK and Laser Eye Surgery?

Q. I am planning to do a LASIK or Laser Eye Surgery, does it has any disadvantages doing it? and what is the difference between Laser and LASIK, which is better and why, I am hesitating whether to do it or not, also I don't know which one should I choose LASIK or Laser.

P.S. My vision is not so bad, it is something like 1.7 - 2 degrees deviation, am just sick wearing glasses. :)

Thanks in advance.

A. LASIK stands for LASER assisited In-Situ Keratomileusis, so there is a Laser being used on your eye during the procedure. The doctors will make a "flap" of your cornea using a microkeratome and then apply the Laser to your cornea shaping it and correcting your vision. They carefully replace the flap and you're done. It is important after LASIK that you do not rub your eyes for a couple of weeks to let the flaps heal back to normal. Your doctor will provide shields for you to wear at night so you don't rub your eyes while you're sleeping.

The only really negatives that occur regularly are:
A) Dry eyes, if you have dry eyes prior to the procedure they will be more dry after the procedure.
B) Your correction isn't totally corrected - you may need an enhancement to get your vision perfect.
C) If you have Presbyopia (the need for reading glasses) and you have both eyes corrected for distance, you will still need reading glasses, you can talk to your doctor about possible Monovision or Mini-Monovision if you're just about 40 or over 40.

Laser Eye Surgery is for people with complications in their retinas, or Glaucoma. A Laser is applied either cauterizing blood vessels in a wide range of spots and sizes for retina. It can be used to open angles in narrow angle Glaucoma. It can also be applied to patients that have cloudiness after cataract surgery to remove cloudiness.

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What changes in your life schedule occur after getting Lasik eye surgery?

Q. What changes in your life do you have to make after getting Lasik?

I wanna know what changes in your life schedule you have to make as a result of lasik eye surgery
Such as, for example, having to put eye drops in your eyes every hour or so, and having to see your eye surgeon regularly for the first 6 months after surgery.

A. After LASIK surgery, you should lie down, relax, and close your eyes. Watching television, reading, or operating a computer should be avoided for the first 24 hours. The LASIK surgery recovery process requires your eyes to remain relaxed.

Do not rub your eyes. Protective eye shields should be worn for the first seven nights. Some patients report a mild burning sensation two to four hours into LASIK surgery recovery as the anesthetic wears off. The sensation resembles wearing an itchy or dirty contact lens.

Wear sunglasses after surgery � rain or shine. Take baths instead of showers for the first 24 hours after surgery and be careful not to allow the shower to spray directly into your face for the first week. Use a face cloth and be careful not to rub your eyes. Avoid eye makeup and smoky or dusty environments for a week. Avoid alcohol consumption for 48 hours after LASIK surgery.

Your surgeon or ophthalmologist will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your LASIK results and potential problems such as epithelial growth. Contact your physician immediately if you experience any complications.

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Can I become an army helicopter pilot if I have lasik eye surgery?

Q. My uncorrected vision is very bad, over 20/200 I believe. I realize that the worst uncorrected vision you can have to become a helicopter pilot in the army is 20/50, but If I get lasik eye surgery which corrects it to 20/20 would I be eligible for flight school?

A. You are correct in that your uncorrected vision is too bad for you to be a helicopter pilot in the Army as is. However, you are also correct in that you can get LASIK surgery and still be eligible to apply if it corrects your vision to 20/20 or better.

The other poster is incorrect when he says that you have to have 20/20 uncorrected and that you cannot wear glasses at all to fly. You can and many people do. Once you finish flight school, your vision can get as worse as 20/400, but must still be correctable to 20/20. See AR 40-501, Standards of Medical Fitness which I have outlined and linked below:

Chapter 2
Physical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction

2�12. Eyes

c. Cornea.

(1) Current or history of corneal dystrophy of any type (371.5), including but not limited to keratoconus (371.6) of any degree is disqualifying.

(2) History of refractive surgery including, but not limited to: Lamellar (P11.7) and/or penetrating keratoplasty (P11.6). Radial Keratotomy and Astigmatic Keratotomy is disqualifying. Refractive surgery performed with an Excimer Laser, including but not limited to, Photorefractive Keratectomy (commonly known as PRK), Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis (commonly known as LASEK), and Laser- Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (commonly known as LASIK) (P11.7) is disqualifying if any of the following conditions are met:

(a) Pre-surgical refractive error in either eye exceeds + 8.00 to - 8.00 diopters.

(b) At least 6 months recovery period has not occurred between last refractive surgery or augmenting procedure and accession medical examination.

(c) There have been complications, and/or medications or ophthalmic solutions are required.

(d) Post-surgical refraction in each eye is not stable as demonstrated by�

1. At least two separate refractions at least one month apart, the most recent of which demonstrates more than +/- 0.50 diopters difference for spherical vision and/or more than +/- 0.25 diopters for cylinder vision; and

2. At least 3 months recovery has not occurred between the last refractive surgery or augmenting procedure and one of the comparison refractions.

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what age is lasik eye surgery reccomended ?

Q. im 19 , i heared positive feedback about lasik eye surgery i asked 2 good doctors they told me if your 18+ its okay and there will be no complications ,, the next day i read in an article that it is recommended for 30-40 years old ! what do you think ?

A. The FDA has approved LASIK for those over the age of 18. The real question is whether or not your prescription is stable. See the source:

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-age.htm

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When I'm 25-30 and I have the money, can I just get lasik eye surgery to fix my eyes?

Q. I'm farsighted and I hate glasses, I don't usually wear them because I can see perfectly without them but I have to strain my eyes.

Can anyone get lasik eye surgery and will it completely fix you? What are the complications?

A. Lasik and those type of surgeries are always getting better, and will over the years. I am also farsighted with astigmatism and know that Lasik on our eyes is more difficult than someone with myopia. To correct hyperopia the surgeon must make the curve of the lens steeper, harder to do than the surgery for myopia.

Also there is always the issues of side effects. And even after you do this correction you might still need glasses for reading when you get in your middle years. Do a lot of research before spending money on this.

As you get older, if you do nothing and don't wear glasses, you will get eyestrain and headaches and your distance vision will still need full correction. Glasses are so bad, burred vision is worse I can speak from experience with my hyperopia and the value of my glasses.

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Can I become an army helicopter pilot if I have lasik eye surgery?

Q. My uncorrected vision is very bad, over 20/200 I believe. I realize that the worst uncorrected vision you can have to become a helicopter pilot in the army is 20/50, but If I get lasik eye surgery which corrects it to 20/20 would I be eligible for flight school?

A. You are correct in that your uncorrected vision is too bad for you to be a helicopter pilot in the Army as is. However, you are also correct in that you can get LASIK surgery and still be eligible to apply if it corrects your vision to 20/20 or better.

The other poster is incorrect when he says that you have to have 20/20 uncorrected and that you cannot wear glasses at all to fly. You can and many people do. Once you finish flight school, your vision can get as worse as 20/400, but must still be correctable to 20/20. See AR 40-501, Standards of Medical Fitness which I have outlined and linked below:

Chapter 2
Physical Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction

2�12. Eyes

c. Cornea.

(1) Current or history of corneal dystrophy of any type (371.5), including but not limited to keratoconus (371.6) of any degree is disqualifying.

(2) History of refractive surgery including, but not limited to: Lamellar (P11.7) and/or penetrating keratoplasty (P11.6). Radial Keratotomy and Astigmatic Keratotomy is disqualifying. Refractive surgery performed with an Excimer Laser, including but not limited to, Photorefractive Keratectomy (commonly known as PRK), Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis (commonly known as LASEK), and Laser- Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (commonly known as LASIK) (P11.7) is disqualifying if any of the following conditions are met:

(a) Pre-surgical refractive error in either eye exceeds + 8.00 to - 8.00 diopters.

(b) At least 6 months recovery period has not occurred between last refractive surgery or augmenting procedure and accession medical examination.

(c) There have been complications, and/or medications or ophthalmic solutions are required.

(d) Post-surgical refraction in each eye is not stable as demonstrated by�

1. At least two separate refractions at least one month apart, the most recent of which demonstrates more than +/- 0.50 diopters difference for spherical vision and/or more than +/- 0.25 diopters for cylinder vision; and

2. At least 3 months recovery has not occurred between the last refractive surgery or augmenting procedure and one of the comparison refractions.

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what age is lasik eye surgery reccomended ?

Q. im 19 , i heared positive feedback about lasik eye surgery i asked 2 good doctors they told me if your 18+ its okay and there will be no complications ,, the next day i read in an article that it is recommended for 30-40 years old ! what do you think ?

A. The FDA has approved LASIK for those over the age of 18. The real question is whether or not your prescription is stable. See the source:

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-age.htm

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When I'm 25-30 and I have the money, can I just get lasik eye surgery to fix my eyes?

Q. I'm farsighted and I hate glasses, I don't usually wear them because I can see perfectly without them but I have to strain my eyes.

Can anyone get lasik eye surgery and will it completely fix you? What are the complications?

A. Lasik and those type of surgeries are always getting better, and will over the years. I am also farsighted with astigmatism and know that Lasik on our eyes is more difficult than someone with myopia. To correct hyperopia the surgeon must make the curve of the lens steeper, harder to do than the surgery for myopia.

Also there is always the issues of side effects. And even after you do this correction you might still need glasses for reading when you get in your middle years. Do a lot of research before spending money on this.

As you get older, if you do nothing and don't wear glasses, you will get eyestrain and headaches and your distance vision will still need full correction. Glasses are so bad, burred vision is worse I can speak from experience with my hyperopia and the value of my glasses.

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When I'm 25-30 and I have the money, can I just get lasik eye surgery to fix my eyes?

Q. I'm farsighted and I hate glasses, I don't usually wear them because I can see perfectly without them but I have to strain my eyes.

Can anyone get lasik eye surgery and will it completely fix you? What are the complications?

A. Many clinics that offer Lasik surgery will give you an evaluation for free to find out if you are a good candidate for the procedure. Some people cannot be helped by Lasik and need other treatments. If your glasses in any way cause you to strain your eyes, then you need a new prescription. Get an adult to take you to a Lasik clinic and get evaluated. If you are a candidate for the procedure, it can cost several thousand dollars and there can be complications and risks. Let the doctor explain them to you.

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