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Can vision get worse after Laser Refractive Surgery? It's in my genetics for my vision to keep getting worse, but if one gets laser eye surgery at age 16, could vision possibly get worse after the procedure? Also, does wearing glasses cause vision to worsen?

Anything to correct astigmatism besides refractive surgery? I started wearing glasses at age 5 due to near-sightedness in both eyes. By around age 13 my eyes were perfect and I ceased wearing glasses. Over the next five years my right eye became very slightly near-sighted again and my left eye became very far-sighted - it now has astigmatism. I'm wearing glasses again almost every day (when before it was all day every day) because about a year of using contact lenses bothered me. I don't understand why my left eye deteoriated, but even with my new glasses on I have blurry vision sometimes. Will it get better, or is eye surgery the only option in the future? (Currently 20 years old.)

Are there any contacts that are good years after refractive surgery? I had keratotomy done on my eyes 13 yrs ago. I'm interested in contacts for my trouble seeing close up and my astigmatism. The trial pair that I tried on today did not work and nothing else was ordered.

Whats the advantages and disadvatages of having refractive surgery to correct myopia?

Why do we have a blurry vision in the first days after a PRK refractive surgery?

Anyone know of side effects from refractive laser surgery? Short and long term. My daughter is 18 years old and has been suggested to have one done within the next 3 months. She is very anxious about her eye being operated on. I feel not very comforable getting too many opinions from surgeons only. I would appreciate if any of you have any negative or positive views that you are really sure of. Thanks...she has searched and that's precisely why she is anxious. Anyone know someone who has got it done and has first hand information.

where can i go for affordable refractive eye surgery to correct my nearsightedness? i live in southern california in san bernadino county and i am looking to have lasick or refractive eye surgery to correct my nearsightedness. my doctor recommended it because im like super nearsighted my glasses are so thick but i wear contacts so people can't tell that im blind....lol if i lost my glasses i would not be able to see things and people who are far away i can only see things and people close up i fear that im going blind. one day i lost my glasses and i felt handicapped because it would be impossible for me to drive and i would only see colors people look like big blurrs of color and when someone that knows me calls my name i am not able to tell who it is beacause i can not see their face's they would have to stand really close to me in order for me to recognize them. my eye doctor recommends that i have surgery on my eyes to correct my problem whats the latest technique used today by doctors to correct nearsightedness? and the most affordable w/ payment plan options or doctors that would be able to charge my med-i-cal because of the severity of my eye condition? thank you every one who has taken the time to help me.......

waiting time for enlistment after refractive surgery ? I have a high refraction that denied me enlistment with the U.S. Air Force. My doctor told me I can fix that with surgery. i like to know how long after the surgery can I enlist with the Air Force or the National Guard, both recruiters don't know, I was hoping someone might know and help me please. I want to be an MP or paralegal.

can u have Refractive surgery on a 12 year old? i found out i have astigmatism and are farsighted so i cant get contacts i have 2 get glasses and i cant bear the embarassment so can u have Refractive surgery on a 12 year old

question about refractive surgery? my mom says that if your eyesight is worse that -6.00 then you cant get refractive surgery anymore, is that right? also, people say you have to have stabilized for 2yrs to get the surgery, does that mean youre going to have to stop watching tv, computer, and reading or is it that the eyes just stop getting worse?

Refractive Surgery to correct astigmatism in eye ? What anasthetic are you put under ? Thanks

what is the refractive surgery? what is the refractive surgery

Is my spouse eligible to receive LASIK or PRK surgery the same way I am? I know that I can receive free refractive surgery after getting a thorough eye exam, getting my commander's authorization, and then placed onto a waiting list, but is my wife also able to get such treatment?

is it normal after refractive surgery that one pupil dilates more than the other?

Refractive surgery- a risk worth taking? Is it worth the risk? I can't wear contact lenses anymore. Also I would need the implant because I have a high myopic power.

I need an expert answer. Is photo-refractive surgery safe? Shall we get permanent cure from this surgery?

Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery? I am considering having some eye surgery to correct my vision as my opthalmologist says a laser procedure would not work sufficiently because of my problems with both short and long sight. He has suggested replacing the lenses in my eyes with artificial ones. Has anyone had experience of, or knows anyone with experience of Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery?

Professor Jan Venter. Booking in for lens refractive surgery soon, (lens exchange surgery).? What do you know of this surgeon and proceedure, ie good or bad?

best ophthalmologists available who specialize in refractive/cataract surgery.? im not satisfied with the outcome of my cataract operation,and ive been advised to get a second opinion ive been told to find the best ophthalmologists,there must be some excellent practitioners in the uk but how would i find out? I live in Devon but of course im willing to travel NHS is rubbish so i want a to have a consultation with a privtae doctor

Refractive eye surgery for USAF Pilots? I'm applying to Air Force OTS and SUPT. I've already passed the MEPS and flight physicals, and my PCSM score is a near-perfect 97 (that's out of 99, not 100 mind you) which would virtually guarantee me of a pilot's slot were it not for my eyesight, which is about 20/200 in both eyes, and disqualifies me from a pilot's slot. It is just about within limits for a navigator position, but I really don't want to have to settle for a nav. slot when I have a such scintillating PCSM score (and I could even bring the score up by one more point if I were to log 40 more flight hours). Is there any type of corrective eye surgery I can undergo to qualify for a pilot's slot? (note: I meet all the other necessary medical qualifications and I'm more than willing to commit to the ten years; several other military pilots have blogged me and said that I should try to have the surgery to qualify for a pilot's slot because I'd be miserable as a navigator).

Refractive eye surgery.........? How old do you have to be to have refractie eye surgery beacuse in my left eye i have 1.75 and in my right i have 2.50. How is it performed aswell?

Where can I find doctors who offer FEMTEC laser surgery (refractive eye surgery aka laser eye surgery)? http://www.2010pv.com http://lasiksurgerynews.com/news/article000127.shtml

in what part of the world are the very, very, very, very best eye doctors that can perform surgery to correct? myopia? in the united states or in some other part of the world? i think that its called lasik or refractive surgery. where are the very best eye doctors in the world if money is not an object? can someone please help me. thank you.

hi is laser surgery to treat refractive error in eye safe..?have u been benefitted from it?? plz help me...?

How high is the refractive error in a contact lens? My son is 7 years old. He was born with congenital glaucoma, but received the surgery in both eyes at 2 mos old. He has had a normal pressure ever since; however, he was left extremely nearsighted. He is currently a -26.0 refractive error with his glasses. Do they make contact lens for him? Thanks for your help.

can I still become a plastic surgeon if i undergo lasik eye surgery? I am in doubt because the FDA says that some jobs prohibit certain refractive procedures. My prescription is -1 on the left and -.75 on the right.

How can I get my insurance to pay for corrective eye surgery? As a rule, insurance companies will not pay for refractive surgery for nearsightedness. They consider it elective or cosmetic. Mine isn't the typical situation, though, for the following reasons. I have extremely poor vision, with a prescription of -12/-14 ("high myopia" is considered -6 to -10, so I'm way beyond that). Simply put, without correction, I'm perfectly blind. Glasses aren't a viable day-to-day possibility. Because of the high degree of refraction, in low light anything that isn't directly in front of me is broken up into a wide band of prismatic-colored copies. This is merely a nuisance most of the time but when driving it is absolutely dangerous, as it makes it impossible to tell the actual location of other cars or the color of traffic lights. Contacts aren't a perfect solution, either. Because of their thickness, whenever I blink they slide up my eyes and take a good 1/2 to 1 second to return to their proper location. They also tend to slip off of my corneas entirely more often than most contact wearers experience, and even in the best of times are not comfortable when worn for more than eight to ten hours. I'm a perfect candidate for ICL (implanted contact lens) surgery, but I don't believe that I should have to cover the entire cost of the procedure ($7,000). I'm insured, this is a safe and proven cure for my condition, and the traditional solutions are simply not adequate. Do I have a hope of arguing my case?

Can anyone tell me what this means please? I emailed RAF asking do you need 20/20 vision to be a pilot... They responded with this strange and confusing answer Dear Tom, Thank you for your enquiry. The need for glasses or contact lenses may preclude selection for some branches. The standards for Aircrew are high, particularly for pilot, and if you require eyesight correction you will not be suitable for pilot duties. Refractive corrections greater than -7 or +8 dioptres, or a history of refractive surgery, may preclude selection for service. What does this mean? Specifically the Refractive corrections part

LASIK eye surgery for Air Force Pilots? Can individuals who have had refractive eye surgery become USAF pilots? I'm entering Air Force OTS soon and have a near-perfect PCSM score (98 out of 99) which would virtually guarantee me of a pilot's slot if only I didn't suffer from nearsightedness. I guess my other question would be, could I have this procedure performed by a flight surgeon to have it approved by the USAF? The thing is, I'm not sure I want to have to settle for a position as a navigator just because of my eyesight, and a lot of current USAF pilots are telling me the same thing.

Will the US Army or the US Air Force pay for my LAIK surgery ? Im not enlisted !? I want to enlist but both branches denied my medical waiver due to a over -8 refractive error. I was told either branch could pay for the surgery. What paperwork should I submit in order to get them to perform the surgery for me. I want to serve as an MP or Security Forces.

Does this eye exercise program actually work? http://www.rebuildyourvision.com I am desperate to do anything I can to make my eye sight so that I can fly for the Air Force. Of course this program sounds great, but I am very skeptical. I am currently 17 years old: Right eye: +2.50 Left eye: +1.25 I am not currently eligible for refractive surgery.

Does Lasik count as uncorrected vision? I got a conditional offer of employment for the fire department. The condition is that pass a physical. The position calls for 20/30 uncorrected vision. I had Lasik refractive surgery over a month ago and passed the vision test. However, I told them that had the Lasik surgery about a month ago. I know glasses and contacts are corrected vision, but would Lasik fall into this category?

What are synergeyes contact lenses? Is it a good alternative for refractive surgery? My hard lenses are always unformtable and I can't wear soft lenses because of neovascularisation.

Do I need stronger or weaker reading glasses? I had Lasik refractive surgery one week ago to correct my far-sightedness. I now find I need to sit closer than normal to the computer screen with the over-the-counter reading specs I purchased. Does that suggest I need a stronger or weaker pair? Until my vision settles in (a few more months), it is suggested I don't invest in a proper Rx pair of glasses. Or should I simply push the monitor (computer screen) further back? I'd ask my ophthalmologist, but I'd like an answer sooner than later. Thanks...

do airline companies accept flight attendants who have had previous eye operations? i.e. Lasik surgery, and other refractive procedures. i heard that before getting employed as a cabin attendant, one should have normal vision.

I'm I a very bad person or a little? Hi. I have a mental disorder and a great coach that helps me with finding work and the social security. Where I live getting social security is not always so easy. The thing is I want to get refractive surgery which is expensive for me. I'm feeling guilty that I want to spend a lot of money while my coach is helping me to survive- I can't tell her that I want to do this. Surely I should spend everything on eductaion to find work? On the other hand it's my decision what I spend things on -Should I be feeling this guilty? -I feel like a criminal.

I failed MEPS - Can I retest after surgery? I took MEPS a week ago and received a permanent disqualification due to my eyesight. I was measured to have refractive error of 17 and 20 diopters. Many of you may be saying, "well of course you were going to be disqualified", but I still held some amount of hope. A medical waiver was sent through the Army and denied. I'm realistic and know that, if I was denied for the Army, that the other branches wouldn't accept me either. At the moment, I'm correctable to 20/30 vision. I am perfectly fit in every other physical area and I scored a 95 on my ASVAB. I also have over 70 college credits and no criminal record. So, my vision is the only thing holding me back. My question is: would I be able to retest if I got surgery? Because of how bad my eyesight is, Lasik and PRK would not work for me. The only surgery that would get me beyond using glasses is Visian ICL. That surgery would get me to near 0 diopters. However, it's $7,000 and not covered by my insurance. Also, I can't find any information on the military's acceptance of that surgery. I would hate to spend a ton of money to find out that it was useless (for my goals at least - I'm fine just wearing glasses/contacts). Also, if anyone has any advice of steps I could take without getting the surgery (congressional inquiry, etc.), I would appreciate it. Thanks, everyone. My recruiter gave me an answer of "yes". But, my recruiter isn't a doctor. Nor did he even seem so sure of his answer. Throughout the past few months, they have constantly told me that I will be fine if I do this or that I'll get in if I do that. And, lo and behold - here I am. I'm also assuming that there are no complications with it. I've researched enough that I don't need medical advice about the surgery. Thanks.

Personal healing experiences from PRK? I am having PRK refractive surgery later this week and have researched all aspects, studies, docs, the procedure itself. What I am interested in is people's personal experiences with the healing time. How long was it before the discomfort subsided? How long before your vision began to get back to normal? I know the answers will vary per individual, but would certainly help me know what to expect from the "real world" healing experiences versus published studies and articles by physicians.

How can I find people to help fund 10 year old Reagan's medical care? This child got a traumatic cataract following perfoating a corneoscleral injury. We do not know the state of the retina but we want to give him a chance. 1. He will need cataract surgery with an intra ocular lens = 35,000 /= 2. If the retina is found detached , he will need to be referred to mengo for further retinal detachment surgery approximately 100,000/= 3. Post operatively , he will come for a review for a minimum of foru times but each visit , the medications do not exceed 10,000 /= U sh. 4 . When he has recovered , he will need spectacle correction for any refractive errors at a cost of about 100,000/=(bifocal) . These are the expected hospital costs. If they opt to sleep in a private room , this at rate of 10,000/= per night. At each surgery, they may stay for 4 days. Other costs I am not sure of are transport costs and personal maintainnce for the child and attendant while in hospital. Best regards, Dr . Tindyebwa. L.K

Are there contact lens for for post keratotomy(13 ys ago.? The trial pair my dr ordered for me did not work. He sent me home without hope for contacts because of the refractive surgery. Over the yrs, I have developed stigmatism and I also having seeing close up. I was told after the procedure that I may have trouble with this at the age most people do. I didn't count on the stigmatism, too, though. iF i could find some contacts to work, would I be able to order these on my own? Can my prescription be given to me at my request and maybe I could try some contacts on my own ? I don't think he wants to order any others for me to try.

Question about vision problem. Link to image included.? This is a problem with my left eye only. See link bellow. http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2927/dogeyeey4.jpg What is this type of vision problem called and are there any treatments like glasses or refractive surgery(LASIK)? I never wore glasses or contact lenses before. I am 25.

Questions please help (:? 1.) In the US, which of the following recent trends is TRUE? All gynecologists are trained as obstetricians, and vice versa. Medical students are increasingly choosing not to specialize in obstetrics. Average salary is increasing. All of the above. 2.) In general, the eye care professional who is able to perform eye surgery is the orthoptist ophthalmologist optician optometrist 3.) The type of testing used to detect changes in a fetus' genes or chromosomes before birth is called amniocentesis diagnostic testing carrier testing forensic testing 4.) A-scan ultrasound biometry is a routine type of diagnostic test used in ophthalmology obstetrics gynecology cardiology 5.) The procedure of artificially initiating labor is called Caesarean section ectopic pregnancy pre-eclampsia induction 6.) Which of the following statements is TRUE about Caesarean Sections? Julius Caesar was likely a C-section baby Mortality rates of C-sections are comparable to those of vaginal births A C-section may be recommended when vaginal delivery may pose a risk to the mother or the baby After a C-section, all subsequent birth must be C-sections as well 7.) One of the more common operations that gynecologists perform, the removal of the ovaries is called a/an tubal ligation oophorectomy hysterectomy colposuspension 8.) The eye care professional that provides eyeglass lenses is the optician ophthalmologist orthoptist optometrist 9.) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding ultrasonography used for obstetrics? It can render live images. The technology is such that anyone using it can acquire good-quality images. Current evidence indicates that diagnostic ultrasound is safe for the unborn child. None of the above. 10.) According to the information in the modules, the most common form of eye surgery is refractive surgery. extra-ocular muscle surgery. glaucoma surgery. cataract removal.

Medicene Questions?? The most recent manual published by the American Psychiatric Association which covers all mental disorders for both adults and children is the DSMD-IV DSM-IV TR DMMD-V DMS-V 2: Which of the following body systems is considered one of the nine key IC systems? lymphatic system skeletal system hematology none of the above 3: In general, a radial keratonomy is a procedure performed by an orthoptist ophthalmologist optician optometrist 4: Which of the following is not considered one of the three main disciplines of Pharmacy? Pharmaceutics Pharmacology Pharmacy practice none of the above 5: Which of the following neurological disorders is caused by an infection? botulism epilepsy multiple sclerosis Tourette’s syndrome 6: Which of the following basic sciences in medicine is the microscopic study of individual cells? cytology histology pathology physiology 7: Medications are generally divided into two groups - OTC and PPO FOP MDP POM 8: According to United States Census Bureau figures described in the modules, approximately what percentage of Americans does NOT have health insurance? 5% 15% 30% 45% 9: The procedure of artificially initiating labor is called Caesarean section ectopic pregnancy pre-eclampsia induction 10: Which step of the USMLE assesses clinical skills through simulated patient interactions, in which the examinee interacts with standardized patients portrayed by actors? Step 1 Step 2-CK Step 2-CS Step 3 11: Which of the following disorders is considered a psychotic disorder? delusional disorder bipolar disorder adjustment disorder kleptomania 12: The critical time frame commonly known as the "golden hour" involves the time that CPR is still effective the time after an accident or the onset of acute illness the time the brain can survive without oxygen the time a person can be triaged as DELAYED 13: The type of genetic testing used to detect gene mutations associated with disorders that appear after birth, often later in life is called prenatal testing diagnostic testing carrier testing predictive testing 14: Which of the following is one of the 8 essential components of primary health care as outlined by The Declaration of Alma Ata? education concerning prevailing health problems and the methods of preventing and controlling them maternal and child health care, including family planning prevention and control of locally endemic diseases all of the above 15: Cortical death is also known as coma persistent vegetative state brain death none of the above 16: An antiembolic stocking is a device that applies heat to soothe muscle aches provides support to aid in ambulation serves as protection from developing bedsores applies pressure to prevent blood clots 17: Which of the following professions requires the most training/education? EMT-B EMT-I EMT-N EMT-P 18: In chiropractic, the term "subluxated" essentially means broken weakened malformed misaligned 19: One of the more common operations that gynecologists perform, the removal of the uterus is called a/an hysterectomy oophorectomy tubul ligation colposuspension 20: Which of the following is a section administered as part of the MCAT? Biological inquiry Writing analysis Physical sciences Verbal sample 21: Which of the following professions, in general, cannot prescribe medication in the U.S.? nurse practitioner physician’s assistant psychiatrist psychologist 22: During CPR, which of the following events may happen? separation of cartilage broken ribs the patient vomiting all of the above 23: According to the information in the modules, the most common form of eye surgery is cataract removal extra-ocular muscle surgery glaucoma surgery refractive surgery 24: The medical doctor most likely to prescribe selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is a/an dentist ophthalmologist psychiatrist urologist 25: Which field of psychology studies behavioral processes by experimenting on human beings and animals? clinical counseling occupational none of the above

I don't want glasses. Help!? Hi. I'm constantly having contact lens problems. I used to wear soft lenses and everything was just fine. But I had to switch to RGB- lenses because I was developing " neovascularization"- blood vessels growing into the cornea because of lack of oxygen. The RGB lenses are just never comfortable. Can the discomfort just be in my head rather than reaility? When I go to the contact-lens specialist. -he says everything looks ok, That I have healthy eyes and that there is nothing more he can do. I tried to wear glasses once- but I was in such a panic that I was eating less and getting thiner and thiner. (I have autism and social phobia- and this change I couldn't deal with.) I've also looked into the possiblity of refractive surgery but this is too expense for me right now. I would need the lens implant because of my bad eyesight which costs more. What can I do? I need lenses to sport and feel comfortable. Should I lend money from the bank to do the eye-operation? TweetyBird: Please explain. Why would I diagnose myself with autism and social phobia ??

Could you please read this and explain...? "It took the observations of Dr. Fyodorov of Russia, in a case of eye trauma in the 1970's, to bring about the practical application of refractive surgery through radial keratotomy. Fyodorov was treating a boy whose glasses had broken, causing corneal lacerations. Following recovery, this patient's refraction was significantly less myopic than prior to the injury. This discovery prompted Fyodorov to research past efforts in refractive surgery. He then worked out a formula which made this procedure more predictable than it had ever been before. In 1978, American ophthalmologists became interested in these findings." Did Fyodorov use the procedure he came up with on the boy who had corneal lacerations?? I'm pretty sure he did, but I just wanted to be sure. This info is from http://www.lasersurgeryforeyes.com/history.html Thanks!

Fun Medicene...Is Not HomeWork...Im a doctor and trying to see how smart the economy is? 1: The most recent manual published by the American Psychiatric Association which covers all mental disorders for both adults and children is the DSMD-IV DSM-IV TR DMMD-V DMS-V 2: Which of the following body systems is considered one of the nine key IC systems? lymphatic system skeletal system hematology none of the above 3: In general, a radial keratonomy is a procedure performed by an orthoptist ophthalmologist optician optometrist 4: Which of the following is not considered one of the three main disciplines of Pharmacy? Pharmaceutics Pharmacology Pharmacy practice none of the above 5: Which of the following neurological disorders is caused by an infection? botulism epilepsy multiple sclerosis Tourette’s syndrome 6: Which of the following basic sciences in medicine is the microscopic study of individual cells? cytology histology pathology physiology 7: Medications are generally divided into two groups - OTC and PPO FOP MDP POM 8: According to United States Census Bureau figures described in the modules, approximately what percentage of Americans does NOT have health insurance? 5% 15% 30% 45% 9: The procedure of artificially initiating labor is called Caesarean section ectopic pregnancy pre-eclampsia induction 10: Which step of the USMLE assesses clinical skills through simulated patient interactions, in which the examinee interacts with standardized patients portrayed by actors? Step 1 Step 2-CK Step 2-CS Step 3 11: Which of the following disorders is considered a psychotic disorder? delusional disorder bipolar disorder adjustment disorder kleptomania 12: The critical time frame commonly known as the "golden hour" involves the time that CPR is still effective the time after an accident or the onset of acute illness the time the brain can survive without oxygen the time a person can be triaged as DELAYED 13: The type of genetic testing used to detect gene mutations associated with disorders that appear after birth, often later in life is called prenatal testing diagnostic testing carrier testing predictive testing 14: Which of the following is one of the 8 essential components of primary health care as outlined by The Declaration of Alma Ata? education concerning prevailing health problems and the methods of preventing and controlling them maternal and child health care, including family planning prevention and control of locally endemic diseases all of the above 15: Cortical death is also known as coma persistent vegetative state brain death none of the above 16: An antiembolic stocking is a device that applies heat to soothe muscle aches provides support to aid in ambulation serves as protection from developing bedsores applies pressure to prevent blood clots 17: Which of the following professions requires the most training/education? EMT-B EMT-I EMT-N EMT-P 18: In chiropractic, the term "subluxated" essentially means broken weakened malformed misaligned 19: One of the more common operations that gynecologists perform, the removal of the uterus is called a/an hysterectomy oophorectomy tubul ligation colposuspension 20: Which of the following is a section administered as part of the MCAT? Biological inquiry Writing analysis Physical sciences Verbal sample 21: Which of the following professions, in general, cannot prescribe medication in the U.S.? nurse practitioner physician’s assistant psychiatrist psychologist 22: During CPR, which of the following events may happen? separation of cartilage broken ribs the patient vomiting all of the above 23: According to the information in the modules, the most common form of eye surgery is cataract removal extra-ocular muscle surgery glaucoma surgery refractive surgery 24: The medical doctor most likely to prescribe selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is a/an dentist ophthalmologist psychiatrist urologist 25: Which field of psychology studies behavioral processes by experimenting on human beings and animals? clinical counseling occupational none of the above

Questions about the Air Force/USAF? Hi! I'm looking for Xmas presents for my dad. He was in the Air Force in the Korean War. I just need to know if there's a way to find out more information about his rank and things like that. I can't just outright ask him. Also, in regards to the USAF, does anyone know what RS means? I know one possibility is Refractive Surgery, but that's not it. I need other possibilities please. Thank you! Hoadly - It's not like that at all. He's shared a ton of stuff w/me, good and bad. He's an open person. I just don't want to give away anything before Xmas because he's a great guesser!

Ladies: Do these glasses look good on me (continued)? Okay so I asked this question a few minutes ago and some wanted to see me with and without glasses. Do you guys think I would look good in rimless frames? I am not a big fan of the thick framed glasses I just don't feel attractive looking like Harry Potter :P. Unfortunately until I can get some lasik or refractive surgery that glasses-less pic is outdated :( Do glasses really kill my look? without glasses: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28848713@N04/2693175315/ with glasses: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28848713@N04/2693066525/

Can LASIK work for me? I'm 19 and am really interested in Refractive Eye Surgery. My prescription hovers around +8.00 and I also have astigmatism.

LASIK or PRK?? I'm not sure? I'm considering refractive eye surgery. I have 2 options: PRK (preferred by the doctor) or LASIK (preferred by me, because it requires less recovery time). I heard and read, and my doctor also told me, PRK does less structural damage to the eye, because the outer cornea (epithelea), regenerates itself. LASIK, on the other hand, requires a much deeper incision which never really heals. So, reading about that I would say PRK is preffered, also because I am now a -7 with astigmatism, and my cornea is a bit thin. On the other hand, with PRK the recovery time is much longer, because the outer cornea which is removed, needs to grow back, and this process might make your vision less than ideal during the first couple of months. I have read of people who absolutely would not recommend this procedure (PRK) because they got some serious complications afterwards: like blurry vision, halos, dry eyes, etc. which sometimes months after the surgery did not improve or improved very litte. So, my actual question is: is every person really that different that for some the healing goes so smooth, while for others it takes months, and maybe even does not reach the expected results within a year? Or does it depend also on the way the surgery was done (read: the expertise of the doctor in this case, and the equipment being used), and how the patient takes care of him or herself after the surgery? I'm really a little confused of what to do at this time. Although I'm with one of the best eye doctors in my area, and their institute has done numerous surgeries with great results. Can anyone give an educated comment or advice?

Can anyone tell me about this eye doctor in Cairo? The Eye Clinic of Dr Ahmed Khalil http://www.eyecairo.net/ Does anyone know about him? Is he any good? I want to get refractive (Lasik) surgery this year. Since this surgery is elective and not necessary, I'd have to pay for it myself. My hope is that I can pay <less> for it while visiting Egypt this year right after Eid ul-Fitr. I did some online seeking, and found the doctor above. Does anyone know about him? Does anyone know of a really good doctor, whether it's Dr Khalil or not? It has to be done very well, because I have only one eye - the other was removed back in 1984 - so I have no back-up plan, lol. I have glaucoma, myopia and astigmatism in the remaining eye. The visual acuity without glasses is 6/22, and I can't remember what it is with glasses, but it's anywhere between 6/6 and 6/8. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thanx. Thank you, everyone, for your input. Doyle, special thanks to you for your prayers. Everyone can use all the prayer they can get, lol! I emailed Dr Khalil, and he replied. His advice was to not have the surgery, since I have only one eye. Better to keep glasses 'cause they can offer protection just in case anything hit me in the eye. Doctors have said this for decades, 'cause I've wanted contact lenses in the past several times. It's frustrating, because really, what are the chances of getting hit in the eye? Slim chances. Anyway, I'll keep the glasses. Sucks, but I'll do it. Whatever, I'm looking forward to Egypt again in October, woohoo!

Astigmatism strength? I just got back from the eye doctor today and I asked him if I had an Astigmatism (I thought I was told I did, but I wasn't sure) he said I had a very very slight one. He said he could barely tell if I had one or not. I don't wear toric lenses I wear normal contact lenses. The strength is -5.25. I was planning on joining Army ROTC but I just found this in the medical requirements: c. Refractive error (hyperopia (367.0), myopia (367.1), astigmatism (367.2)), in any spherical equivalent of worse than –8.00 or + 8.00 diopters; if ordinary spectacles cause discomfort by reason of ghost images or prismatic displacement; or if corrected by orthokeratology or keratorefractive surgery. However, for entrance into a military academy or ROTC programs, the following conditions are disqualifying: (1) Astigmatism, all types over 3 diopters. (2) Hyperopia over 8.00 diopters spherical equivalent. (3) Myopia over 6.75 diopters spherical equivalent. (4) Refractive error corrected by orthokeratology or keratorefractive surgery. Am I qualified? I know my normal contact diopters is -5.25, but I am not sure is astigmatism diopters and normal diopters are the same. This is what I have wanted to do my entire life and I really need to know this. My question is full of grammatical errors. Sorry I was in a rush. It says they take everything up to 3. My myopia is starting to stop increasing. It normally goes up every year but this time when I went to the eye doctor it didn't get any worse. Can my astigmatism get worse? What are the chances of it going from .25 to 3?

my online chat w/ a air force commisioner. help!!!? i only have one question what does his 5th from last response mean that one about LASIK??? thank you!!! Raul: Hi, my name is Raul. How may I help you? bill mathews: yes i was wondering if you have to have "perfect" eye sight (20/20) is this true? Raul: only if you wish to be a pilot Raul: You can have an eye refraction level of no worse than + or – 8.0. When applying for enlistment or commission your vision will be fully evaluated when getting your pre-entry qualification physical. Individual jobs have stricter vision requirements in many cases. (i.e. see pilot section of the FAQ questions) bill mathews: would it be possible if i got laser eye surgery and my eye sight was fixed i could become a pilot? Raul: yes you can bill mathews: so all i would have to do is get laser eye surgery since i wear contacts Raul: if you want to be a pilot, yes bill mathews: ok and one more question. would this also count if you wanted to be a helicopter pilot in the air force? Raul: Correction of visual acuity by photo refractive keratotomy (PRK) or laser-assisted stromal in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery may be considered 1 year from the date of the operation. Raul: yes bill mathews: ok thank you. Raul: welcome! Raul has disconnected.

Whats wrong with my eyes? My mom told me i have had a lazy eye in my left eye because of head trauma from when I was born. I have two eye muscle surgeries for it, that did not work out. I went back to the doctor and she said I have a refractive error. I notice it when i cover my left eye, I can see clearly and sharpout of my right eye. When I cover my right eye, my vision in my left eyes is blurry and it looks like as if my vision in my left eye doesnt focus at all, as if my eye is shaking and will not focus. My lazy eye condition occurs only when my eyes get tired or I get sick. I now have these prescribed glasses. So how long does it take for glasses to correct a refractive error and what is the exact eye condition that I have? And also since the refractive error is causing my lazy eye, technically in my case can my lazy eye be cured with glasses or laser eye surgery?

Post-Pharco Cataract & LASIK? I had pharco cataract surgery 2 months ago for PSC with a AcrySof Toric IOL. My vision now is +1.25 with minimal Astigmatism at -0.50. My questions are: Would LASIK or Piggy-back IOL be recommended to correct my small amount of refractive error? Would the LASIK just correct my distant vision or would it also enable me to see near objects clearly as well? Just need to clarify since I know that with cataract surgery, my focusing ability is now gone, so would LASIK be advisable for just +1.25 of distant error if this is the case? Also, newer LASIK technology now enables Presbyopia to be corrected. Since Presbyopia is the degeneration of focusing ability of the eye on near objects, would such LASIK help the focusing ability of my IOL implanted eye in anyway? Or would I be able to only correct refractive error of one distant only, and will still need glasses for other distances? Thanks!

Can my adult strabismus be surgically corrected? I'm 36 years old. My vision problems have been causing increasing problems over the past several years. I am farsighted with astigmatism and estotropic strabismus. As a child I wore glasses from the age of 2 to 14. I no longer wear glasses or contacts (can not find a prescription that greatly improves my vision or does not cause worse headaches). I have had many many prescriptions - single vision, bifocals, disposable contacts, astigmatism contacts, one contact, and glasses over contacts. The condition is not affecting me cosmetically, rather I am very troubled by eyestrain, complete lack of depth perception and amblyopia. I'm just learning more about my condition recently. It sounds like I have accommodative strabismus due to my farsightedness. Can I have lasix to fix the refractive error and if so, will that fix the strabismus or enable me to have eye muscle surgery? Will it help with amblyopia? I need help, I've been to 15 eye doctors in 20 years!

Microbiology quiz please help people.... im sick n hungry? 1.) which of the following is true about viruses? a. they cannot reproduce themselves b. they have dna or rna c. they cannot metabolize nutrients d. they are not composed of cells e. all of the above 2.) Which of the following pairs is a mismatch? a. pasteur-fermentation b. hooke-cell theory c. van leeuwenhoek-germ theory d. lister aseptic surgery 3.) which of the following is not part of the study of microbiology? a. bacteria b. insects c. viruses d. helmints e. fungi 4.) archea differ from bacteria because archea a. lack nuclei b. use organic compounds for food c. reproduce by binary fission d. lack peptidoglycan e. none of the above 5.) Which of the following is the type of bond holding K+ and I- ions in KI a. covalent bond b. hydrogen bond c. ionic bond 6.) identify the following reactions: glucose + fructose ----> Sucrose + water a. hydration synthesis reaction b. ionic reaction c. hydrolysis reaction. d. exchange reaction. e. reversible reaction 7.) identify the following reaction HCL + NaHCO3 ----> NaCL + H2CO3 a. hydrolysis reaction b. exchange reaction c. ionic reaction d. reversible reaction e. dehydration synthesis reaction 8.) Which type of molecule contains the alcohol glycerol a. carbohydrates b. proteins c. nucleic acids d. lipids e. none of the above 9.) Which type of molecule never contains a phosphate group a. carbohydrates b. proteins c. lipids d. nucleic acids 10.) which of the following microscope uses light a. transmission electron microscope b. flourescence microscope c. scanning electron microscope d. bright field 11. the purpose of the ocular lens is to a. decrease the refractive index b. improve resolution c. increase the light d. magnify the image from the objective lens e. none of the above 12.) you measure the nucleus of a parasite 10 cm. what is this measurement in micrometers and nanometers? 13.) the antimicrobial drug imidazole inhibits sterol synthesis. this would most likely interfere with a. genes b. fungi cell walls c. prokaryotic plasma membrane d. bacteria cell wall e. eukaryotic plasma membrane 14.) which of the following is not a distinguishing characteristic of prokaryotic cells a. they lack membrane-enclosed organelles b. their dna is not enclosed within a membrane c. they have cell walls containing peptidoglycan 15.) which of the following organelles most closely resembles a prokaryotic cell a. nucleus b. cell wall c. vacoule d. mitochondrion e. golgi complex 16.) which of the following is not a chemical component of a bacterial cell wall a. peptidoglycan b. n-acetylmuramic acid c. peptide chains d. teichoic chains e. cellulose 17.) what will happen if a bacterial cell is placed in distilled water with ly sozyme a. lysozyme will diffuse into the cell b. the cell will plasmolyze c. no change will result; the solution is isotonic d. the cell will undergo osmotic lysis e. water will leave the cell.

need help please....? 1.) which of the following is true about viruses? a. they cannot reproduce themselves b. they have dna or rna c. they cannot metabolize nutrients d. they are not composed of cells e. all of the above 2.) Which of the following pairs is a mismatch? a. pasteur-fermentation b. hooke-cell theory c. van leeuwenhoek-germ theory d. lister aseptic surgery 3.) which of the following is not part of the study of microbiology? a. bacteria b. insects c. viruses d. helmints e. fungi 4.) archea differ from bacteria because archea a. lack nuclei b. use organic compounds for food c. reproduce by binary fission d. lack peptidoglycan e. none of the above 5.) Which of the following is the type of bond holding K+ and I- ions in KI a. covalent bond b. hydrogen bond c. ionic bond 6.) identify the following reactions: glucose + fructose ----> Sucrose + water a. hydration synthesis reaction b. ionic reaction c. hydrolysis reaction. d. exchange reaction. e. reversible reaction 7.) identify the following reaction HCL + NaHCO3 ----> NaCL + H2CO3 a. hydrolysis reaction b. exchange reaction c. ionic reaction d. reversible reaction e. dehydration synthesis reaction 8.) Which type of molecule contains the alcohol glycerol a. carbohydrates b. proteins c. nucleic acids d. lipids e. none of the above 9.) Which type of molecule never contains a phosphate group a. carbohydrates b. proteins c. lipids d. nucleic acids 10.) which of the following microscope uses light a. transmission electron microscope b. flourescence microscope c. scanning electron microscope d. bright field 11. the purpose of the ocular lens is to a. decrease the refractive index b. improve resolution c. increase the light d. magnify the image from the objective lens e. none of the above 12.) you measure the nucleus of a parasite 10 cm. what is this measurement in micrometers and nanometers? 13.) the antimicrobial drug imidazole inhibits sterol synthesis. this would most likely interfere with a. genes b. fungi cell walls c. prokaryotic plasma membrane d. bacteria cell wall e. eukaryotic plasma membrane 14.) which of the following is not a distinguishing characteristic of prokaryotic cells a. they lack membrane-enclosed organelles b. their dna is not enclosed within a membrane c. they have cell walls containing peptidoglycan 15.) which of the following organelles most closely resembles a prokaryotic cell a. nucleus b. cell wall c. vacoule d. mitochondrion e. golgi complex 16.) which of the following is not a chemical component of a bacterial cell wall a. peptidoglycan b. n-acetylmuramic acid c. peptide chains d. teichoic chains e. cellulose 17.) what will happen if a bacterial cell is placed in distilled water with ly sozyme a. lysozyme will diffuse into the cell b. the cell will plasmolyze c. no change will result; the solution is isotonic d. the cell will undergo osmotic lysis e. water will leave the cell.

Anyone know of side effects from refractive laser surgery? Short and long term. My daughter is 18 years old and has been suggested to have one done within the next 3 months. She is very anxious about her eye being operated on. I feel not very comforable getting too many opinions from surgeons only. I would appreciate if any of you have any negative or positive views that you are really sure of.

Should I get laser eye surgery? - please help? I am 22 years old, with -1.25D in one eye and -1.5D in the other eye. I hate constantly wearing glasses or contacts for personal reasons (doing either of these isn't an option). So far I live with blurry eyesight, putting on my glasses occasionally when driving or reading the board at school. I hate seeing blur and it's been bothering me for about 5 years now. Then again my eyesight isn't completely horrible, so i'm wondering if the technology nowadays makes it worthwhile to get laser correction with my refractive state. I was thinking of wavefront-guided PRK, which seems less intrusive to the eye compared to LASIK. Plus the corneal flap may lead to problems when playing sports. Plus with PRK, the eye seems to heal back to it's natural structure (with epithelial layers etc..) is that right? Here is the question: will I lose some night vision? or get some higher-order abberations? (my worst fears) Is it worthwhile for my correction? Are there other side-effects at my myopic level? If someone with experience, perhaps an optician, or a past PRK patient can give me some guidance, would be much appreciated.