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January 28, 2005
Q:
I plan on getting the custom lasik eye surgery done soon and I'm on the computer
a lot is it safe on my eyes to look at the computer for hours after I have this
surgery done? A:
Yes. But remember to blink to keep your eyes miost. Email:
January 28, 2005 Q:
I am nearsighted. (left -6.5 diopter, right -6.5 diopter) A:
The lasers differ, just as cars or televisions or computers vary. Each laser
manufacturer says that theirs is the best, but LadarVision does seem able to
command a higher price from the doctors, which they pass on to the patients. Email:
January 28, 2005 Q:
I recently had eye exam and the Doctor said that I have mild "narrow angle claucoma" and
gave me a list of over the counter drugs which enhances and advances the problem
and that i must avoid these drugs. The only otc drug i take is Tylenol PM every
night. Is it necessary not to take the tylenol? A:
I would follow the list that your doctor gave you. You might want to get a second
opinion from a glaucoma specialist. Email:
January 28, 2005 Q:
What are the pro's and con's of cutting the corneal flap by Microkeratome verses
using IntraLase Laser. What if the doctor I choose use's Microkeratome and not
IntraLase, or vice versa? Should i look else where?
A:
I don't think that there is any appreciable difference, and I whave been using
both for many years. Email:
January 28, 2005 Q:
My husband is considering LASIK surgery for correction of ambliopia (from childhood)
in his right eye. He has been evaluated and they say they should be able to
obtain up to 20/50 acuity. They do have WaveScan laser for aberration correction.
What have been the statistics for successful restoration of vision in adults
with LASIK? A:
Vision is correctable usually up to the level that it can be corrected with
glasses. Email:
January 29, 2005 Q:
Can Lasik correct astigmatism due to nearsightedness? What are the advantages
and disadvantages? A:
Most people with nearsightedness also have astigmatism, and that can be corrected
with Lasik. Email:
January 30, 2005 Q:
I just received an examination to determine if I can get lasik surgery. I am
far-sighted with 20/70 vision. My surgery has been scheduled next week. I was
also told I have cataracts developing in both eyes (apparently due to a lot
of sun exposure), covering large areas of the eyes. These would probably have
to be removed sometime in the futue. How will cataract surgery affect the results
of lasik surgery. Should I wait on the lasik surgery? A:
If your cataracts are advanced, then wait on the Lasik and get the cataract
surgery first. Email:
January 31, 2005 Q:
Original procedure produced slight (but noticable) residual astig. in right
eye. 4 months later had right eye enhancement procedure and this made vision
in right eye very blurry. this has remained blurry for 5 weeks now. Surgeon
has determined that I'm now farsighted in that eye. A) is it advisable and B)
How long should I wait before risking a third procedure on the same eye to bring
me back to plano ? A:
Wait at least 3-6 months. Email:
January 31, 2005 Q:
I actually live in Italy but still have a residence in LA. I've recently had
a test in Italy for Lasik surgery and was told that I am a good candidate. The
Lasik model they would use is Bausch and Lomb. What are your professional thoughts
of this system compared to the others? A:
You can obtain excellent results with any of the top systems, including B&L. Email:
February 01, 2005 Q:
Are there any risks with LASIK if you have a career that deals with high altitude,
like a pilot in a non-pressurized plane? I heard that your eyes my be at risk
of rupturing. What if you had LAISK 5 years ago? Is there a risk then? A:
There is no risk with Lasik. The earlier non laser surgery RK had problems with
higher altitudes. Email:
February 01, 2005 Q:
You say that less than 1 of peoples vision worsens after LASIK treatment, but
is it still better than they could see before surgery without their glasses
on? ie if they could see 20/100 without glasses beforehand will there be an
improvement to that, or could it be even worse?? A:
Almost everyone gets better uncorrected vision after treatment than they had
before. Email:
February 03, 2005 Q:
My prescription for left eye is -3.5 and for the right eye it is -3.75. I am
28 years old and will conitue to be in academics and research. Do you think
I should go for this surgery and how effective will it be for me. A:
That is a good prescription for Lasik. Email:
February 03, 2005 Q:
I am a candidate for Lasek; one doctor told me that when he performs Lasek it
is done on one eye first and then the 2nd eye 2 weeks later. Another doctor
told me he does them both at the same visit. What is your opinion? A:
Either is acceptable, and it depends on your specific situation. Email:
February 04, 2005 Q:
Dear Doc, A:
Phakic implants may be a treatment for you. Email:
February 05, 2005 Q:
I was wondering if problems with depth perception was a possible side effect
with wavfront lasik. Also, what are the chances of the flaps not adhering back
to the eye after surgery? A:
If your corneas are normal then the flaps will adhere. Depth perception is not
a problem, unless you get monovision, which cna affect it slightly. More
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