Where can i find out about laser surgery for eyes?
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Get free consulting from Lasik..info in first site. Will also post others for you to browse.\n\nhttp://lasikvision.imswebmktg.com/lasikvision/unique/82834.php?GCID=S15543x031&KEYWORD=laser%2Bsurgery%2Binformation
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Laser eye surgery is done basically 2 ways.\nThe procedure is to cut a flap and then reshape the lens.\n\nThe flap is either cut with a very very sharp knife, or now they can cut the flap with a laser.  (those are the 2 different ways)\n\nAll the lens reshaping is done with a laser.\n\nUsually takes less than 1 minute to do an eye.  Very quick.  Doesn't really hurt, but it is a weird feeling, for sure.\n\nQuite safe, very high rate of success.  Used to be only available to people with vision within a certain range, but it has advanced and now most people can have it done.  But there are still some limitations.  Like, if you have thin corneas, or some other eye problem they can't do it.   Most LASIX places will do the screening for free.
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In certain cases, and ophthalmologist can operate with a laser to stop bleeding points on the retina. Talk to your doctor to see if you are a candidate.  Good sugar control and ability to undergo a surgery are a must.
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Talk to an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
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Your best bet is to check with an opthalmologist.  He or she's the one with the letters "M.D." behind his/her name.  Niether an optician or optometrist is an M.D. and niether is fully qualified to answer your question.\n\nFor a great many people, laser surgery provides near-miraculous results.  There are some horror stories, told by people who don't know what they're talking about.  Don't listen to 'em.  Laser surgery corrects quite nicely when it's appropriate, and ONLY that M.D. opthalmologist is qualified to tell you whether it's right for you.\n\nAs for eyeglasses vs contacts - ideally, you try 'em both and decide for yourself, 'cause each person's needs are unique to that person.  What works for me may well not work for you.  \n\nGo see the Opthalmologist.  I'm sure you'll find the results much more satisfactory.
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Dr. Craig Beyer, Colorado (Boulder area) \nBeyer Laser Center\n303) 499-2020\n1810 30th Street\nSuite B\nBoulder, CO 80301\n\n\nBritt A. Buckley, MD\nBuckley Vision Institute\n(719) 444-3000\n(800) 422-7315\nBuckley Vision Institute\n3155 North Union Boulevard\nColorado Springs, Colorado 80907\n\n\nDr. Britt A. Buckley and Dr. Mark S. Danzo, Englewood, Colorado (Denver area) \n20/20 Institute\nBritt A. Buckley, MD & Mark S. Danzo, OD\n(303) 2020-NOW\n(303) 202-0669\n(800) 204-1989\n400 Inverness Parkway\nSuite 100\nEnglewood, Colorado 80112\n\nDr. Lawrence D. Spivack, Colorado (Denver area) \nSpivack Vision Center\nLawrence D. Spivack, MD\n(888) 898-2020 (toll free)\n(303) SEE-2020\n(303) 733-2020\n6881 South Yosemite Street\nCentennial, Colorado 80112\n\nInsight LASIK, Colorado (Denver area) \nDrs. Montgomery, Jackson, and Miller\n(303) 665-7577\n1120 W. South Boulder Road\nSuite 102\nLafayette, Colorado 80026\n\nDr. Joel H. Goldstein, Denver, Colorado \n(303) 691-0505\n4999 East Kentucky Ave\nSuite 201\nDenver, Colorado 8024
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They can attempt to inprove sight with a laser but there's no guarantee. What matters is the amount of damage that's already done. DON'T delay. Go to your doctor today! And good luck to you.
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I don't have a specific answer for you, but have you tried asking your local eye doctor or optician?  They have access to just about everything available and may be able to point you in the right direction.
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I had a tear in the retina of my left eye 20 years ago.  I had laser surgery to "spot weld" the area around the tear to keep it from spreading.  I have had no further retinal problems.
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http://www.cosmeticsurgery-news.com/\n\nhttp://www.surgery-cosmetic.net/
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Check out the University of Rochester in NY they also have a well known optics/laser program
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just make sure to take any eye laser surgery's in the U.S. because its most trusted. no offense to any other country's, but for real. for your own health I would take it in the U.S..
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i think there are different questions for your regular optometrist versus the doctor who will actually perform your LASIK surgery. i believe it's your optometrist who would be the best person to determine if you'd be a good candidate for LASIK surgery.\n\nfor your optometrist:\n- what makes me a good/bad candidate for LASIK?\n- what center would you refer me to and why?\n- what problems have your other LASIK patients reported after the operation and what did you do about it? did/were you able to apply learnings to another patient pre-LASIK?\n- how much will my insurance cover?\n\nfor your LASIK surgeon:\n- what's the procedure?\n- how many of these have you done?\n- can i get a referral list or testamonials?\n- what other centers have you performed LASIK at?\n- what's the pre and post surgery experience/procedures?\n- can i get a valium pre-surgery?\n- can i get a video of the procedure?\n- is the follow up with you or my optometrist?\n- is there any sort of warranty? terms?\n\nmy optometrist who i had been seeing for 6+ year suggested i was a good candidate because my vision had been largely stable for that duration. also, given my age at the time (29), it would be some time before my 40s when she expected my vision to worsen. she'd always mentioned how dry my eyes were with my contact use so she suggested a temporaty lacrimedic implant. these are self-dissolving plugs that she placed in 2 of the 4 tear ducts in each eye. this would keep my natural tears in my eyes longer. she commented how some of the negative post-LASIK symptoms (dry/tired eyes and blurry/double vision) can be attributed to dry eyes.\n\nmy sugrgeon was really good. hit me with a valium before. let me leave with a video. explained everything as we went along. even called me at home later to see how i was doing. my optometrist watched the dryness in my eyes closely. when she noticed increased dryness in my eyes after the temporary lacrimedics dissolved, she suggested permanent ones. not a problem since.
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Hi -- I had the Lasik surgery about 2 years ago -- My eyes were really bad and was almost refused to have it done -- My astigmatism was really bad -- I had to have the most painfull proceedure done and the one that takes the longest recovery -- Instead of cutting around the lense and flipping it over and trimming it down/slitting it they had to trim down my whole eye from top down -- The recovery took 3 months vs. 1 hour -- I couldn't see to walk or do anything for a week and the pain was really bad (but they screwed up on my meds and sent me home with no numbing pain drops for my eyes for 2 days) -- For the 1st few weeks I just knew I had made the biggest mistake of my life -- That had always been one of my biggest fears, loosing my sight, because my eyes had been so bad my whole life and I had worn glasses since 7 yrs old -- But after the 3 months it was incredible -- The surgery I had done was the most painful and the longest recovery but it's the best on the eyes -- And prefered if the person will do it -- My eye sight is great now, better than most who have the surgery because of the different proceedure -- No glasses at all and I love it (LOVE IT!!) It was worth it all -- There are no dashes or spectras because of slashes in the eyes -- I can rub my eyes and not fear the lense turning up because of the surgery -- It's great -- I suggest that you talk in detail to an Eye Dr. that you can trust, go get the workup done on the surgery and see what the Eye surgens have to say (you still can walk out up to the point you agree to go back and have the surgery) even after all the tests they will let you know your chances and help you make an informed decision and let you decide if you still want it before they take you back that day to do it -- As far as it being worth it, YES, it's worth it -- My mom's had it done too -- My experience was worse than hers but my vision is 100 X's better than hers too and again, it's soooooooo worth it -- Hope this helps and please feel free to contact me if you have any more questions, I'll be happy to help --\n--- Angel
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I would strongly recommend that you read this website carefully before making a decision. You have only one pair of eyes, and therefore should not risk your most precious things. I have had lasik surgery myself, and if I were given a choice , I would never have it again. Please do not believe in those who can benefit from your surgery. What they aim at is money, and not your health. I think there is a new technique that helps shape your eyes and thus reduces your myopia without involving any operations at all.\n\nUseful website:\n\nhttp://www.lasikdisaster.com/
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http://www.myopia-manual.de/private/manual-2006-january.pdf\n\nhttp://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/myopia.htm\n\nhttp://www.eyesite.ca/english/public-information/eye-conditions/myopia.htm\n\nhttp://members.aol.com/myopiaprev/charts1.htm
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I've had LASIK and to tell you the truth, I think it was the best thing for me.\n\nI was totally freaked out before I had it done!  I kept working myself up.\n\nI've had problems with my eyes for quite a while.  My contacts used to get really dried out and I would have to take them out and wear glasses by 5:30/6:00 p.m.\n\nYou can't feel anything.  They put drops in your eyes to numb them.  You can see what's going on, but not really.  All you see is a red light.  That's all.\n\nMy surgery cost about $2K an eye.  There are other places that are cheaper/more expensive.  You should shop around to see what kind of prices you can get and what qualifications the doctors have.\n\nI know that may sound like a lot of money, but when you think about it, you're saving the money on the glasses, contacts and contact solution.\n\nIf you want more info you can email me.  Hope this helped.