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Steven R. Corwin, M.D.
Steven R. Corwin, MD
Marietta, GA
Joel Goffman
Joel Goffman, MD
Houston, TX
Helen Wu
Helen Wu, MD
Boston, MA
Dean Ouano
Dean Ouano, MD
New Bern, NC
Sebastian A. Mora, D.O.
Sebastian A. Mora, D.O.
San Antonio, TX
Barrie Soloway
Barrie Soloway, MD
New York, NY
Vincent deLuise
Vincent deLuise, MD
Waterbury, CT
Debra Tennen
Debra Tennen, MD
Agoura Hills, CA
Ralph Chu
Ralph Chu, MD
Maplewood, MN
Dr. Alan W. Brown
Dr. Alan W. Brown, MD
Wilmington, NC
Edward Manche
Edward Manche, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Shannon M. Wong, MD
Shannon M. Wong, MD
Austin, TX
Leonard Friedman
Leonard Friedman, MD
Washington, DC
Steven Ofner
Steven Ofner, MD
Eugene, OR
Neil Friedman
Neil Friedman, MD
Palo Alto, CA
Robert Brems
Robert Brems, MD
Phoenix, AZ
Ella Faktorovich
Ella Faktorovich, MD
San Francisco, CA
Parag Majmudar
Parag Majmudar, MD
Chicago, IL
James Rynerson
James Rynerson, MD
Bowling Green, KY
Michael Furlong, MD
Michael Furlong, MD
Campbell, CA
Thomas Aiello
Thomas Aiello, MD
Brooklyn, NY
Steven B. Siepser
Steven B. Siepser, MD
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Homer Ferguson, MD
Homer Ferguson, MD
Swansea, IL
Robert M. Scharfman, M.D.
Robert M. Scharfman, MD
Old Bridge, NJ
Gary A. Varley, M.D.
Gary A. Varley, MD
Cincinnati, OH
Neal A. Sher
Neal A. Sher, MD
Minneapolis, MN
David Wallace, MD
David Wallace, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Tyrie Lee Jenkins, M.D.
Tyrie Lee Jenkins, MD
Honolulu, HI
Gordon Montgomery, MD
Gordon Montgomery, MD
National City, CA
James J. Salz, MD
James J. Salz, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Jack T. Holladay, MD
Jack T. Holladay, MD
Houston, TX
Mark J. Cohen, MD
Mark J. Cohen, MD
Montreal, H3B 4W8
Carl F. Clavenna, MD
Carl F. Clavenna, MD
Birmingham, MI
Patrick Chin, MD
Patrick Chin, MD
Westwood, NJ
Kim Robbins, MD
Kim Robbins, MD
Bridgeport, CT

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How to compare Visx S4 CustomV...
Hi there, I would like to check if anyone has some opions or study results on which laser machine is...
Lance 04:41 12/04/2006 0
Which laser machine is better ...
Hi there, I would like to check if anyone has some opions or study results on which laser machine is...
Lance 04:40 12/04/2006 0
Wavefront Analyzers
Is the wavefront map created with the same equipment that does the Lasik or is it a separate device?...
Gerry 14:43 11/19/2006 1
Does monovision eye still need...
I heard CustomerVue Visx S4 now has over 80% of market share. Does it mean it is the best out there?...
Lance 14:36 11/19/2006 0
Wavefront vs. WaveLight?
I just read the below on USAEYES.org and am planning on having the lasik using the Allegretto WaveLi...
Robert 14:35 11/19/2006 6
Higher Order Aberration
I have had Lasik for 1 and half year. My right eye is still having some ghosting effect. And, unable...
Billy 07:42 8/05/2006 0
Wavefront microns per diopter
There may be an obvious answer to this, but I'll ask anyway: If Wavefront LASIK removes more microns...
Peter 13:07 5/13/2006 2
Custom LASIK - astigmatism
Hello I had the procedure on my right eye 4/13/06 yesterday at night i drove for first time and was ...
Manny 09:52 4/19/2006 0
Custom LASIK - astigmatism
Hello I had the procedure on my right eye 4/13/06 yesterday at night i drove for first time and was ...
Manny 09:52 4/19/2006 0
Healing Time?
I also have a healing time question. I just got my lasik done 3/24. After surgery, I had an excess...
kdr 17:43 3/28/2006 0
Conventional vs Customvue lasi...
I have has conventional lasik 6 weeks ago and whilst the left eye was done, the right eye had to be ...
Vivek 01:02 2/04/2006 0
custom vs optimized for enhanc...
I am 9 years out from a first generation lasik. I am deciding between wavefront custom (VISX S4) vs...
Jeffrey 19:31 12/12/2005 1
Cataracts, iritis and lasik
I had lasik surgery about six months ago and was assured by the doctor that having cataracts was not...
nancy 22:08 11/27/2005 1
Cataracts, iritis and lasik
I had lasik surgery about six months ago and was assured by the doctor that having cataracts was not...
nancy 21:29 11/27/2005 0
Healing time?
It's been roughly 6 weeks after my Intralase surgery. My unaided sight was 20/40. With glasses I s...
Shawn 10:39 11/19/2005 6
Recommended surgery for prior ...
What is the preferred treatment for a prior RK patient? I had RK done in 1988, 8 incisions to both e...
Janice 14:12 8/29/2005 1
I'm confused
I have went to 3 Lasik centers and 2 said I’m a perfect candidate for CustomVue and 1 which had a mo...
Kyle 17:39 8/22/2005 5
Why would anyone NOT use a mos...
Why would anyone NOT use a most advanced custom wavefront; Why risk inferior eye correction? Accord...
Todd 01:38 8/22/2005 1
Why would anyone NOT use custo...
Why would anyone NOT use a most advanced custom wavefront; Why risk inferior eye correction? Accord...
Todd 01:09 8/22/2005 1
Problems after Wavefront Lasik
I had wavefront lasik on July 27, 2004. My left eye seems absolutely perfect and I see 20/15. Have n...
Sarah 01:04 8/03/2005 7
custom vue or lasik or wavefro...
Dear doctor, I am writing this as to as few questions that only the expert in the field can help me....
andy 14:53 8/01/2005 1
Post Custom Lasik Monovision B...
I am 51 years old and had Custom Lasik Monovision surgery on Tues. July 12. The next day I was able...
Melissa 23:18 7/20/2005 3
Bleeding on pupil
I had wavefront last week and have bleeding on both eyes. I know the bleeding on the white part is n...
Mary 19:10 7/07/2005 0
Wavefront / Custom Lasik
I have several questions. Any answers to these questions would be very much appreciated. 1. Isn't...
John 05:03 6/16/2005 11
Post CustomVue Haloing, Starbu...
I had CustomVue Lasik 6 days ago with the VISX S4. Prior to surgery, I had -4.75 in the left eye, -...
Michael 16:09 6/03/2005 2
A little confused
I have went to 3 Lasik centers and 2 said I’m a perfect candidate for CustomVue and 1 which had a mo...
Kyle 12:09 4/07/2005 0
price
What is the range that the Lasik surgery goes for?...
jamie 09:46 2/21/2005 1
Ghosting
Yesterday I had Lasik performed in both eyes with CustomVue. Overall I am pleased with the results. ...
Jim 09:53 2/01/2005 3
wavefront - useful?
Another question from that stemmed from my first evaluation in which any feedback would be appreciat...
Curt 16:12 12/31/2004 0
Side by Side Comparison
What is the difference between Intralase, Wavefront lasik, and PRK? What are the advantages and dis...
Cathy 13:47 12/29/2004 0
Thin Flap Lasik combined with ...
Hi, I was told by my doctor that I would be a prime candidate for their Thin Flap Lasik study. App...
Linda 15:28 11/17/2004 0
I have had Wavefront Lasik and...
I had a bilateral Wavefront Lasik with the Wavelight laser 11 days ago. I was so impressed with my s...
roger 03:12 10/20/2004 3
optical zones enlargement and ...
I am post-lasik patient with small optical zones and and large pupils. I am a little bit confused wh...
pavel 13:24 10/03/2004 0
Settling down?
I had wavefront lasik 2 weeks ago, and the procedure went well. I was R -7.25 and L - 6.75 with slig...
lynn 16:50 8/01/2004 0
Custom Wavefront Laser Correct...
I have been considered an ideal candidate for Custom Laser Vision Correction using the VISX S4 excim...
Ted 21:58 7/29/2004 2
Question regarding wave front ...
I have two questions: 1) I currently wear soft contacts with a -10.0 prescription in each eye. Am ...
edmond 23:55 12/17/2003 6
Worth the risk?
I am currently considering lasik and would like to know if it is worth the risk with my perscription...
Brian 17:28 11/20/2003 11
WaveScan process?
Are moxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution drops required before the WaveScan System reading...
Carl 15:37 9/10/2003 6
Is Wavefront technology availa...
Is Wavefront technology available in the United States? If it is, is there anyway to find out who's ...
Dan 14:58 3/27/2003 8
Risk Assessment Help Request
I'm a 45 year old male & had lasik on both eyes 2 years ago. The left eye came out OK, but I have s...
Robert 14:21 9/30/2002 2
professional consultation want...
Is there a refractive surgeon out there who would like to help me with my post prk complications. I ...
Aleksander 15:46 4/05/2002 7
custom ablation
I am wondering if technology such as WASCA and TOSCA can be used to eliminate or at least help night...
k 21:57 3/20/2002 0
Wavelight Wavefront Technology
Has anybody got any info on this Laser. I have actually already had a bilateral lasik with this lase...
roger 06:18 2/18/2002 0
Visx Wavefront. HELP!!!
I'm very confused about the current status of wavefront technology. I've read about Visx Wavescan an...
Jeff 14:01 1/06/2002 0
Visx S3 = Wavefront??
I hope you can clear up some of my confusion. Visx is marketing it's S3 machine with the new softwar...
Greg 20:48 8/15/2001 1
Customized Lasik for Wrinkles?...
Hello, I just wanted to ask if this new technology could in the future be helpful to correct the opt...
Gabriel 12:30 6/15/2001 0
Wavefront after corneal graft
I have had a corneal graft to fix irregular astigmatism. While my results have been pretty good I s...
Barbara 21:07 6/11/2001 1
Wavefront enhancement after LA...
I had a PRK surgery in my left eye, followed by an enhancement, which did not prove efficient and a ...
Guy 22:06 5/28/2001 1
Laser equipment questioni
The eye is post RK ( 1987) and astigmatic and farsighted. I am looking for the best laser to use. ...
steve 19:12 5/17/2001 0
Wavefront to fix post-LASIK pr...
I am looking for hope with wavefront (or some other technology) to fix some of my LASIK problems in ...
Mike 11:31 5/05/2001 1
Wavefront Update
I know that this question has been asked before, but I am really interested in an update. I have be...
Jeff 17:45 4/17/2001 2
deep cupping and lasik
I have had successful RK and 8 years later fairly successful lasik all in my dominant eye for distan...
Joe 12:16 4/06/2001 6
test22
test22...
Oscar 14:47 4/03/2001 0
test5
test...
Oscar 14:44 4/03/2001 0
test
5...
Oscar 14:29 4/03/2001 0
test3
test3...
Oscar 14:14 4/03/2001 0
test2
test2...
Oscar 14:12 4/03/2001 0
Test
Test...
Oscar 13:23 4/03/2001 0
Post-lasik wavefront
I have had lasik, including several enhancements, and am very interested in what this new procedure ...
Dave 22:50 3/09/2001 3
wavefront and pmd
I have been told I have pellucid marginal degeneration in a stable mild form. I correct decently wi...
juan 18:35 3/09/2001 1
radio waves
How are radio waves used in laser surgery? What is (CK) conductive Karioplastic?...
Julie 09:07 2/17/2001 1
Nystagmus complications
How does rotary nystagmus complicate a Lasik procedure? As a layman, it seems that a jumping eye w...
Tom 09:26 1/11/2001 2
Custom ablations question
This quote is taken off of the packet of imformation my doctor gave me before my procedure... "...we...
Janine 17:20 12/24/2000 2
Latest on Wavefront?
I'm researching LASIK and want to have the procedure within the next year. Is there any recent info...
Frank 15:56 11/03/2000 4
Wave Front question
I know the technology is still in it's infancy, but is wavefront being considered to correct other l...
Dave 15:46 7/17/2000 3
a patient from Taiwan
hello,everybody: I have irregular astigmatism on my right eye after having LASIK treatment using a S...
kevin 12:22 7/15/2000 2
custom lasik info
Wavefront technology has arrived in North America. Check www.customwavefrontinfo.com ...
richard 11:27 7/05/2000 7
Customized LASIK
Hi! I just heard about customized LASIK. How does it differ from standard LASIK? Who would most be...
mischa 19:00 6/20/2000 1
Irrigular astigmatism and othe...
Hi folks, you have a great website here. Thanks for the technical support. My doc says I need topo a...
tom 23:35 6/22/2000 1
Topo-driven laser
I am surprised to find that there are no FDA approved topo-driven lasers and the absence of no-touch...
John 00:24 6/24/2000 28
 

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