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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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Lasik and SSRI (antidepressant...
I am seriously considering Lasik and have already had a consultation, where they said I am a good ca...
Your 00:33 12/11/2006 0
Is PRK better choice?
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Fake 22:32 12/08/2006 2
possible reson necessitating e...
Could the reason for a majority of the necessary enhancement procedures be that, prior to the initia...
Lynn 21:34 11/24/2006 1
Pre-Op Lasik Mini-Monovision Q...
I've been myopic since 8 years old (-6.50 contacts, 7.25 glasses, both eyes the same prescription) N...
Daniel 15:52 11/24/2006 0
Lasik/PRK question
I am 44 y.o. female and I am nearsighted+astigmatism and lately I 've developed farsightedness as w...
Vicky 12:14 11/19/2006 0
Mild Astigmatism- Can LASIK he...
As many others have asked, I am wondering if LASIK is an option to correct my vision. My current pre...
Kelli 12:11 11/06/2006 0
Corneal Wrinkles PRE-LASIK
Hi, I have been having some pain in my left eye which is around the area deep to the temple. I wear...
Mick 09:45 9/26/2006 0
Wearing glasses after PRK?
I had my PRK procedure about 1 month ago and I still see very blurry. I wanted to know if I could we...
Karen 21:45 9/25/2006 1
Dr. Jonathon Carr and/or Lasik...
Has anyone heard of Dr. Jonathon Carr. And if so does he have a good reputation? Has anyone had or h...
Karen 18:38 9/25/2006 0
Lasik and pregnancy
My wife found out today she might be pregnant. Today is Friday and she is scheduled to have her las...
Keith 03:56 9/23/2006 2
Lasik Question
I have been pre-screened and was told I was a good candidate for Lasik. I now need to determine if ...
Mike 15:06 9/21/2006 6
What to do?
My eye surgery is scheduled for this Saturday and I'm not sure what to do. At consultation I was to...
Amber 00:07 9/21/2006 1
Paragon Ortho-K lens use prior...
Hi there. Just wondering if I could get some advice on this. I have been wearing Paragon lenses wh...
Dean 23:52 8/27/2006 1
Hemophilia and LASIK/CustomVUE
I have Haemophilia A, which means i have a tougher time with my blood clotting. I want to perform LA...
Kevin 01:49 9/04/2006 2
Docs Exp for bladeless surgery...
Quick question... I'm currently in a spot where I must choose between 2 doctors to get my surgery do...
Steve 15:25 8/31/2006 1
Paragon ortho-k lenses and Las...
Hi there. Just wondering if I could get some advice on this. I have been wearing Paragon lenses whic...
Dean 20:24 8/27/2006 0
Hyperopia, astigmatism, & ...
I have really bad farsightedness(+4.75 to +4.50 approx) with really bad astigmatism (-1.50 to -2.0 a...
Galen 22:09 8/19/2006 2
Am I a lasik candidate
I accidentally stumbled over this board and found it very informative and people are eager to help. ...
Donald 17:26 8/18/2006 0
Concerns 8mm pupil -4.25 / -3....
Concerns 8mm pupil -4.25 / -3.0 Myop less than 1 stigmatism in one eyes I had a lasik evaluation at ...
Joe 21:21 8/14/2006 1
Choosing a doctor
I am considering having custom lasik surgery done by Dr. Christopher Blanton. Can former patients ...
D 20:25 8/07/2006 5
Custom Cornea on High Myopic P...
Hello, I just visited a doctor for a consultation and he said I was a good candidate for the Intrala...
Varun 04:16 8/04/2006 0
LASIK for both near and far si...
About two years ago on Chicago TV there was a story on corrective LASIK surgery that corrected for b...
Larry 14:33 8/02/2006 0
cornea thickness
I'm a -8.5 sph x -1.5 cyl x 010 axis and -8.25 sph x -1.75 cyl x 175 axis. I just came back from an...
J 18:31 7/27/2006 1
Large Pupils (8mm) and very ne...
I am scheduled to get LASIK done in a week and am starting to second guess my decision. Wondering w...
Liz 07:24 7/25/2006 1
EpiLASIK???
Hi, I am considering having this procedure done with a doctor who performs "bladeless epi-LASIK." I...
Kim 19:25 7/20/2006 1
Irregular curvature of cornea ...
I just had a consultation for lasik, and the doctor said that the right eye is normal and can have ...
Alice 21:31 7/15/2006 1
Are by Eyes to bad for lasik
Both my eyes are -9.25 and i didn't know if my percription was to bad to get lasik done...
des 01:42 7/08/2006 1
Mitomycin-C Questions
Under what circumstances might Mitomycin-C be prescribed post-Lasik surgery in the form of drops? W...
Donna-Marie 12:37 7/02/2006 1
Choosing a doctor
I think this is the most difficult part to someone that wants to get LASIK done and doesn't know muc...
Sheri 02:36 6/28/2006 1
Near vision after lasik surger...
I have myopia and currently wear glasses with progressive lenses. I am assuming that if I have lasik...
Leonard 10:57 6/23/2006 1
?? Before surgery tomorrow!
I had my pre-op yesterday, and my surgery is tomorrow. I was so nervous, I blanked when it was my tu...
Laura 16:49 6/15/2006 4
Tomorrow's the big day but sti...
Hi All - I am new to this site. I stumbled across this site this week and I couldn't be happier. I ...
Cat 19:53 6/14/2006 3
Precheck done does this sound ...
Hey all, I just finished my pre check appointment. They said i have -4.25 with .75 astigmatism and ...
Scott 14:26 6/13/2006 1
Am I suitable to do Intralase/...
Heard some positive and negative feedback on Lasik. Seems not 100% great for high power candidate. H...
Carrie 19:09 6/11/2006 1
Thin Corneas
My husband had a lasik consultation a few weeks ago. The doctors said that while he had thin corneas...
Bethany 17:31 6/08/2006 1
Two step versus One step proce...
I went to two different doctors to see if I was a candidate for LASIK. The first doctor said that ...
Tim 18:30 6/06/2006 3
Flat Corneas
Hi everyone - I had a consultation for LASIK with a surgeon yesterday. He said that I am a good cand...
Shahnaz 09:18 5/31/2006 0
PRK - Concern over MMC?
I am having PRK done next THursday. I have heard mixed reviews about using MMC. My doctor suggeste...
Petra 20:40 5/24/2006 1
+6.50 -4.75 180, +6.25 -4.25 1...
hi, my prescription is R.E.+6.50 -4.75 180, L.E. +6.25 -4.25 165. i was told to keep checking every ...
Justin 00:57 5/18/2006 1
What Should I do to Make Mysel...
I am scheduled for a prelim appointment next week and hopefully find that I am a candidate for the L...
R 00:53 5/18/2006 1
Ablyopia
I had surgery to correct amblyopia when I was 5. I am now 42. Am I a potential candidate for lasik...
K 20:45 5/03/2006 0
PRK vs. ICLs for dry eye/ alle...
I have had issues with dry eyes and allergies since last August. I am hoping to get surgery, but I ...
Petra 19:15 5/03/2006 2
Dry Eye PRK/ICL
I have had issues with dry eyes and allergies since last August. I am hoping to get surgery, but...
Petra 16:49 5/03/2006 0
Dry Eye PRK/ICL
I have had issues with dry eyes and allergies since last August. I am hoping to get surgery, but I ...
Petra 15:32 5/03/2006 0
Large Pupils and Night Vision
Hello, My pre-op said I had 8mm (left) and 8.25mm (right) dilated pupils. These were images taken w...
nathan2 15:25 5/03/2006 5
How does a preop scan determi...
I have read that a detailed video computerized scan is employed pre-procedure in order to determine,...
Lynn 19:51 4/27/2006 0
Blethrospasm, Restasis and Las...
I am 23 and live in Dallas and am looking to get Lasik. I have a Blethrospasm in both eyes and have...
George 20:31 4/23/2006 0
Nikek or Traditional Bausch an...
I am scheduled to have lasik in two days and the doctor has recommended that I have the Buasch and L...
Steve 01:40 4/19/2006 0
Do I need a second opinion?
I just went in for a consultation at a place my friend recommended. I was disappointed that I did no...
Marlene 15:14 4/17/2006 7
episcleritis
can i do the lasik with episcleritis ? it comes and go...
michal 21:20 4/16/2006 0
episcleritis
I am 30 Years Old. I am going to do the lasik next week. almost 3 Years i have the Red eyes (episcle...
michal 20:51 4/16/2006 0
Differing opinions
I have had two consultations for LASIK. The first one said I was a good candidate for 1 or 2 types ...
Dee 05:42 4/13/2006 0
I am -8.5, what will be progra...
I am interested in the Army's flight program, however I would need LASIK to get my vision where it n...
Lee 11:17 4/12/2006 0
lasik
my prescriopion is r -9.00 cyl -400 axis 17 and a hlaf left eye is -750 and cyl is -325 and axis is...
hanan 19:13 4/11/2006 2
Lattice Degradation and Lasik
I have been looking in to getting Vision Correction. I recently visited one Dr to get my initial rev...
Dan 20:23 4/07/2006 1
How long..
Should I go without my bifocal semi-perm lenses? After discovering I still need to wear reading glas...
Debbie 17:03 4/05/2006 0
Pupil Size, Dr. Trattler, I ne...
Doctor, Do you know if Dr. Bart Carey in the San Jose Area in CA is a good doctor? My mother in l...
Patricia 23:36 4/04/2006 2
Would I be a good candidate fo...
Do you guys/gays think I would be a good canditate for LASIK? If not LASIK, what other option would ...
C 20:19 3/29/2006 2
Two Doctors...two opinions
About me: 28 years old, glasses since first grade, contacts since sixteen, Rx = -6.75 & -9. Prescri...
Tina 01:20 3/14/2006 0
hyperopia, astigmatism and amb...
I will 39yo in 2 months and am considering LASIK surgery and need advice. Some history: around age o...
brett 17:43 3/08/2006 1
Driving after PRK
I am having bilateral PRK tomorrow. I'm looking foward to hot having to rely on glasses or contacts...
hope 16:00 3/08/2006 0
PRK? Confused!
I am 26 years old with healthy retinas but a 487/476 micron corneal thickness, 5.2/ 5.8 mm pupil siz...
Blue 18:29 3/07/2006 4
Mixed Astigmatism Far Sighted ...
Hi- I'm looking in to LASIK and have a very complicated prescription which consists of being far sig...
Andrew 18:47 3/06/2006 10
CROHNS DISEASE AND PRK
I HAVE BEEN PREOPED FOR THE PRK PROCEDURE. I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CROHNS DISEASE 39 YEARS AGO. I HAVE ...
debbie 20:21 3/03/2006 5
Allegretto Wave laser
Can one of the doctors here please provide some information or feedback on this laser? I have head ...
Brian 12:20 2/28/2006 0
Eyes are more sensitive to car...
Eyes are more sensitive to car light when I drive at night and it’s hard to drive, how can I correct...
Sergio 11:05 2/28/2006 1
Doctors please advice on my re...
I had a check on my eyes to see if i am a good candidate and these are the results I was given: O.D....
jose 18:33 2/24/2006 2
Custom vs. Conventional Intral...
I am 31 years old and scheduled to have Intralase on Friday. I don't exactly how to interpret this ...
melissa 22:13 2/20/2006 4
Eye Infection 12 years ago. Ma...
About 12 years ago I had a serious infection in one of my eyes. I ended up at the emergency room in ...
Cristin 14:43 2/20/2006 0
Had flu or cold past three day...
I have had a cold or flu for the past three days. I am scheduled for surgury tommorrow and don't re...
Paula 09:02 2/20/2006 1
Having MonoVision Surgery Tues...
I am going to opt for the monovision surgery. Since they will be correcting both eyes 1, for distanc...
Elaine 16:02 2/16/2006 6
Custom Lasek Necessary?
Hi--During a consultation I was told that I have slightly large pupils and a thinner cornea, so I s...
Yvonne 12:02 2/14/2006 4
having surgery in the morning ...
is there pro or con to this or does this not matter...
jean 01:34 2/11/2006 2
Corneal Healing after LASEK
Post Lasek there are a lot of ups and downs all attributed to corneal healing. When can one safely a...
R. 04:40 2/08/2006 2
Researching a Laser Product
Gee, it's a lot to research and i've been thinking about doing the surgery for several years. I've ...
rick 14:32 2/07/2006 1
what type of lasik would be be...
I am 23 years old and am very myopic with astigmatism. My rx is -7.5 and -7.0 with a +.25 astigmatis...
Mary 14:44 2/06/2006 1
Custom lasik vs basic?
I am 22 years old and didn't get classes until I was about 19. Only had them for two years. I am nea...
mike 10:28 2/04/2006 19
Question for my wifes pupil si...
I went with my wife yesterday to get our tests. I am really fine so I don't have questions but heres...
mike 06:54 2/03/2006 0
Pink eye could be a problem?
I have been suffering from pink eye since last summer. I had been wearing contact lenses for 10 year...
Akiko 15:46 1/31/2006 4
Lasik vs. Toric Contacts
I am considering both Lasik and contacts and am wondering which would be better. In the past, I had...
Lisa 05:12 1/30/2006 1
Should I be terrified of Lasik...
I have several friends who have undergone lasik and are very pleased with their results. In fact, m...
Brian 12:27 1/29/2006 3
Reading Glasses
I am 34 and nearsighted (approx. -7 with approx. -2.5 astigmastism). I have had trouble with near/r...
Lisa 02:58 1/29/2006 1
Lasik Excimer Lasers
Hi, there are so many different types of Lasik Excimer Lasers out there how in the world do you find...
Matthew 11:53 1/27/2006 0
Detached Retina
I had the scleral buckling procedure performed in my left eye about 7 years ago. I have had my eye ...
Francis 13:32 1/26/2006 0
LASEK complications
A friend of mind had LASEK surgery over a year ago. The surgery seemed to help initially, however ...
Bugs 21:18 1/16/2006 1
surgery on 1/18, PRK (L) &...
I am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday and will be having PRK in my left eye and LASIK in my righ...
rosanna 13:08 1/16/2006 2
worried about gritty feelings ...
I'm wondering if I should expect to feel like I have something in my eyes (e.g., as if I had dirt ...
nancy 11:11 1/16/2006 0
worried about gritty feelings ...
I'm wondering if I should expect to feel like I have something in my eyes (e.g., as if I had dirt ...
nancy 11:10 1/16/2006 0
Lasik / PRK?
I recently had the 1.5 hour free exam to determine the possibility of lasik. The range in price was...
Wade 14:43 1/11/2006 3
Surgical Mono-vision > determi...
I'm going to have Mono-vision done. The examining doc used the procedure in which I looked at a d...
nancy 13:45 1/08/2006 1
longevity of eye surgery
To Whom It May Concern, I have a question regarding the logevity of eye surgery. I am twenty three ...
Mike 21:45 1/06/2006 1
too sensitive for contacts
I've recently found I cannot wear contacts because my eyes are just too sensitive. I plan on having ...
Monica 00:27 1/06/2006 1
Allegretto Wave procedure
I am interested in knowing your opinion of the Allegretto Wave laser? Specifically, are procedures d...
Mac 15:26 1/05/2006 1
Which Laser for my perscriptio...
Here are my prescriptions from my contact lenses: Right: SPH -6.50, CYL -0.75, AX 90, BC 8.7, DIA 14...
Mac 15:18 1/05/2006 2
bifocals
I am a 58 year old male. I wear bifocals. My prescription is: S +1.25 C +0.50 ADD 2.50 S +1.00...
george 01:53 1/05/2006 1
Lasik or PRK
I am a candidate for either surgery. I am a very active person and I am worried about the flap with ...
shawn 09:13 1/04/2006 1
prk and dry eye?
I'm going for Prk on Friday. I understand Lasik can cause dry eye for quite some time after procedu...
Kelly 20:53 1/02/2006 2
Intralase vs. Custom Lasik
In considering the cost of using both the custom wavefront lasik and the intralase laser to cut the ...
Paul 11:31 12/29/2005 2
Would a Custom Wavefront be be...
Hello! I visitied LasikPLus here in Orlando last week and the Doctor explained that I was a perfect...
John 05:17 12/21/2005 6
Which center should I choose?
I am planning on getting lasik in January and need to choose between 2 centers, The Doctors of Berke...
T 22:30 12/19/2005 1
 

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