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Panel of Lasik Specialists:

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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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I am seeing blurry and cloudy
I had surgery on 11-17-06 at 8pm. I am still seeing blurry and cloudy. I can drive and see stuff b...
Suzanne 12:45 12/10/2006 2
Corneal Cells on flap and visu...
My husband had the new wavefront Lasik surgery on December 7. After the laser flap was made and lift...
Carla 12:39 12/10/2006 0
Flap never heals?
I have heard before, that "the flap never heals", and asked my doctor about it. He says the flap do...
Sandy 07:21 12/09/2006 1
Dr.Trattler, I saw a doctor 1 ...
Hi Dr.Trattler, I went to see Dr.O`Brien with Bascom and Palmer 1 month ago as well as other doctors...
natalia 22:36 12/07/2006 0
Red veins in the eyes under br...
Hello! A question for a specialist, dr.Trattler?I had Lasik in December, 2005. Had a lot of problems...
natalia 22:31 12/07/2006 2
Strange situation. How long s...
The day after Lasik I went in for follow-up and the doctor told me I was doing great. The problem i...
Daniel 20:44 12/06/2006 1
Picking in My Right Eye
I hate to keep posting but now I am experiencing a sensation that I have something in my right eye. ...
Suzanne 19:29 12/06/2006 2
Glasses for Overcorrection
My wife (48) had Lasik about 8 months ago. She was nearsighted and desired not to have to always we...
FL 19:46 12/03/2006 2
I'm Thrilled
I had my original surgery on 12/15/2005. I started with -7.8 in one eye and about -7 in the other ...
David 19:42 12/03/2006 0
Marijuana effect post LASIK
Marijuana causes blood-shot eyes and a decrease in pressure in the eye which sometimes makes it an ...
Kay 11:00 12/02/2006 0
Lasik after late miscarriage a...
I am 35, and had a late miscarriage at 20 weeks 3 weeks ago. As complications are a possibility in ...
Harriet 21:47 11/29/2006 1
6 years post LASIK, loads of p...
hi - i had standard lasik about 6 years ago in the uk. i was 23 years old and about -3.25 in my left...
jill 12:57 11/28/2006 4
Keratoconus
I had lasik surgery approx 4 yrs ago and have had difficulty with my vision about a yr later. I hav...
Rhonda 20:54 11/26/2006 1
Pre-Lasik Consultation
I recently had a pre-lasik consultation. The examining doctor says I may not be a candidate because...
Lorin 12:35 11/25/2006 0
I am having much regret
Just after having my surgery on Nov. 17 I was blurry alot, then starting to see better everyday. We...
Suzanne 13:20 11/22/2006 2
colored contact lenses after l...
hi,, i performed a lasik surgery 2 months ago and my wedding is next week i would like to wear colo...
shirina 04:20 11/22/2006 0
previous corneal ulcer
I previously had a corneal ulcer due to an infection from contact lenses. my optometrist said i hav...
jane 11:48 11/21/2006 0
Epithelial Ingrowth 4 1/2 year...
I've just been to several ophthalmologists to confirm that a cloudy spot above my pupil ( about 1 mm...
Paula 06:00 11/20/2006 2
monovision by mistake?
i am 44. a visual artist. i had lasik in may, and came to discover the doctor had given me monovisi...
jeanny 21:21 11/18/2006 2
VISX S4 vs S5
What is the difference between the VISX S4 and S5 lasers? Is the difference significant enough that...
Mitch 23:56 11/11/2006 2
Reading problems
I am 16 years and i am Myopic. I have -3.25 in the left eye and -2 in the Left eye. My problem is wh...
Abhay 14:50 11/11/2006 1
Need advice on Measurements fo...
I had traditional Lasik done about 5.5 years ago. My measurements were R -1.75, -1.00 X 95 and L -2...
Kristen 13:32 11/10/2006 3
Luna Eye Centers
Hi, Luna Eye Centers claims to have 19 facilities in 10 states: http://www.lunaeye.com/ They have ...
Mitch 22:07 11/09/2006 1
Farsightedness and Lasik Surge...
I am 41. I have always been diagnosed with farsightedness and my glasses were always very thick. My...
Michelle 19:31 11/06/2006 1
Need Advice on PRK enhancement
I sought 3 opinions, before I had PRK custom wavefront surgery 9 weeks ago. I started out with thin ...
Cynthia 14:42 10/20/2006 6
Eyebrow Threading/Waxing
How long after lask is it safe to thread or wax the eyebrow area? What should I be concerned about?...
Jay 00:14 9/25/2006 0
Medication restrictions
Hi, I am considering having Lasik surgery and have the following questions: Am I a good candida...
Maria 16:20 9/23/2006 0
Please Ease My Mind!
I just need to hopefully get some comforting words. I'm 27 years old and my vision is -7.5 and -8.0....
Rose 08:23 9/22/2006 4
rk 10 years ago
I am a 60 w/m who had rk over 10 years ago. I was very nearsighted. I still need glasses could I hav...
Russell 22:25 9/19/2006 1
normal LASEK effect on cornea
When the cornea is shaved, will its depth recover? If not, how much is permanently removed? How many...
Jeffrey 11:41 9/19/2006 1
effect of myopic lasek correct...
What is the effect of myopic LASEK correction on my near-sight? My doctor told me that it will not a...
Jeffrey 02:48 9/19/2006 0
Severe Depression
At this point things are bad for me. This morning I can really only guess as to what I am typing on ...
Mike 13:16 9/16/2006 7
Why Muro 128 @ 2 week post PRK
I had PRK (Epi-LASIK) almost 2 weeks ago. My vision is functional (working on the computer is not gr...
Em 15:22 9/13/2006 2
Lasik nausea etc.
I had single eye Lasik on my left eye on July 8, 2006. The Lasik on the left eye was to take the ey...
Jeff 13:12 9/12/2006 13
Lasik Doctors in DC Metro Area...
I'm looking for feedback from anyone who's had lasik surgery done in the DC Metro Area. Which doctor...
Cha 11:30 9/11/2006 3
Red, bloodshot eyes
Hello to all: I have the same concern as Claudia, red eyes since LASIK 4 months ago. I use systane 4...
Faye 00:36 9/09/2006 1
Bloodshot eyes after lasik
I had Intralase surgery 4 days ago and my eyes are extremely red still. Is this normal? what's the ...
claudia 21:47 9/08/2006 2
Large pupils, strong myopia......
I have large pupils (7mm) and strong myopia (-6.25 in each eye). I was told that my cornea thickness...
ELAINE 16:32 9/08/2006 0
Vision flucuates 5 wks Post-O...
I had custom Lasik on Aug 2nd and my vision has yet to stabalize. It flucuates during the day, to t...
Jimbo 15:46 9/06/2006 1
Unconsious for the Procedure
is it possible or will it be possible soon, to be unconcious for this surgery? i really really hate...
phil 08:09 9/06/2006 3
thin corneas
i conside myself a healthy person, have never had any major complications of any type. i've been to...
Demetrio 01:30 9/05/2006 6
Concretions
I have suffered dry eye for the last 9 months since having monovision epi lasek. I have now been tol...
Barry 11:40 9/04/2006 1
Sight regression (Blur months ...
17 Aug 2006 Within the last month, my vision has regressed rapidly. Six weeks after my surgery (Feb ...
Leonard 00:45 9/03/2006 1
Optic nerve damage and lasik
I had lasik a year and half ago with optic nerve damage because of glaucoma. I experienced a smudge...
Lynda 19:33 9/02/2006 0
dry eye after lasik
I'VE HAD LASIK SURGERY YEAR AND HALF AGO.THE FOLLOWING YEAR AFTER SURGERY I USED REGULAR DROPS IN SI...
christina 23:34 8/31/2006 0
Custom vs. Traditional for Enh...
I had Traditional Lasik done 5 years ago and now qualify for an Enhancement. I am very confused as ...
Kristen 19:39 8/31/2006 3
Recovery Time with PRK
I had PRK in both eyes on Thursday (not even a whole week). I could see street signs to some degree...
Rhonda 12:33 8/30/2006 15
Vision Post Epi Lasik
I had my Epi Lasik on Aug 23 and things seemed to go well the day of the proceedure. After it was do...
Mike 12:21 8/30/2006 4
need advice
I saw my doctor for my 2 weeks post op. appoint. today and he told me to wait for a month before jud...
done 11:45 8/30/2006 5
Are "PreVue" lenses ...
How accurate are the Prevue lenses? I read that they are not even necessary before Custom Lasik. I...
Kristen 22:23 8/29/2006 0
elated after enhancement!
Yesterday I finaly received enhancement on my left eye. Today I am astounded as to how good it feel...
john 15:30 8/29/2006 5
I miss contacts
I had lasix 3 months ago and I can see perfect it is awesome. I had colored contacts for 9 years, I...
Jennifer 16:16 8/26/2006 1
Can vision from 20 yr old RK b...
Hi, I had about 5 RK surgeries on each eye long ago, I was very nearsighted. I have never been able ...
Anne 23:49 8/25/2006 2
Wearing glasses while I wait
I've had gas perms for 25 years and am now ready for the Lasik. I've been wearing my glasses for 10...
Jami 16:15 8/23/2006 0
Lasik after RK
Dear Doctor, I had Rk performed on both my eyes in 1988 when I was 26 years old I am now 44 years ol...
Sunil 03:45 8/23/2006 0
Blurry in my left eye?
First, thank you for having this site, I have learned alot. Well, my surgery took place on Friday 8...
Bryan 01:16 8/21/2006 1
Doctor practices (re enhanceme...
This is not so much a question as it is an observation about what I'm coming to view more and more a...
DJ 21:24 8/20/2006 0
PRK after LASIK 8 years ago-17...
Successful LASIK 8 years ago..blind as a bat and was extremely happy. Was severely nearsighted and h...
Debra 15:03 8/20/2006 9
Am I a lasik candidate
I accidentally stumbled upon this board and found it very informative and people are eager to help. ...
Donald 03:00 8/20/2006 2
ISO of Lasek doctors in Yorkto...
or even Norfolk or Virginia Beach. I'd like to hear about any experiences with doctors in this area...
Leonora 12:52 8/18/2006 1
After Lasik Surgery
Hi, I have my lasik done a week now, I can see 20/20 with each eye and 20/15 with both eyes the day ...
Tuan 12:35 8/18/2006 2
Post-Lasik healing - Rubbing e...
As of right now, I am 7-days post-custom wavefront lasik. I have been diligent in protecting my eyes...
Anna 09:10 8/18/2006 2
Moving Eyes during surgery
I would like to know more about the tracking system that LASIK uses for eye movements. Specifically,...
Jordan 09:04 8/18/2006 2
enhancement...
is it advisable to go for enhancement if i'm 8-9 mths post op and still having glare, haloes and sta...
jon 07:17 8/17/2006 9
Stats on touchups
I had Lasik done five months ago. Overall, I am quite pleased as I had pretty severe myopia (roughl...
Gina 23:02 8/16/2006 0
almost 1 1/2 month post op
it has been since July 6, 2006. I think my eyes were around a -5.25. I opted for monovision. I am ...
Mrs. Pat 12:35 8/16/2006 1
Enhancement recovery time
Should recovery time for bi-lateral LASEK enhancement be as long as it was following the initial sur...
steve 12:28 8/16/2006 1
Suction ring
I had lasik almost a month ago. My right eye has been perfect since the surgery but I did suffer fro...
Cat 23:30 8/14/2006 3
Should I?
I am 65 years of age and wore glasses for 40 of those years. I was forced to have cataract surgery ...
M 13:40 8/14/2006 3
PTK surgery to assist with str...
I am almost 2 years post Lasik surgery. My sight is blurry and I experience most all of the symptoms...
Jay 20:46 8/13/2006 1
Scared about ectasia
I had Lasik enhancement surgery in January of 2005. Before my first lasik, I was -9 and -10. I hav...
Kay 19:49 8/13/2006 15
Surface Ablation for Keratocon...
Surface Ablation for Keratoconus With caveats, studies suggest it may be a surgical option. By Willi...
Gail 10:34 8/13/2006 0
Cataracts/RK
Hi, I had RK surgery back in 1981/82. My right eye was overcorrected and is now far sighted. My lef...
Dee 23:00 8/12/2006 2
blurry in one eye
Well its been 8 days now. Started out first day both eyes were clear, went to bed and woke up to one...
kevin 13:08 8/12/2006 0
CCT of 485: LASIK, PRK or None
Right Eye: -4.25 diopters, Pupil Size of 6.2 mm and Cornea Thickness (CCT) of 485 microns (avg) Left...
Em 18:54 8/11/2006 0
Lasik post operative problems
I am 53 year of age and had Epi Lasik on June 20th. My contact bandages were removed 5 days post op...
Janice 00:02 8/11/2006 0
Enhancement
I had Lasik back in 1997. 20/15 both eyes. No complications until two years ago and developled dry e...
mike 12:25 8/04/2006 0
Lasik healing etc.
Hello, I had Lasik on Jan 27th 2006. I ended up with corneal erosions for three months, and I also h...
Susie 17:05 8/03/2006 2
LASEK recovery time
I'm about to have a LASEK enhancement. How long should I wait before playing contact sports (soccer)...
steve 04:08 8/03/2006 0
changed choice of procedure af...
Three days ago I had surgery to correct nearsightedness,Now I realize how much close up stuff I do.W...
chas 14:41 8/01/2006 2
dim light vs bright light
My right eye is better in dim light and my left eye is better in bright light. Is this common? Any e...
Jordan 09:21 8/01/2006 1
Lasik Plus/Kremer Laser
Has anyone had lasik surgery preformed by Lasik Plus or Kremer Laser in the Philadelphia area? I am ...
Cathy 12:00 7/31/2006 2
4-days Post Custom Lasik
Hello, I'm 4-days post Zyoptix Wavefront: Pre-Op: Rt: -6.00 -0.5astig, 652 corneal thickness Lt: ...
Brad 20:19 7/30/2006 14
Allegretto Wave vs. VISX S4 an...
What are the reasons that a patient or a doctor would use the Allegretto Wave over the VISX w/custom...
James 18:20 7/30/2006 0
Ghousting from white/light obj...
Over a year post Lasik I still have ghousting from white/light objects and halos. My question: Are t...
dan 18:10 7/30/2006 0
2 month update
I thought this might be helpful for others on the recovery process. Pre LASIK: -8.0 in each eye Post...
echo 12:44 7/30/2006 1
Thin cornea
I was told my corneas are 420 and 414 microns thick -too thin for lasik. Is there another procedure ...
Lauren 02:34 7/26/2006 4
Floaters After Lasik
I am 33yrs old and had my lasik 6 weeks ago. My vision now is 6/6 abd 6/9. The outcome seems good bu...
Wolfgang 01:03 7/26/2006 3
intermittent irregular pupil s...
I am a 39 y.o. female and I had lasik in 2000. Three months after the procedure I was noticing brief...
Michelle 11:45 7/23/2006 0
metal fragments post LASIK and...
I am an MRI technologist and the question of metallic fragments left in the eye post lasik has been ...
Na 19:27 7/20/2006 5
Am I a good candidate and what...
I know there is risks with this procedure and am aware of them but, I would like to get a second opi...
bob 01:50 7/19/2006 6
retina problems
i have a question - i have a gray covering over my left eye that was detecting in a test- it looks l...
lisa 11:45 7/13/2006 1
I had surgery one week ago.
I had lasik surgery one week ago. Monovision. I have no problem with my reading eye (right eye) and ...
Mrs. Pat 17:07 7/12/2006 2
Vision worse after Customvue e...
March 1st 2006 had Intralase with Customvue to correct myopia L -4.25, R -4.50. Had -.50 astigmatism...
John 15:35 7/12/2006 12
Light Sensitivity
Please help me. I had lasek on both eyes 2 weeks ago. At first there were the normal complications ...
Karen 08:10 7/09/2006 3
Adjusting to Monovision
I have been trying monovision for 2 weeks with contact lenses. I am 42 and have worn contacts for d...
Janet 18:38 7/06/2006 4
MONOVISION
I recently had a consultation and my Dr. said I am a good candidate for monovision. He didn't say to...
NASTACIA 18:29 7/06/2006 4
question on punctual plugs
4 weeks post-lasik surgery, and my eyes are burning. I have been putting artificial tears every 30 ...
echo 23:09 7/05/2006 1
Two Lasik companies - totally ...
I have worn glasses since I was 8 years old. I am farsighted and have +4 in each eye (according to ...
Janet 04:12 7/05/2006 5
a week after lasik, blurry vis...
Hi Had Lasik a week ago, had -7.00 in both eyes. My vision is blurry, I cant even see the food on my...
yvonne 22:51 7/03/2006 9
 

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