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 Laser Surgery, Nicole, 7/07/99
  Laser Surgery, Leonard Friedman, MD, 7/07/99, (#1)
LASIK, William B. Trattler, MD, 7/09/99, (#2)
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"Laser Surgery"
Posted by Nicole on 15:34:28 7/07/99
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I am 22 years old, and have very bad eyesight. My vision in one eye is -7.50, and -8.00. I am very interested in eye surgery, but was wondering if the surgery is advanced enough to better my eyesight. Even if total correction is not possible, I am interested in any information. Also, do any insurance plans cover the surgery?
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1. "Laser Surgery"
 Posted by Leonard Friedman, MD on 23:12:10 7/07/99
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Dear Nicole,
Your Rx is correctable. It is important to know
if your Rx is stable. That is, has it changed in
the last 6 months to one year. If it is still
changing much you should probably wait until it is
stable.
Leonard Friedman MD Washington DC a
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2. "LASIK"
Posted by William B. Trattler, MD on 00:08:03 7/09/99
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Nicole,
LASIK can actually treat up to 14 diopters of myopia. I agree with Dr. Friedman - your myopia should be relatively stable before you have the procedure
Where do you live?
Bill Trattler, MD
Miami, Fl
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