I keep reading about this slab-off technique for eyeglasses.  Is this a
way for people with high dioptic differences in their eyes to be able
to use prescription eyewear?  This would be a welcome option to having
to wear one contact lens.

Hello list,
I've been reading through and there seem to be a lot of helpful people
here. I'm having some vision problems that the doctors cant figure out
and Im hoping some of you might make some suggestions.

Anyone used these lens, if so what do you think of them.

Hello, I am new to the post.  I've been having problems with my vision and I
decided to go to the Dr. he told me he couldn't tell if I was nearsighted or
farsighted, and that he didn't want to put me in bifocals yet I was to
young. I'm thinking uhhh no!! So he prescribed me a weak ...

Is it possible to buy normal glasses which are tinted on the outside but
provide a clear image for the wearer?
what are these types of glasses called?
cheers

If anyone knowledgeable (this excludes you,gato) feels so inclined to
answer some questions I have, it would be appreciated.  First a little
history.
I'm 50, and have gotten by up til now without bifocals due to slight

As I mentioned in an earlier thread, I was thinking about trying
single vision lenses after a couple years in bifocals (the small
eye place I've been going to got a new young doctor who said I
could do either). Well since the location is now some distance

Is it possible to use the technology, that is used before laser
surgery to measure the eye's optical properties, as a basis to custom
manufacture perfectly matching contact lenses?
I'll need to replace my current lenses soon, and I'd invest a bit more

I want to order lacrimal probe for my experiment on amimal tissues. On
the catalog they have different sizes, such as
size 00/0
size 0000/000

On 12/14/04, had cataract surgery on left eye (went from -7.0 to
-1.50). Right eye has beginnings of a cataract - not yet affecting
vision. I have been wearing a contact lens in the other eye (also at
-7.0). Now, my right eye seems to be rejecting the lens - eye is

Since LarryDoc is gone, and MT has choosen to remain silent, Otis feels
revived.  He hopes that the misquotes, misinformation, and lies that he has
spewed forth over the last year might be forgotten.
Otis-- as long as there are professional eyecare people reading this forum

Dear Fellow Friends,
I have friends in both electrical and
chemical engineering.
They are doing to best that they can.

I recently attended Focus Eye Centre in Kingston and was told I was a
good candidate for PRK laser surgery.  I wear glasses now, have
astignatism, and they said they would do monovision on me.  I am quite
scared about having this done.  Are people's vision really that much

Dear Friends,
I have friends in both ophthalmology and
optometry.
They are doing to best that they can.

Dear Prevention minded friends
Subject:  Correct use of the "second opinion"
As you know the "traditional method" of the
minus lens works instantly.  Most, perhaps,