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| Keratoconus | 09 Sep 2005 12:53 GMT | 7 |
All, I have been diagnosed some 16 yrs ago with KC. I weard RGP lenses which whilst comfortable are not giving me clarity of vision. My opthalmologist has attempted to use a much smaller rigid lens that has been designed to
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| Can vertical bifocals be made? | 08 Sep 2005 19:59 GMT | 1 |
I'm interested in ordering glasses for use in front of the computer where I could shift my eyes to the left and see the TV about 10 feet away, behind the computer. The center of the TV is on the same axis as the center of the computer. Executive bifocal lenses split vertically
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| Selecting a Surgeon for Lasik | 08 Sep 2005 01:06 GMT | 5 |
I would appreciate advice. I'm choosing b/n two surgeons in Austin, TX. One (Dr. Stephen Dell) has undoubtedly performed the most lasik surgeries in the area (thousands). Roughly 5 years ago he was considered the best surgeon in Austin for lasik. However, he's too
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| Contrast sensitivity tests | 07 Sep 2005 18:33 GMT | 4 |
Where could I order (for a cheap price) some sine-wave grating contrast sensitivity test prints? If you have some experience with those, could you tell how reliable is the test and is it difficult to manage the correct illumination?
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| Laser or Lasik eye surgery questions | 07 Sep 2005 16:35 GMT | 15 |
Anybody against people getting laser or lasik eye corrective surgery to correct vision? I been thinking of getting this for myself for years, but always back out for fear of complications. Anybody have complication stories? Maybe they have something new on the market? Thank you ...
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| nose pieces/protectors | 06 Sep 2005 00:35 GMT | 5 |
I have a pair of wire frame (I guess it's wire frame, as opposed to plastic) eyeglasses and when I was cleaning them one day, the left nose piece, protector fell out, and I can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know if these are replaceable. I don't want spend money on
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| AN: Artificial Retina Pioneer | 04 Sep 2005 06:22 GMT | 2 |
Bringing Sight To The Blind. Dr. Mark Humayun has seen the world . Now he's helping others see it too with the creation of an artificial retina. Dr. Humanyun (Ph.D biomedical engineering, M.D. opthalmology)
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| Question about contact-lens prescription | 03 Sep 2005 17:59 GMT | 14 |
Hi. I currently wear Sunsoft toric lenses. I have a high degree of astigmatism, especially in my right eye, which has a prescription of Sph -1.25, Cyl -3.50, and Axis 015. If I want to try another brand of contact lenses, do I need to have my eye doctor give me a different
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| Another myopia theory | 03 Sep 2005 17:02 GMT | 91 |
With s.m.v. now bingeing on the pathogenesis of myopia, I'm now ready to postulate yet another theory. It's pretty simple, and is based on the anatomy of the human eye and the geometry of converging to bifoveally fixate a near object.
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| URGENT: shingles/herpes(?) infection getting in/around eyes | 03 Sep 2005 07:22 GMT | 15 |
I have a shingles/herpes infection (not sure) that was responding exceedingly well to 1 gm 2X/day of Valtrex but that really flared up again with a day or two of reducing the dose to 500mg 2X/day. I understand that this is quite serious if it gets into the eyes. Last
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| Multifocal contacts... | 02 Sep 2005 20:50 GMT | 2 |
In preparation for getting fitted out with multifocal lenses, I did a lot of internet research (including searching the archives of this group) and came up with very little apart from a few messages here seriously questioning their value. I decided to go ahead and try them anyway ...
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| I've officially given up on soft contact lenses | 02 Sep 2005 20:10 GMT | 1 |
It is now official: I've tried every brand of soft lens suitable for my eyeballs and their separate correction requirements. They all suck from my POV, which I suppose is the one that counts the most. At this point I'm debating whether I want to hassle with the fitting of and
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| healing mind body and soul | 02 Sep 2005 00:30 GMT | 5 |
Dear Forum Members, Most people in the alternative healthcare field have heard of radionics, yet few understand what that discipline is actually about. When we discover the truth behind this fascinating subject, it quickly
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| The "Net-Loon Index" | 01 Sep 2005 16:03 GMT | 6 |
http://home.thegrid.net/~lllove/net-loon_index.html Funny site. Anybody want to take a gander at scoring _our_ resident loon?
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| More on PRK | 01 Sep 2005 08:41 GMT | 9 |
Thank you to all ODs and friend who support me with their feedback, yes it just didn't sink in well with me to get the PRK with this prescription. Military OD at Hawaii who would perform the surgery denied to do so. I got the email. I am not that upset but I have some concerns,
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