I learned late yesterday that the National Eye Institute and the
National Institute of Health will fund a comparative study of Avastin
vs Lucentis for treating age-related macular degeneration. I have
posted the complete story on my web site at:

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54 year old male had cataract surgery on left eye in July.  All was
GREAT for 3 1/2 weeks.  I followed instructions for eyedrops ,
gradually reducing dosages as instructed.  About 3 1/2 weeks after

I'm currently undergoing ortho k and am interested in learning of the
dangers and risks. I'm aware infection is the main one, but what are
the other issues ?

I wear PureVision Toric contacts (balafilcon A), visibility tinted.
Nowhere on the box is written that they are extended wear.
Though in newsgroups it's frequently mentioned that
PureVision are extened wear and I can wear them up to 6 days.

Recently I have noticed that my vision was not quite as sharp at a distance.
Based on this group, I have tried using the plus lens for close work in
hopes to improve the crispness of my distance vision.
After using the plus lenes for about a month, here is what I have found:

Hello group,
I'm 48 y.o. and have been wearing Acuvues for years at -6.50 with 8.4
BC.  The last couple of years near vision is pooping out, and I tried
monovision last year but it didn't work out for me due to needing close

Hi, for a couple of months, I've been having trouble with my right eye
in lower light situations.  I see a 'smeared' or almost double vision
of light objects against dark backgrounds in only one eye.  For
example, at night if my headlights light up a car's license plate on a

2 weeks .. no problems. The surgery was a breeze...local anesthetic,
great staff, suregon is fantastic.. No pain. Taking drops as
prescribed. Follow-up concultation every 3 weeks.
Background

Hey all, I am back again.  Just looking for another quick pointer with
a few more facts.
Ortho k patient, using euclid lenses.
history: Experiencing glare at night.

I just a new pair of glasses with hi-index multi-coated polycarbonate
lenses. When I look at my computer screen, the center bulges out
towards me and when I look at the floor below me, it seems to curve
upwards to the front. I have no such problems with my old glasses. My

By that I mean, if the prescription is -2 and -2.50 would you say it was an
average -2.25?

anyone want to give some ideas on the photo at:
http://obase.net/images/12275.jpg
a 47 yo male who is essentially 20/20 O.U.;  the left eye is unremarkable.
he has suffered with "cluster" headaches off and on for years.

Can somebody explain the difference between Nikon 1.74 and Zeiss 1.74
lenses? I'm ordering a new pair of glasses and have an option to use
one of these brands.
Prescription:

I've been diagnosed with the condition mentioned in this thread title.
Essentially, it started in February of this year when I saw silvery
flashes of light while taking a shower. Nothing else as dramatic
occured so I presumed it must just have been a one off, freak

Two days ago I used some of the Boston enzymatic cleaner on my lenses -
two drops in each well with UniquePH solution (not Boston, but my doc
said it was okay).  I didn't wear them yesterday, but in the evening I
pulled them from the enzyme solution, rinsed with UniquePH and put ...