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| Anyone successfully reverse/eliminate cataracts? | 19 Oct 2007 17:16 GMT | 51 |
I would like to get advise from people that have had success in reversing their "doctor diagnosed" cataracts. I would like to know the following: 1) Was your cataract in the beginning, intermediate, or advanced
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| hard to open eyelids at night | 19 Oct 2007 16:39 GMT | 2 |
I'm 57 years old, have had problems with blepharitis off and on for some time and also have problems with dry eye to some extent brought on by my rheumatoid arthritis,which I've had for about 8 years. In the last few months, I've noticed that in the middle of the night when
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| loss of vision riding bicycle | 19 Oct 2007 15:33 GMT | 8 |
I was riding bicycle with someone who lost vision when he went over an extremely bumpy patch on a trail. As soon as the path leveled out a bit, the problem disappeared but it was quite alarming when it happened. Is there an obvious explanation for this?
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| Medicare | 19 Oct 2007 01:03 GMT | 15 |
Medicare is the largest insurer and payer for medical treatment In the USA. As such, it has its own price schedule of what those who participate in its program may charge for each medical procedure, and what portion of it will be paid by Medicare. Moreover, Medicare
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| Neil Brooks invents delayed adjustable sutures. | 18 Oct 2007 17:29 GMT | 57 |
Dear Neil, I understood that you invented delayed adjustable sutures. See: http://groups.google.com/group/sci.med.vision/msg/f04fa8ff3ac779b8
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| Problem with No-Line Bifocals | 18 Oct 2007 15:52 GMT | 83 |
I'm unhappy with my no-line bifocals. This is only my second prescription for glasses and I didn't have this problem with the first set. I'm going to get new glasses and I want to avoid this problem in the future.
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| Medical malpractice or Medical negligence | 18 Oct 2007 02:27 GMT | 4 |
Medical malpractice (medical mistake or medical error also called medical negligence) is an act or omission of the best possible medical treatment available by a health care professional in the care of an individual which causes injury or harm to the patient.
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| The Amsler Grid - question to the professionals | 16 Oct 2007 21:11 GMT | 4 |
From time to time, on this board, someone announces retinal problems. And of course, they are interested in monitoring how well they are doing. Outside of the OCT checkup performed from time to time in the ophthal's office, I would think dedicated daily checks of this grid would ...
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| Prescription issues | 16 Oct 2007 12:14 GMT | 4 |
Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and have been having issues with getting the right glasses prescription. I went for my first exam in september and got the following prescription: R +0.75 L +1.50 -1.00 x 165. When I got the glasses I could immediately tell that the right
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| suddenly, object perception smaller and darker from one eye | 16 Oct 2007 05:13 GMT | 2 |
About 3 weeks ago, I first noticed that the vision from my right eye was impaired. Objects were perceptively smaller, greyer, and less sharp from that eye -- so much so that focusing became impossible. At first, this made me dizzy and disoriented.
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| Save up to 50% OFF Lasix Surgery and UP to 60% off your Vision Needs with our Benefits Program! | 16 Oct 2007 00:51 GMT | 10 |
The Nations Number One Health Care Discount Benefit Provider is offering : Dental Plans for $19.95 a month. (this plan covers vision, rx and chiropractic benefits as well) (Lasix surgery included)
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| Dry eyes and artificial tears | 14 Oct 2007 16:37 GMT | 8 |
About a year ago I had a problem with dry eyes and the doctor prescribed some antibiotic and artificial tears (Tears Naturale II.) I don't think they helped that much, but the problem went away after a while. I think it is most probably an allergy and
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| Ordering glasses online | 11 Oct 2007 14:38 GMT | 56 |
I posted to this group about a month ago and got really great responses, thanks! I as looking at ordering glasses online. Basically where I would send a frame and prescription in to them and a week or so later I
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| New invention -- for myopia prevention. | 11 Oct 2007 00:21 GMT | 2 |
New award winning device -- claimed to support vision improvement. http://www.eyecollege.com/ What do you think? Will it "work".
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| RT's recommendation to Neil Brooks. | 10 Oct 2007 02:41 GMT | 3 |
For Neil Brooks, Subject: RT's advice to you -- to set up your own "page". You have your own personal site. Rather that calling everyone a F. I. who argues with you -- why not provide some
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