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Comment on Ultralase laser eye surgery prices go up even further by Dave Allamby

Dave Allamby — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:00:14 +0000

Myopic, the risk is linked to the appearance and shape of your corneas, seen on the ‘topography’ scans taken at the consultation. Your doctor can discuss the risks based upon your own scans in more detail, so ask to meet with your surgeon to discuss this. Regards, David

Comment on Ultralase laser eye surgery prices go up even further by Myopic

Myopic — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:26:58 +0000

I want to know about post lasik ectasia. I want to get Lasik but the fear of ectasia is holding me back from Lasik. I need -3.00 correction for both eyes with -1.00 astigmatism in left eye. My corneal thickness is 557 (right) 560 (left) microns. IOP 18

Comment on Ultralase laser eye surgery prices go up even further by plumber

plumber — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:59:45 +0000

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Comment on Laser Eye Surgery is Effective for Reading Vision by Dave Allamby

Dave Allamby — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:23:51 +0000

Hi Andy, I would approach it with a distance correction now, but leave one eye very lightly short-sighted, only around -0.50. This will postpone your need for reading glasses for a while. I would then do a second stage KAMRA inlay whenever you needed it to boost your near vision, while preserving good distance vision. Best regards, David

Comment on Laser Eye Surgery is Effective for Reading Vision by Andy

Andy — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:49:18 +0000

I have only just heard of laser blending treatment. I am about to have laser treatment to correct my distance vision but am aware that my near vision is starting to deteriorate. As my funds are low at the moment, is it possible to have blended treatment at a later date if I have already had corrective treatment for my distance vision?

Regards
Andy

Comment on CAUTION: Laser Eye Surgery Ahead! by Dave Allamby

Dave Allamby — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:48:41 +0000

Hi Tom, No definite figure for this, but I would allow 4 weeks for primary healing before trying to get pregnant. Regards. David

Comment on LASIK Long Term Effects and Safety by Damian

Damian — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:25:28 +0000

Thank you for the reply. I’m planning to get lasEk anyway as I don’t see any advantages to lasIk other than the end result being reached quicker and with less discomfort – which are factors that aren’t all that important to me. And from what I’ve read I suspect Tsai’s findings, if there is actually anything to them, aren’t as relevant to lasEk.

Comment on LASIK Long Term Effects and Safety by Dave Allamby

Dave Allamby — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:40:59 +0000

Hi Damian. It’s hard to comment here without any information. I hadn’t heard of Dr Tsai before but seems he started LASIK in the early 90s as most countries did, including the UK. He has mentioned 10 patients but without any other details, apart from ‘some had inflammation’, as you mentioned. We haven’t seen this in other countries or centres, and LASIK hasn’t led to late inflammation elsewhere. Or indeed any other late complications over 20 years. So hard to wonder what is going on here. There may be a local back story we are not aware of. Normally a doctor would present such patients as a case series to the profession, either at a clinic conference or in a peer reviewed journal. But in this case, he held a local press conference to the general media, and didn’t present any clinical details. We don’t any more about these cases, or indeed if related to LASIK or not. Until then it appears to be a media headline grab. Lets hope he share details so others can comment intelligently. Regards, Dave

Comment on LASIK Long Term Effects and Safety by Damian

Damian — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:55:58 +0000

Hi,
A Taiwanese surgeon named Ray Tsai, who is presented as a pioneer of LASIK in the papers, recently decided to no longer offer the treatment. He appears to have had a number of patients return to him after a decade with sudden vision loss. From what I can gather he is blaming it on inflammation. I’d love to hear your interpretation of this, and whether it has any nearing on LASEK or the new i-LASIK. At the moment, this news is the only thing holding me back from getting surgery.

Comment on What are ‘femtosecond’ eye lasers? by husiin

husiin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:47:16 +0000

Thanks for the go-ahead Doc. Best wishes…

Comment on High Myopia (Short-sight) and Laser Eye Surgery by Dave Allamby

Dave Allamby — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:47:14 +0000

Hi nrg. A history of cold sores on the lips is fine, and no problem for laser eye surgery. It is important though that there is no active infection on your lips at the time of surgery.
Regards, David

Comment on High Myopia (Short-sight) and Laser Eye Surgery by nrg

nrg — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:25:33 +0000

What if one has cold sores on the lips. Can they spread to the eyes ?

Comment on High Myopia (Short-sight) and Laser Eye Surgery by Dave Allamby

Dave Allamby — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:23:57 +0000

Dear nrg, Yes you are quite correct. Having a history of herpes keratitis is a contraindication for laser eye surgery. One can try to pretreat with antiviral agents, but may not prevent re-activation of the virus.
Regards, David

Comment on What are ‘femtosecond’ eye lasers? by Dave Allamby

Dave Allamby — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:16:14 +0000

Hi Huslin. No need to wait for Schwind’s laser which is still in development. I believe the Ziemer laser used for your Z-LASIK will remain at the front of the pack for quality of flap creation. I recommend to go ahead, if you are happy with the reputation and skill of the surgeon. Regards, Dave

Comment on Laser Eye Clinics’ Prices Vary Hugely by Dave Allamby

Dave Allamby — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:12:53 +0000

Hi Serena, just go along to a quality laser eye clinic for an assessment. You will probably be asked to leave your contact lenses out for a few days prior to the consultation.
Regards, Dave