Comments for LASIK-Truth.com http://lasik-truth.com LASIK laser eye surgery blog, guide, news, information, advice - nothing but the truth! Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:56:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on LASIK and PRK - Which is Safer? by Dave Allamby http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/lasik-and-prk-which-is-safer/#comment-581 Dave Allamby Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:12:12 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/lasik-and-prk-which-is-safer/#comment-581 Yes Roby those readings are a bit dry. you may be able to treat the eyes first to improve the dryness. also taking flax seed oil capsules daily (2-4g) can help prepare you prior to treatment. Thin flap femtosecond LASIK (blade free, Z-LASIK) can reduce the duration and degree of post op LASIK dryness so that would also help. WIth these measures you might still be a good candidate for LASIK. Will need to see your eyes at a consultation to know more. hope that helps your questions Dave Yes Roby
those readings are a bit dry. you may be able to treat the eyes first to improve the dryness. also taking flax seed oil capsules daily (2-4g) can help prepare you prior to treatment.
Thin flap femtosecond LASIK (blade free, Z-LASIK) can reduce the duration and degree of post op LASIK dryness so that would also help. WIth these measures you might still be a good candidate for LASIK. Will need to see your eyes at a consultation to know more.
hope that helps your questions
Dave

]]> Comment on LASIK and PRK - Which is Safer? by roby http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/lasik-and-prk-which-is-safer/#comment-580 roby Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:52:14 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/lasik-and-prk-which-is-safer/#comment-580 I found this site really informative. I'm 25,I have -2,25 myopia and a little of dry eyes (schimer's test after 5 minutes: 4mm and 7mm in the right and left eye). A doctor told me I'm a good lasik candidate, but I read somewhere Lasik can worsen dry eyes, so I'm a little afraid. It's a problem? It would be better PRK? thanks a lot, bye I found this site really informative.
I’m 25,I have -2,25 myopia and a little of dry eyes (schimer’s test after 5 minutes: 4mm and 7mm in the right and left eye).
A doctor told me I’m a good lasik candidate, but I read somewhere Lasik can worsen dry eyes, so I’m a little afraid.
It’s a problem? It would be better PRK?
thanks a lot, bye

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Dave Allamby http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-559 Dave Allamby Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:44:46 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-559 Hi Asif With our Z-LASIK dual laser approach you can expect an excellent results, even with your prescription. Based on what we have seen this year since using the Ziemer femtosecond laser (blade free method), your chance of a second op to adjust the focus is less than 1%! If you did need that, it would be about 12 weeks after your treatment. You will also get our Lifetime Care Guarantee with Z-LASIK so distance vision enhancements are free for life. although i would expect your result to be very stable over the years. Glad you like the blog! Dave Hi Asif
With our Z-LASIK dual laser approach you can expect an excellent results, even with your prescription. Based on what we have seen this year since using the Ziemer femtosecond laser (blade free method), your chance of a second op to adjust the focus is less than 1%!
If you did need that, it would be about 12 weeks after your treatment.
You will also get our Lifetime Care Guarantee with Z-LASIK so distance vision enhancements are free for life. although i would expect your result to be very stable over the years.
Glad you like the blog!
Dave

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Asif http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-558 Asif Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:29:28 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-558 Hi Dave What success rate do you have for people of relatively high prescription like mine. By success rate I mean what level of correction could I expect and would it be more likely, due to my higher prescription, I would need a 2nd op. Also if a 2nd op is needed how soon after the 1st op can/will it be done. Thanks for all your help, this blog of yours is so refreshing. My prescription is: RIGHT Sph: -5.5 Cyl: -1.50 Axis: 167 LEFT Sph: -6.00 Cyl: -1.00 Axis: 180 Hi Dave

What success rate do you have for people of relatively high prescription like mine. By success rate I mean what level of correction could I expect and would it be more likely, due to my higher prescription, I would need a 2nd op. Also if a 2nd op is needed how soon after the 1st op can/will it be done.

Thanks for all your help, this blog of yours is so refreshing.

My prescription is:
RIGHT
Sph: -5.5
Cyl: -1.50
Axis: 167

LEFT
Sph: -6.00
Cyl: -1.00
Axis: 180

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Dave Allamby http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-555 Dave Allamby Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:17:51 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-555 Hi Yiwei You can have the consultation anytime to suit your schedule, so you can choose that. We do both eyes at the same session for almost every patient, unless there is a clinical reason not to. Laser eye surgery has been demonstrated safe enough that we haven't done eyes at different times for many years now. Yes, the thin laser flaps do appear to heal again, unlike the blade cut flaps, so that's an excellent reason to choose all-laser Z-LASIK. Night vision problems were a problem in some cases with early lasers, so you can find reports of that from the 1990's. With our WaveLight laser treating short-sight, with its advanced wavefront treatment profile and size,I just have never seen a patient get night time difficulty, ever. It seems to be no longer an issue with this laser. But note that not all lasers at other clinics have the same laser profile as the WaveLight and the FDA trial results are not as good as this German laser. That's why we bought this one! Best regards, Dave Hi Yiwei
You can have the consultation anytime to suit your schedule, so you can choose that. We do both eyes at the same session for almost every patient, unless there is a clinical reason not to. Laser eye surgery has been demonstrated safe enough that we haven’t done eyes at different times for many years now.
Yes, the thin laser flaps do appear to heal again, unlike the blade cut flaps, so that’s an excellent reason to choose all-laser Z-LASIK.
Night vision problems were a problem in some cases with early lasers, so you can find reports of that from the 1990’s. With our WaveLight laser treating short-sight, with its advanced wavefront treatment profile and size,I just have never seen a patient get night time difficulty, ever. It seems to be no longer an issue with this laser. But note that not all lasers at other clinics have the same laser profile as the WaveLight and the FDA trial results are not as good as this German laser. That’s why we bought this one!
Best regards, Dave

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by yiwei jiang http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-554 yiwei jiang Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:43:02 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-554 Thanks Dave, That is really great. I am planning to do the Z-lasik surgery in early Jan. 09, when do you think is better to do a consultation? Do you think it is necessary to do one eye first, and later the other one? Another thing is that some points metion that all-laser cut heals itself? Will this happen to me? In addition, I am really care about the night vision problems as well. By the way, does your clinic open on Saturday? Many thanks for your kindness reply. Yiwei Thanks Dave,

That is really great. I am planning to do the Z-lasik surgery in early Jan. 09, when do you think is better to do a consultation? Do you think it is necessary to do one eye first, and later the other one? Another thing is that some points metion that all-laser cut heals itself? Will this happen to me? In addition, I am really care about the night vision problems as well.

By the way, does your clinic open on Saturday?

Many thanks for your kindness reply.
Yiwei

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Dave Allamby http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-546 Dave Allamby Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:41:57 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-546 Hi Yiwei yes, all post-op care is included and you get our LIfetime Care Guarantee. If you have distance vision Z-LASIK, refractive aftercare and enhancements are free, for life. That's nice, isn't it?! Consultation is free from this blog if you quote LT01 when you book in (refundable deposit applies though, which you will get back when you attend the clinic). Stability is determined at the consultation. Please bring any previous prescriptions from the optician that you have available. With best regards Dave Hi Yiwei yes, all post-op care is included and you get our LIfetime Care Guarantee. If you have distance vision Z-LASIK, refractive aftercare and enhancements are free, for life. That’s nice, isn’t it?!
Consultation is free from this blog if you quote LT01 when you book in (refundable deposit applies though, which you will get back when you attend the clinic).
Stability is determined at the consultation. Please bring any previous prescriptions from the optician that you have available.
With best regards
Dave

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by yiwei jiang http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-545 yiwei jiang Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:41:56 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-545 Hi Dave, I have two questions to ask. The first one is about the cost, besides the eye treatment costs, is the consultancy and eye monitoring for free? I know some of the clinic charges hidden costs. And how long will it take before doing the operation to confirm the stablitiy of the eyesight condition? Thanks a lot for your coming reply. Hi Dave, I have two questions to ask.

The first one is about the cost, besides the eye treatment costs, is the consultancy and eye monitoring for free? I know some of the clinic charges hidden costs.

And how long will it take before doing the operation to confirm the stablitiy of the eyesight condition?

Thanks a lot for your coming reply.

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Dave Allamby http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-514 Dave Allamby Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:07:47 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-514 Hi Asif, Yes you will be fine after 1 week. You will benefit from using artificial tear drops every few hours while working at a PC during the first month. That will help the healing. With best regards Dave Hi Asif, Yes you will be fine after 1 week. You will benefit from using artificial tear drops every few hours while working at a PC during the first month. That will help the healing.
With best regards
Dave

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Asif http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-513 Asif Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:08:17 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-513 Hi Dave I know I have to take a week off work to go ahead with LASEK, would I after this week be able to see well enough to do my normal day job as a computer programmer? Thanks Hi Dave

I know I have to take a week off work to go ahead with LASEK, would I after this week be able to see well enough to do my normal day job as a computer programmer?

Thanks

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Dave Allamby http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-510 Dave Allamby Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:27:55 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-510 Hi Julia Your scans are fine for Z-LASIK so no problem there. Having a history of oral cold sores is fine for LASIK. As long as you don't have active oral sores at the time of surgery then all is well. The herpes issue is only for people who have had infections in the eyes in the past. Thanks, Dave Hi Julia
Your scans are fine for Z-LASIK so no problem there. Having a history of oral cold sores is fine for LASIK. As long as you don’t have active oral sores at the time of surgery then all is well. The herpes issue is only for people who have had infections in the eyes in the past.
Thanks, Dave

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Julia Bicker http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-509 Julia Bicker Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:35:33 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-509 Hello Dave. I had a good chat with Paula today and have booked treatment for early December. I have had cold sores in the past and wondered if this could cause problems in the future (does this mean I could be prone to herpes eye infection)? Just wondering if this means the virus could be present in the eye nerves? Thanks, Julia. Hello Dave. I had a good chat with Paula today and have booked treatment for early December. I have had cold sores in the past and wondered if this could cause problems in the future (does this mean I could be prone to herpes eye infection)? Just wondering if this means the virus could be present in the eye nerves? Thanks, Julia.

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Julia Bicker http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-500 Julia Bicker Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:19:13 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-500 Thanks Dave, I appreciate your help and look forward to speaking with you. Julia. Thanks Dave, I appreciate your help and look forward to speaking with you. Julia.

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Dave Allamby http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-499 Dave Allamby Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:57:07 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-499 No problem Julia. I will advise you on the best treatment for your kind of blepharitis when we speak. Sometimes it involves cleaning of the eye lashes, drops and/or tablets, just depending on the 'kind' of dryness you have. It's not complicated, just needing to be tailored to your own eyes. Dave No problem Julia. I will advise you on the best treatment for your kind of blepharitis when we speak. Sometimes it involves cleaning of the eye lashes, drops and/or tablets, just depending on the ‘kind’ of dryness you have. It’s not complicated, just needing to be tailored to your own eyes.
Dave

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Pay for LASIK? by Julia Bicker http://lasik-truth.com/lasik-laser-eye-surgery/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-498 Julia Bicker Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:53:45 +0000 http://lasik-truth.com/2008/01/25/how-much-should-you-pay-for-lasik/#comment-498 sorry David, one other thing. I have moderate dry eyes (only bothers me when wearing lenses) and the optomotrist recommended getting some Blink eye drops to help. Would my file detail what sort of dryness I have and again help decide if I should have Lasek or Lasik? I notice on a previous post, you recommended preparing the eyes prior to surgery, would the Blink eyedrops be adequate or would I have to get something different from your clinic? Sorry to be a nuisance but this is a big step for me. sorry David, one other thing. I have moderate dry eyes (only bothers me when wearing lenses) and the optomotrist recommended getting some Blink eye drops to help. Would my file detail what sort of dryness I have and again help decide if I should have Lasek or Lasik? I notice on a previous post, you recommended preparing the eyes prior to surgery, would the Blink eyedrops be adequate or would I have to get something different from your clinic? Sorry to be a nuisance but this is a big step for me.

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