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Hi, I am a seventeen year old boy and I really want and can get this surgery, but I want to know what the effectiveness is. Will I be able to see 20-20 or better. My eyesight right now is 20-55. will my eyesight deteriorate as I get older. My eyes haven't changed in the last 1&1/2 years. I do alot of sports and I really want this surgery. One more thing. Does it matter who I have it done by? Sorry this question is so long. Sincerely, Steve

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Dear Steve, Thanks for your letter. As long as your eye-sight has remained stable, then you probably would do very well with the treatment, and your eyes will not get worse as you get older. the treatment is VERY effective- most people get 20/20 vision. Like any surgery, the results depend to a large extent on the experience of the doctor. I recommend talking to people who the doctor has treated, or asking someone you know who had treatment done. Sincerely, Dr. Alexandra Chebil M.D.(800) 841-3717 "http://lalasik.com"

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Hello... I had LASIK performed on the OD 11/98, and an enhancement done on the same eye 6/99. OS has NOT been done, because with OD, I had loose epithelial tissue (the flap "fell apart"), followed by ingrowth, and my vision changed constantly (from 20/40 to 20/100) for the first several months. I am a 31 yo diabetic, and I notice that high bG values do correspond to the feeling of *very* dry eye in the OD. Although I've noticed the higher the bG, the dryer the eye, I have also had times when my eye was dry and my bG was not high...I've considered the possibility of it rising and the dry eye being an early warning sign, but I'm not sure if it will always be dry when my bG is high, for the rest of my life. I try to avoid high bG, but at times I have higher readings (e.g., cortisone shot), will I always be plagued with an unbearably tired and dry eye??? I also noticed that the right eye now looks smaller than the left eye. The eyelid is puffy, and therefore my eye is actually somewhat closed. I did not notice a difference in the size of my eyes until I renewed my driver's license this year. When I looked at the photo, it was clear that one eye looks sleepy. Why is this eye puffy all the time? It has been ever since the surgery. I don't want to get the left eye done partly because of the pain in the right eye when it's dry, which is usually but not always due to high blood glucose values, and partly because I don't want two "squinty" eyes. I also can't function with the left contact lens out. I can't use my eyeglasses with the right lens removed because the images don't line up. I had originally planned to have both eyes done, but now I am concerned that I will be stuck forever with one small puffy-lidded dry eye, and one eye that will need contacts. I wear a contact in the left eye at all times of day except to bed, because I just can't function with one eye nearsighted. Will the puffiness ever go away? Would something like a monocle be practical for days when I don't want to wear a contact lens because I'm sick and my eyes are watery and itchy? I've checked the askadoc website for similar posts related to dry eye, puffy eye, one eye smaller than the other, but I haven't seen anything that corresponds to my problem. Please help!

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You should consider using Theratears four times a day .

Byron Stratas, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Wilmington, NC

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Please advise me of a board certified LASIK doctor on Long Island

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I am sorry but I do not know of anyone on Long Island. I would recommend that you check with your local university. Sincerely, John D. Zdral, M.D.

John D. Zdral, M.D.
Fullerton, CA

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Dear Sir, does laser correct both near and far sight. I wear glasses both for short and long distance.What i'm asking is, will laser correct both. Also would like to know the cost and is there a difference in the quality of the physician.

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Most people want the best possible distance vision after LASIK surgery. Most people over forty will need glasses to read after LASIK. Costs tend to be around $2000-2500 per eye. Look for a surgeon that evaluates you with an Orbscan not just a topographer.

Byron Stratas, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Wilmington, NC

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what if the surgy goes wrong? is there any disadvanteges to this?

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Dear Alicia, The risk of complications after LASIK is very low. Most complications (i.e. infection) are either treatable or preventable. Thank you, Alexandra Chebil M.D. The Lasik Center (800) 841-3717

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I am 27 and have been wearing contacts since the sixth grade.Recently an optometrist told me that my eyes were very dry and that i shouldn't wear contacts. if my eyes are really dry will this make me a bad candidate for lasik surgery? and woud my eyes heal o.k.?

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The main consideration is that your dry eye condition would need to be treated effectively before wearing contacts or have the laser procedure. We have many diverse treatments for dry eye conditions. Please schedule an appointment at our office and we will review this further. To make an appointment please call 714-879-7372. Sincerely, John Zdral, M.D.

John D. Zdral, M.D.
Fullerton, CA

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How long does it take for the eye to heal and the discomfort to go away?

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Dear Joe, Most eyes are only slightly "scratchy" for a few hours. Sincerely, Dr. Alexandra Chebil M.D. The Lasik Center

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can you give specifics like percent of improvement as also the risk involved. and the cost please.

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Dear Gurpal, Most eyes imrove considerably after Lasik. There are very slight risks of infection (but less than with contact lenses). Any over/undercorrections can usually be treated with the laser. The procedure costs $2000 per eye at the Lasik Center. Please call if you wish to make an appointment for a free consultation. Sincerely Dr. Alexandra Chebil M.D.

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can you give specifics like percent of improvement as also the risk involved. and the cost please.

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Dear Gurpal, Most eyes imrove considerably after Lasik. There are very slight risks of infection (but less than with contact lenses). Any over/undercorrections can usually be treated with the laser. The procedure costs $2000 per eye at the Lasik Center. Please call if you wish to make an appointment for a free consultation. Sincerely Dr. Alexandra Chebil M.D.

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any new improvements on lasek surgery? I was told 4 yrs ago that my eyes were to conical for surgery and that I have macular degeneration. I have worn glasses and contact lenses since I was 6 yrs. I'm now 43.

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Dear Lisa, As you probably know, laser vision correctioncan only improve the "optics" of your eyes. So if your vision is still bad because of macular degeneration laser cannot help. We can now correct for astigmatism, which is the "conical shape" of your eyes. I suggest a re-evaluation to see if you can be treated. Sincerely, Dr. Alexandra Chebil M.D. The Lasik Center Irvine CA (800)841-3717

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I have had the necessary tests for the Lasik procedure. My eyes checked out just fine and was told that I was a prime candidate for the surgery. The Doctor said that because I already have problems with night glare, she felt I shouldn't have the surgery. Yet, I know of others with night glare problems that have had the procedure. Should I seek a second opinion?

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Dear Mary Jo, I would recommend a second opinion. The problem of night glare after Lasik is very low. Sincerely, Alexandar Chebil M.D. The Lasik Center 800-841-3717

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A friend of mine has chronic ocular herpes in one eye which has resulted in corneal scarring. She is scheduled for PRK primarily to clean up the scarring to improve her vision. How effective is this procedure considering the procedure itself can cause scarring? Even though she will be taking acyclovir prophylactically before and after the procedure, is it likely this will initiate another outbreak of herpes?

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Dear Estaban, PRK is usually quite effective is clearing up superficial scars. The risk of re-activation is very low. Sincerely, Alexandra Chebil, M.D. The Lasik Center Irvine

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