...The LASIK technique was made possible by the Colombia-based Spanish ophthalmologist Jose Barraquer, who, around 1950 in his clinic in Bogotá, Colombia, developed the first microkeratome, used to cut thin flaps in the cornea and alter its shape, in a procedure called keratomileusis. Stephan Schaller assisted. Barraquer also provided the knowledge about how much of the cornea had to be left unaltered to provide stable long-term results. Read full entry
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Lasik surgery?
If I have done lasik surgery
on both eyes, is flying still
a career for me?
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Depends on what kind of flying, and what country you're in. For military flying, maybe-maybe not. LASIK is not an acceptable form of surgical correction in some militaries. Commercially you should be fine. HOWEVER: a not uncommon side effect of LASIK is weak night-vision or even nightblindness. Either of which might disqualify you. |
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How come the doctors who Someone said to me, "if lasik
surgery is so effective, then
how come the doctors doing it
still wear glasses? Why don't
they get it done too?" So now
I am wondering the same thing.
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Do some reading up on the possible complications associated with the surgery, and you can pretty much figure it out. Although it's not a high percentage, some folks experience halos and double vision afterwards. It also increases the likelyhood you will need bifocals later on. Opthamologists make their living using their eyes, and they aren't likely to take any chances with messing them up. It doesn't necessarily mean that it's not a good option for other folks, but it could end their careers- so they stick with glasses. It's not much different than a singer with a deviated septum electing not to have the nose job because it will change how their voice sounds. For you or I, that's not a big deal. But when you make your living as an opera star- well, that's a different story. You aren't going to do anything you don't absolutely have to do, because it could mean an end to your career. Opthamologists take pretty much the same view of lasik surgery. |
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How long after the Lasik I had the Lasik surgery a few
months ago and yeah, my vision
is fine and I don't need to
wear them for vision anymore
but I want to wear color
contacts once in a while. How
long after the procedure can I
wear them? I've heard from my
doctor that if I wore contacts
before the procedure I should
be able to wear them again
afterwards. My next
appointment with him is in
another 6 months so I'd like
to know when I can wear them
again from maybe people who've
had experience with this.
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Well, being that your cornea might be a different shape after lasik, I would call the doctor and tell him you want to wear non-corrective, (prescription...even without a correction these colored lenses are prescriptive!) lenses for color. They might need to re fit you for sizes and see what ones are best for you and their availability. Do not go by what people in here tell you, their answer might not be what is right for you! |
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