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Larry, Mind if I ask you a question? I’ve always wondered about once a person has Lasik eye surgery and no longer needs corrective lenses for driving, how you go about getting the dept. of motor vehicles to remove that mark on your drivers license that says you have to wear the corrective lenses. Do you just do a new eye exam for them or do you take a letter from your opthamologis? What??? Very curious to know! Thanks! Donna G
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Hi Larry, I wonder though had you not had the cataracts, would they have risked it? Which laser did they use on you? I’m glad it worked out for you. I wonder too, if I would have lasik not and develop the cataracts down the road, I’ve been on Prednisone 12 years, would it create more problems? Phyllis – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Has anybody in the group had LASIK surgery (laser vision correction)? Oh my, I didn’t check with folks here before I had LASIX last October to remove the cataracts in each eye and correct the astigmatism in them as well. End results? I have to wear reading glasses. I don’t have to wear them when I’m using the computer as I’ve set the font to Times New Roman, 12 point, and the monitor overall at 1280 X 1024 resolution. The astigmatism correction has gone from 20/800 left eye (legally blind) and 20/200 in the right eye. Both corrected by the LASIK surgery down to 20/40. I can now drive without wearing corrective lenses. Was never able to do that before as I’ve had the astigmatism, and glasses, since 4th grade. Feels great to be able to wear regular sunglasses that I can buy in any drugstore. I’ve had no problems since then with either eye. None, Zip, Zilch, Nada, Zero. FWIW I had RA/PA/OA, Type II Diabetes, plus some other medical problems. Both my PCM and the Ophthalmologist said the cataracts were most likely caused by the Diabetes. I took Plaquinil about 11 years ago but as it did nothing for my RA my RD had me drop it and we went to oral gold. That worked as a decent DMARD from May 1992 until Sept. 1997, when it just quit working. Since then we’ve tried everything and I have great hopes for the Kineret, which I get to go back to the first of next month. If you trust your Ophthalmologist I’d go with the surgery as long as you can afford it. Probably the best result from mine is that I now see colors as they really are. That was the first thing that grabbed me. My Gosh! Look at that sky, so blue, and the grass so green! Susan’s blue eyes are even more beautiful than I’ve always thought they were. Blue with little flecks of gold in them. Good luck and be well, Larry
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One other question Larry if you don’t mind? Did you have dry eyes before the surgery? I understand you have to use drops for a couple of months after surgery. I’ve already got puntum plugs in lower lids and I don’t have to use drops as often as I use to at one time. I use them now maybe once a week if that much. After reading your post, I might follow thru with this second consult I have scheduled in a couple weeks. This Dr. is the one who I would want to do the surgery, but only if he thinks I would be a good candidate. Phyllis – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi Larry, I wonder though had you not had the cataracts, would they have risked it? Which laser did they use on you? I’m glad it worked out for you. I wonder too, if I would have lasik not and develop the cataracts down the road, I’ve been on Prednisone 12 years, would it create more problems? Phyllis Has anybody in the group had LASIK surgery (laser vision correction)? Oh my, I didn’t check with folks here before I had LASIX last October to remove the cataracts in each eye and correct the astigmatism in them as well. End results? I have to wear reading glasses. I don’t have to wear them when I’m using the computer as I’ve set the font to Times New Roman, 12 point, and the monitor overall at 1280 X 1024 resolution. The astigmatism correction has gone from 20/800 left eye (legally blind) and 20/200 in the right eye. Both corrected by the LASIK surgery down to 20/40. I can now drive without wearing corrective lenses. Was never able to do that before as I’ve had the astigmatism, and glasses, since 4th grade. Feels great to be able to wear regular sunglasses that I can buy in any drugstore. I’ve had no problems since then with either eye. None, Zip, Zilch, Nada, Zero. FWIW I had RA/PA/OA, Type II Diabetes, plus some other medical problems. Both my PCM and the Ophthalmologist said the cataracts were most likely caused by the Diabetes. I took Plaquinil about 11 years ago but as it did nothing for my RA my RD had me drop it and we went to oral gold. That worked as a decent DMARD from May 1992 until Sept. 1997, when it just quit working. Since then we’ve tried everything and I have great hopes for the Kineret, which I get to go back to the first of next month. If you trust your Ophthalmologist I’d go with the surgery as long as you can afford it. Probably the best result from mine is that I now see colors as they really are. That was the first thing that grabbed me. My Gosh! Look at that sky, so blue, and the grass so green! Susan’s blue eyes are even more beautiful than I’ve always thought they were. Blue with little flecks of gold in them. Good luck and be well, Larry
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Has anybody in the group had LASIK surgery (laser vision correction)?
Oh my, I didn’t check with folks here before I had LASIX last October to remove the cataracts in each eye and correct the astigmatism in them as well. End results? I have to wear reading glasses. I don’t have to wear them when I’m using the computer as I’ve set the font to Times New Roman, 12 point, and the monitor overall at 1280 X 1024 resolution. The astigmatism correction has gone from 20/800 left eye (legally blind) and 20/200 in the right eye. Both corrected by the LASIK surgery down to 20/40. I can now drive without wearing corrective lenses. Was never able to do that before as I’ve had the astigmatism, and glasses, since 4th grade. Feels great to be able to wear regular sunglasses that I can buy in any drugstore. I’ve had no problems since then with either eye. None, Zip, Zilch, Nada, Zero. FWIW I had RA/PA/OA, Type II Diabetes, plus some other medical problems. Both my PCM and the Ophthalmologist said the cataracts were most likely caused by the Diabetes. I took Plaquinil about 11 years ago but as it did nothing for my RA my RD had me drop it and we went to oral gold. That worked as a decent DMARD from May 1992 until Sept. 1997, when it just quit working. Since then we’ve tried everything and I have great hopes for the Kineret, which I get to go back to the first of next month. If you trust your Ophthalmologist I’d go with the surgery as long as you can afford it. Probably the best result from mine is that I now see colors as they really are. That was the first thing that grabbed me. My Gosh! Look at that sky, so blue, and the grass so green! Susan’s blue eyes are even more beautiful than I’ve always thought they were. Blue with little flecks of gold in them. Good luck and be well, Larry
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Cool!! Something to look forward too, lol! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Phyllis, My eye doctor said don’t do it (even though I was not thinking of it anyhow) but he did give me one positive message – I think. He said with all the prednisone over all the years I will almost be sure to get cataracts earlier than anyone else. The surgery would correct my eyes and would automatically be covered by medical. Cool eh? A benefit. A positive side effect???? Kelly Thanks for the all the feeback. I don’t think I will risk LASIK after all. I would if I didn’t have RA. Except for my RA, I learned I woould be a perfect candidate. My research has just not been very positive in regards to LASIK and auto immune diseases. I’ll just be thankful for what I do have. I’ve been very fortunate in that although I’m on the most advanced drugs, I don’t have too much damage for having battled this disease for 15 years. I’ve been on Prednisone for over 12 years and luckily have never had eye problems or any adverse side effects. The same with Plaquenil. I was able to get off Plaquenil 3 years ago after Enbrel. Unlike a lot of other folks, I’ve been mostly fortunate and have responded pretty well to most all the meds. I just don’t think I should push my luck. Thanks to one and all for your comments, Phyllis Texas Really good point about the cataracts. I developed one in my left eye after 9 months on Pred. The cataract surgery was a breeze. Never touched the stuff again. Lyn jmo, but I’d be hesitant. If you’re on Prednisone there’s a good chance you’ll develope cataracts. I’m only on 5 mg daily but I started developing cataracts after just a 3 or 4 years. Barbara Joy Did you have any problems? Was your Dr. skeptical? I just had a consult. The guy did not feel I was a candidate, because I’m on Enbrel, 5mg. Prednisone and Oruvail (nsaid). This told him although I’m controlled thru drugs I have severe case of RA. I was going to cancel a second consult I had scheduled, but this second Dr.’s nurse told me he HAS done people with RA w/o problems. So far I’m leaning against it. I haven’t really had any positive feedback. wrote in alt.support.arthritis: OTOH, my son and his wife had it a few years ago and apparently have had no problems (it was made possible through their employer). I had it several years ago and my MS did not affect whether I would have it or not. — Joan Beware Tommy the Troll who is now asking for handouts on the internet. —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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Phyllis, My eye doctor said don’t do it (even though I was not thinking of it anyhow) but he did give me one positive message – I think. He said with all the prednisone over all the years I will almost be sure to get cataracts earlier than anyone else. The surgery would correct my eyes and would automatically be covered by medical. Cool eh? A benefit. A positive side effect???? Kelly
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thanks for the all the feeback. I don’t think I will risk LASIK after all. I would if I didn’t have RA. Except for my RA, I learned I woould be a perfect candidate. My research has just not been very positive in regards to LASIK and auto immune diseases. I’ll just be thankful for what I do have. I’ve been very fortunate in that although I’m on the most advanced drugs, I don’t have too much damage for having battled this disease for 15 years. I’ve been on Prednisone for over 12 years and luckily have never had eye problems or any adverse side effects. The same with Plaquenil. I was able to get off Plaquenil 3 years ago after Enbrel. Unlike a lot of other folks, I’ve been mostly fortunate and have responded pretty well to most all the meds. I just don’t think I should push my luck. Thanks to one and all for your comments, Phyllis Texas Really good point about the cataracts. I developed one in my left eye after 9 months on Pred. The cataract surgery was a breeze. Never touched the stuff again. Lyn jmo, but I’d be hesitant. If you’re on Prednisone there’s a good chance you’ll develope cataracts. I’m only on 5 mg daily but I started developing cataracts after just a 3 or 4 years. Barbara Joy Did you have any problems? Was your Dr. skeptical? I just had a consult. The guy did not feel I was a candidate, because I’m on Enbrel, 5mg. Prednisone and Oruvail (nsaid). This told him although I’m controlled thru drugs I have severe case of RA. I was going to cancel a second consult I had scheduled, but this second Dr.’s nurse told me he HAS done people with RA w/o problems. So far I’m leaning against it. I haven’t really had any positive feedback.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – wrote in alt.support.arthritis: OTOH, my son and his wife had it a few years ago and apparently have had no problems (it was made possible through their employer). I had it several years ago and my MS did not affect whether I would have it or not. — Joan Beware Tommy the Troll who is now asking for handouts on the internet. —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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jmo, but I’d be hesitant. If you’re on Prednisone there’s a good chance you’ll develope cataracts. I’m only on 5 mg daily but I started developing cataracts after just a 3 or 4 years. Barbara Joy
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Did you have any problems? Was your Dr. skeptical? I just had a consult. The guy did not feel I was a candidate, because I’m on Enbrel, 5mg. Prednisone and Oruvail (nsaid). This told him although I’m controlled thru drugs I have severe case of RA. I was going to cancel a second consult I had scheduled, but this second Dr.’s nurse told me he HAS done people with RA w/o problems. So far I’m leaning against it. I haven’t really had any positive feedback. wrote in alt.support.arthritis: OTOH, my son and his wife had it a few years ago and apparently have had no problems (it was made possible through their employer). I had it several years ago and my MS did not affect whether I would have it or not. — Joan Beware Tommy the Troll who is now asking for handouts on the internet.
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Phyllis, After consultation with the doctor that says he will do the surgery on people with RA, you may want to ask him to give you some peoples names that you could talk to that have had it done with RA. Also ask him just how many surgeries he has done on people with RA. If he won’t give out that information, ask him if he could have those people call you, if he still won’t do that, then I would be very hesitant to go through with it! Good luck with what ever you decide!!!
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Really good point about the cataracts. I developed one in my left eye after 9 months on Pred. The cataract surgery was a breeze. Never touched the stuff again. Lyn – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – jmo, but I’d be hesitant. If you’re on Prednisone there’s a good chance you’ll develope cataracts. I’m only on 5 mg daily but I started developing cataracts after just a 3 or 4 years. Barbara Joy Did you have any problems? Was your Dr. skeptical? I just had a consult. The guy did not feel I was a candidate, because I’m on Enbrel, 5mg. Prednisone and Oruvail (nsaid). This told him although I’m controlled thru drugs I have severe case of RA. I was going to cancel a second consult I had scheduled, but this second Dr.’s nurse told me he HAS done people with RA w/o problems. So far I’m leaning against it. I haven’t really had any positive feedback. wrote in alt.support.arthritis: OTOH, my son and his wife had it a few years ago and apparently have had no problems (it was made possible through their employer). I had it several years ago and my MS did not affect whether I would have it or not. — Joan Beware Tommy the Troll who is now asking for handouts on the internet. —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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Thanks for the all the feeback. I don’t think I will risk LASIK after all. I would if I didn’t have RA. Except for my RA, I learned I woould be a perfect candidate. My research has just not been very positive in regards to LASIK and auto immune diseases. I’ll just be thankful for what I do have. I’ve been very fortunate in that although I’m on the most advanced drugs, I don’t have too much damage for having battled this disease for 15 years. I’ve been on Prednisone for over 12 years and luckily have never had eye problems or any adverse side effects. The same with Plaquenil. I was able to get off Plaquenil 3 years ago after Enbrel. Unlike a lot of other folks, I’ve been mostly fortunate and have responded pretty well to most all the meds. I just don’t think I should push my luck. Thanks to one and all for your comments, Phyllis Texas – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Really good point about the cataracts. I developed one in my left eye after 9 months on Pred. The cataract surgery was a breeze. Never touched the stuff again. Lyn jmo, but I’d be hesitant. If you’re on Prednisone there’s a good chance you’ll develope cataracts. I’m only on 5 mg daily but I started developing cataracts after just a 3 or 4 years. Barbara Joy Did you have any problems? Was your Dr. skeptical? I just had a consult. The guy did not feel I was a candidate, because I’m on Enbrel, 5mg. Prednisone and Oruvail (nsaid). This told him although I’m controlled thru drugs I have severe case of RA. I was going to cancel a second consult I had scheduled, but this second Dr.’s nurse told me he HAS done people with RA w/o problems. So far I’m leaning against it. I haven’t really had any positive feedback. wrote in alt.support.arthritis: OTOH, my son and his wife had it a few years ago and apparently have had no problems (it was made possible through their employer). I had it several years ago and my MS did not affect whether I would have it or not. — Joan Beware Tommy the Troll who is now asking for handouts on the internet. —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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It seems to me I heard somewhere that Phyllis wrote in article Has anybody in the group had LASIK surgery (laser vision correction)? My opthamolgist told me several years ago I automatically would not qualify as a candidate, because I had an autoimmune disease. I called another Dr. in my area today to see if that was the case with him and the nurse said RA was not considered something that would disqualify me; however if I was on Plaquenil, he would not want to do it. I called a third Dr. and his nurse said he’s done several people with RA, but questioned if I had MS. When I told her I don’t have MS she told me to come in for a consulatation to see if I’d be a good candidate that RA would not be a problem. I was curious to know if other people with RA has had this procedure done. I’m still researching and have not made up my mind.
My optometrist strongly warns against it. She has two main reasons; first, many doctors get kickbacks from the laser people for sending them business and, second, nobody knows what the long term results will be and eye problems are apt to be irreversible. One of the top pro golfers (can’t remember which one just now) had laser surgery not too long ago and has had four surgeries trying to correct the problems that followed, according to the commentators during a recent tournament. OTOH, my son and his wife had it a few years ago and apparently have had no problems (it was made possible through their employer). — Don
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alt.support.arthritis: OTOH, my son and his wife had it a few years ago and apparently have had no problems (it was made possible through their employer).
I had it several years ago and my MS did not affect whether I would have it or not. — Joan Beware Tommy the Troll who is now asking for handouts on the internet.
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Did you have any problems? Was your Dr. skeptical? I just had a consult. The guy did not feel I was a candidate, because I’m on Enbrel, 5mg. Prednisone and Oruvail (nsaid). This told him although I’m controlled thru drugs I have severe case of RA. I was going to cancel a second consult I had scheduled, but this second Dr.’s nurse told me he HAS done people with RA w/o problems. So far I’m leaning against it. I haven’t really had any positive feedback. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – alt.support.arthritis: OTOH, my son and his wife had it a few years ago and apparently have had no problems (it was made possible through their employer). I had it several years ago and my MS did not affect whether I would have it or not. — Joan Beware Tommy the Troll who is now asking for handouts on the internet.
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Yep, they told me I couldn’t go with the little bitty cute frames too. I stuck with same frames I had been wearing, not too big, not too small. She asked if I wanted a larger bi-focal area and since these were the first progressive pair I said lets go small. I figured I would only need it for really small print, big mistake. I can’t read a newspaper, magazine or book with these glasses. Now, I take my glasses off and read absolutely everything about 2 inches from my eyes. Even before progressives I could read! I see fine for everything else thru these progressives. On a side note, I have looked for my old lenses I had before and can’t find them anywhere. I can’t imagine I threw them away, but they’re no where to be found. I just may have to break down and get another pair after another examination… 
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Well your eyes do change. My changed three times one year. ugh The other thing that is VERY important is to get someone to spend a long time working to get exactly the right spot for you to see through your glasses. I went from bifocals that I could never wear to these progressives but the lady that fit me took a long time. They are perfect. When I get them filled now, I tell them to put them exactly in the same place. I have since been told that the reading portion is a bit high and was I sure. Yep, I am sure. 
So it may take some time. Also, if you have bought those cute little frames, they don’t have room for progressives well. There is just not enough room. My sunglasses are smaller than the everyday pair. [Was going to give you a link to AI with me in my glasses but haven't been able to connect to them all day??] I had trifocal progressives in the sunglasses but had them removed when I had the lenses change the last time. Now they are bifocals with distance and reading — not good for going downstairs for me. lol But they were just too small for more. I think I know way too much about glasses considering I fought wearing them for years and don’t work in the optical industry. BTW, I wear glasses by Silhouette which are light weight plastic without those pokey little eye bridge things that just kill me. Turns out that the bridge of my nose is tiny and the has been the only frame I have every felt like it was part of me instead of this awful heavy foreign object that made me feel like I needed to chuck it across the room. You need to see an ophthalmologist instead of an optometrist unless the latter isn’t selling his own glasses. That way you can be sure that if the lens strength changes, the guy doesn’t have an ulterior motive. Duckie I just can’t read with them. I can’t figure if they’re not sitting on my face correctly and I can’t clearly see thru the bifocal section or simply the wrong prescripton. All I know is when I have to read really small print, the glasses come off or I grab my magnifying glass. I never had to do this before progressive. Before shelling our $250 for new lenses I thought I’d look into Lasek. I’ve gone in for an eye examination before and was told the prescription I had been wearing for years were wrong. Needless to say, never returned to the Dr. who had prescribed that particular prescription. I’m wondering now if it’s a common thing… Phyllis Texas
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I just can’t read with them. I can’t figure if they’re not sitting on my face correctly and I can’t clearly see thru the bifocal section or simply the wrong prescripton. All I know is when I have to read really small print, the glasses come off or I grab my magnifying glass. I never had to do this before progressive. Before shelling our $250 for new lenses I thought I’d look into Lasek. I’ve gone in for an eye examination before and was told the prescription I had been wearing for years were wrong. Needless to say, never returned to the Dr. who had prescribed that particular prescription. I’m wondering now if it’s a common thing… Phyllis Texas – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If you are in progressives, why don’t you have a reading lens at the bottom of them. I have far, middle and reading distances in my progressives. [Tri-focals with no lines] Duckie I wonder too if that would be the case with RA. The surgery triggering a flare. I’m normally pretty controlled w/Enbrel. I told the eye doctors off that I already have dry eyes and have punctum plugs which work pretty well for me. Would this cause a problem? The nurse said, that doesn’t make a different, because a lot of patients have to get the plugs afterwards. Supposedly dry eyes is something that happens after surgery and it takes up to 3 to 6 months for that to subside. I’d have to use drops everyday for awhile. As I said, I’m still in the researach phase. I wear progressive glasses now and have to take them off to read anything and my eye sight is already very bad. I’m thinking even if I do this surgery and still wear a light prescription or reading glasses, it would be so much better than it is now. Thanks for the feedback, Phyllis Texas
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Well your eyes do change. My changed three times one year. ugh The other thing that is VERY important is to get someone to spend a long time working to get exactly the right spot for you to see through your glasses. I went from bifocals that I could never wear to these progressives but the lady that fit me took a long time. They are perfect. When I get them filled now, I tell them to put them exactly in the same place. I have since been told that the reading portion is a bit high and was I sure. Yep, I am sure. So it may take some time. Also, if you have bought those cute little frames, they don’t have room for progressives well. There is just not enough room. My sunglasses are smaller than the everyday pair. [Was going to give you a link to AI with me in my glasses but haven't been able to connect to them all day??] I had trifocal progressives in the sunglasses but had them removed when I had the lenses change the last time. Now they are bifocals with distance and reading — not good for going downstairs for me. lol But they were just too small for more. I think I know way too much about glasses considering I fought wearing them for years and don’t work in the optical industry. BTW, I wear glasses by Silhouette which are light weight plastic without those pokey little eye bridge things that just kill me. Turns out that the bridge of my nose is tiny and the has been the only frame I have every felt like it was part of me instead of this awful heavy foreign object that made me feel like I needed to chuck it across the room. You need to see an ophthalmologist instead of an optometrist unless the latter isn’t selling his own glasses. That way you can be sure that if the lens strength changes, the guy doesn’t have an ulterior motive. Duckie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I just can’t read with them. I can’t figure if they’re not sitting on my face correctly and I can’t clearly see thru the bifocal section or simply the wrong prescripton. All I know is when I have to read really small print, the glasses come off or I grab my magnifying glass. I never had to do this before progressive. Before shelling our $250 for new lenses I thought I’d look into Lasek. I’ve gone in for an eye examination before and was told the prescription I had been wearing for years were wrong. Needless to say, never returned to the Dr. who had prescribed that particular prescription. I’m wondering now if it’s a common thing… Phyllis Texas
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If you are in progressives, why don’t you have a reading lens at the bottom of them. I have far, middle and reading distances in my progressives. [Tri-focals with no lines] Duckie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I wonder too if that would be the case with RA. The surgery triggering a flare. I’m normally pretty controlled w/Enbrel. I told the eye doctors off that I already have dry eyes and have punctum plugs which work pretty well for me. Would this cause a problem? The nurse said, that doesn’t make a different, because a lot of patients have to get the plugs afterwards. Supposedly dry eyes is something that happens after surgery and it takes up to 3 to 6 months for that to subside. I’d have to use drops everyday for awhile. As I said, I’m still in the researach phase. I wear progressive glasses now and have to take them off to read anything and my eye sight is already very bad. I’m thinking even if I do this surgery and still wear a light prescription or reading glasses, it would be so much better than it is now. Thanks for the feedback, Phyllis Texas
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MS and surgery don’t mix….any surgery can cause a flare up of the MS and the optic nerve its a prime target without surgery on the eye. Also, when the optic nerve is affected, it distorts your perception of what you are seeing. That’s not something correctable. — Cyberhugs, DianeW It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. –Antoine de Saint Exup
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