Can glucoma patient still have LASIK treatment ?
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Some surgeons will, but the more respectable ones won't.  The reason is because it is very hard to monitor your glaucoma after LASIK because the intraocular pressure readings will not be accurate, so it will be difficult to determine how well your glaucoma drops are working.
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A person with diabetes mellitus has episodes of high blood sugar (glucose) more often than a person without diabetes does. Glucose can react with proteins in the body to form a covalent (permanent) complex. As the glucose concentration gets higher, the reaction between glucose and proteins occurs more frequently. For this reason, a person with high blood glucose concentrations generates more glycosylated proteins than is normal.\n\nProteins with glucose attached to them are abnormal and tend to lose their three-dimensional shape and their "flexibility." Over the course of many years, blood vessels throughout the body accumulate proteins with excess glucose attached, and this causes the blood vessel wall to become thickened and lose its normal elasticity. Eventually, the weakened blood vessel wall yields to normal blood pressure and bulges out. Later, the weakened blood vessel wall will leak. The process is worsened if blood pressure is elevated. Hence, people with diabetes mellitus are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, as well for blindness and kidney disease. The occurrence of these complications is greater in people with more severely elevated blood glucose concentrations. Treatment of diabetes mellitus involves trying to maintain blood glucose concentrations near normal values.\n\nIn the retina, which is located in the back of the eye, any small amounts of blood that leak from the damaged blood vessels can cause a reduction in vision. It's like pouring catsup over the front of your television screen. This can be treated in some patients either by laser surgery to reduce the number of weakened blood vessels or by removing the bloody fluid in front of the retina. By the way, the same type of blood vessel damage is occurring in other organs, including the heart, kidneys, and brain, but we cannot see it as soon as we can see it in the eye.
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Lasik and Laser eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.\n\nForerunners Healthcare is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.\nThey arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com\nHope this helps.
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This is absolutely not real.  This is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, therefore it's a scam.  There is absolutely no way Lasik is able to be done on a generic basis, as there are many different procedures involved in the surgery.  For example, an astigmatism causes the development of an irregularly shaped cornea.  How would the Lasik Buddy (or whatever it's called) auto-correct the incision site?  There is also glaucoma, cataracts, etc...  which must be taken into account.  \nI'm actually fairly certain this little system is in direct violation of the FDA Laws.  If you attempt to use this, you are taking a huge risk with your eyesight.\n\nEssentially, this wacko wants you to take a sedative and then stick a laser in your eyes?   Yikes!  \n\nNeuroProf adds, "Diazepan (aka Valium), the drug issued with the kit, is a Class 3 Controlled Substance and therefore must be prescribed by a physician.  It is illegal \nto distribute generically."\n\nPeople who are on Valium can't operate an automobile, much less perform surgery(!?) on themselves.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasik
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Most laser refractive surgery is recommended with people of 6.00 or less.  So, this makes you on the edge.  Lasik and other refractive surgeries or PRK or corneal rings are very safe. The best thing you can do if you are thinking about laser surgery is to really research the doctors in your area.  Stay away from the people who claim it's so easy they can do it over your lunch break.  There are some risks as with any surgery. Most practices have someone in charge of marketing and would be happy to either set you up with a free consultation with their corneal specialist or send you more information than you could ever dream of.\n\nAs far as cost, my practice charges just under $1,300 per eye. Pain is minimal and I have mostly heard it described as annoying achiness.  There will be eye drops for a while afterwards, make sure you are okay with that.\n\nAlso keep in mind that not everyone is a good candidate for surgery.  There are several tests required in determining whether you can have surgery. You have to have enough eye tissue, no dryness, etc.
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Many people are getting LASIK as an alternative to glasses or contact lenses. Dry eye and allergies do not automatically mean LASIK cannot be done. It depends on the degree of the dry eye and the nature of the allergies. If you get allergies only during a specific season (for example, only in the spring), the doctor may suggest that you not have LASIK during that part of the year. \n\nAlso, both dry eye and allergies may potentially cause challenges after surgery. The most common complication after LASIK is dry eye. Dry eye present before LASIK may be made worse after LASIK. This may improve with time, or may be permanent. Common treatments include administering artificial tears and plugging the tear ducts to prevent drainage of the tears. \n\nI have allergies, and often rub my eyes, sometimes without giving it a second thought. It is important not to rub the eye after LASIK, as this may dislodge the flap. Also, antihistamines taken to relieve the symptoms of allergies can make dry eye worse.\n\nDry eye may be related to the allergies, as well. Tears function to wash away debris and potential irritants. With dry eye, the tears are not plentiful enough to moisturize the eye and clear away debris and irritants.\n\nA doctor would best be able to tell you whether you are a good candidate for LASIK. If you speak with a doctor, be sure to mention dry eye and allergies during the evaluation process. Getting a few evaluations is a good idea.\n\nHope this is helpful. Good luck!
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I had lasik done last year, at 42, for moderate to severe (20/675) myopia.  I'm a hair away from 20/20 now, and am very pleased.\nIf you see an experienced surgeon and are screened for risk factors for the surgery, there should be very little risk of a bad result.  Of all the people I know, only one has had a problem afterwards, and that was chronically dry eyes.  However, she had it done 6 years ago with a blade, not laser, and was told she was borderline (too flat an angle) for the surgery anyway.  \nThe lazy eye can be done if the laziness is not too severe.  You'd have to be examined by the doctor to know for sure. \nI don't know where you are, but I had my eyes done in Canada.  They are 5 years ahead of the USA as far as lasik experience, and it cost half of what it would have cost here.
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Insulin resistance/diabetes can cause vision loss.  Permanent if not treated, temporary if you control your blood glucose levels.  Vision can be blurry, or absent.
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Go for it!  But let me tell you EXACTLY how the procedure will go down.  My husband had the surgery in 2000, and I sat in the waiting room and was able to watch the entire surgery on television live.  They take these clamps and pull his eye open, after he is giving a strong numbing agent in the eye.  Well, he cant feel the clamps. Then, the doctor cuts open his cornea just to the point that it hangs over.  He takes the exposed area and zaps the eyes with a laser. It took just a minute, and then he flips the cornea back into place, and taped my husband's eyes closed. Next, he did the other eye.  Well, he finished in less than five minutes. My husbands eyes were taped shut and these honeycomb looking things were placed over both eyes, along with those big huge glasses you see the elderly people wearing. And voila! That was it. He was given a sedative which helped him sleep when we got home.  He had to wear those honeycomb looking things overnight, but it didn't bother him because he was knocked out from the sedative. He also had plenty of eyedrops. Well, a week later he had a follow up appt. and his vision was incredible!!!!  I hope you decide to do it. And over the years, LASIK has become more and more affordable.  Here's to a speedy recovery.
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I know that in the Navy you can, however, it is HIGHLY recommended that you wait until you are AT LEAST 23, and more like 25 to get PRK because your vision can still change. Mine did until I was 24, and I'm now 29. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T GET LASIK, because the Navy won't waiver it. Also, the Navy will only waiver PRK at certain times, and other times it won't. From what I understand, pilot procedures between the Navy and Air Force are almost identical.
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I work for a LASIK and cataract surgeon so I feel I can give you some advise.  \n\nThe majority of complications associated with LASIK surgery involve the process of making the flap on the cornea.  In LASIK there are two main methods for making the flap.  One is with a devise called a microkeratome, which is basically a blade that is used to cut a flap in the cornea. The other devise is a femtosecond laser called Intralase that is used to make a flap.\n\nIt is proven that the Intralase system greatly reduses the accuracy of making the flap and the chances of any significant complications with the surgery.\n\nSo the main thing that I would recommend is going with a doctor that uses Intralase rather then a microkeratome.  You should be able to find a doctor doing this in most major metropolitan areas.\n\nAnd also don't settle for the bargain basement LASIK centers.  In life, you get what you pay for.  And do you really want to buy a surgery that's on sale?\n\nWell good luck on your decision.  LASIK is definately not for everyone, but it is amazing for those that qualify for it!
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I believe that it is possible.  However, you can't have any laser eye surgery.  If you have Lasik which is popular now they will not let you.  You must get PKG, sometimes called bladeless lasik.  The military actually pays for this surgery and performs it at Bethesda on the East Coast, somewhere else on the west.  The difference is that in lasik the cornea is cut and then reattached after the lasering.  Because of the pressures on the eye during flying this can actually open back up.  In PKG they rub the cornea off before lasering.  They then allow the cornea to heal itself underneath a contact lens.  This method is actually safer and has less side effects.  The reason that Lasik is so much more popular is that the healing time is only a matter of hours, whereas it is about a week for PKG.  I suggest doing a lot of research and do not talk to a recruiter, they won't know what they are talking about.  Talk to an admissions officer for the Air Force Aceademy, they will have a better idea.
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Dental implant and Laser eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.\n\nForerunners Healthcare is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.\nThey arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com\nHope this helps.
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Lots of people get eye laser surgery. But honestly, when I ask my surgeon and physician friends, all refuse to get the surgery. They state that the long term risk is unknown and the chance of complication later on is high enough that they would prefer to wear glasses. Literally of the many people I know that have gotten the surgery, NOT ONE person who is medically knowledgeable has decided it is a good decision..
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no man this doc is not right.i ve been gymmin since 3 yrs n i m myopic since 7 or 8 yrs.but nothin happened to my retina due to weight trainin.so go ahead gymmin up is very good.
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If you wear contact lenses, you should stop using it at least one week before the intended surgery. The reason is that contact lenses make the shape of your eyes change and thus it will not make the laser beam get to the right point.\nI myself used to wear glasses so that was not a problem for me.\n\nHowever, I would strongly recommend you and your friend to read this website carefully before making a decision. You have only one pair of eyes, and therefore should not risk your most precious things. I have had lasik surgery myself, and if I were given a choice , I would never have it again. Please do not believe in those who can benefit from your surgery. What they aim at is money, and not your health. I think there is a new technique that helps shape your eyes and thus reduces your myopia without involving any operations at all.\n\nUseful website:\n\nhttp://www.lasikdisaster.com/