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mitch96

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4. "keratoconus - cone shaped cornea."... I have that too, but not as severe as you... Had Radial keratotomy years ago

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:37 PM

Apr 2

I was in a study group for evaluating the surgery. Now they do Lasik The RK worked out great, no glasses for about 10-15 years and then the old astigmatism and presbyopia kicked in.
Long story short after 40+ years my corneas are a bit messed up. The only thing that lets me see is special contact lenses. My vision changes over the course of the day so my glasses let me see reasonably sharp. Only for half of the day though. The rest of the day it's fuzzy.. If I could do it over and knew what I know now, I would not have done the surgery.. Ahhh vanity...
Get the best Doc you can find that has good credentials and Good luck to you...

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I had a cornea transplant years ago in my right eye. It's a long PAINFUL story [View all] TomSlick Apr 2 OP

Tom please listen to me. Irish_Dem Apr 2 #1

Not to worry. I have every intention of going to Houston. TomSlick Apr 2 #2

You are lucky there is someone who can do the surgery and do it well. Irish_Dem Apr 2 #3

"keratoconus - cone shaped cornea."... I have that too, but not as severe as you... Had Radial keratotomy years ago mitch96 Apr 2 #4

My doc in Little Rock is supposed to be the best. TomSlick Apr 2 #5

New procedure means better Figarosmom Apr 3 #6

That's what my doc assures me. TomSlick Apr 3 #7