| John Yasar 2005-05-19, 8:56 am |
| Dr. Leukoma wrote:
>I have no handle on how many patients have been treated world-wide.
>The price ranges vary from $900 up to $1500. The visual side-effects
>are similar to LASIK, but the effects tend to be fully reversible.
>It's like LASIK. As a doctor, you either jump in with both feet and
>market the heck out of it, or you don't do it.
>
>DrG
>
My last question if you don't mind, are you using it on your patients?
Due to my interest I have immediately checked if it is being used by the
military since it sounds a very painless easy therapy and brings vision
back to normal for a few days, however never heard this in the military,
since I found out that the regulation says;
AR 40–501 • 30 September 2002
2-12 (2) c. Cornea: Laser surgery or appliance utilized to reconfigure
the cornea is also disqualifying. Full- or part-time use of contact
lenses, including a history of orthokeratologic procedures to correct
refractive error. Selected aircrew may be authorized to use contact
lenses during flying duties with a waiver.
Now I know why I never heard of it in the military, thanks for your time
this evening.
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PV2 Yasar, M
U.S. ARMY
AH-64D "Armt Dawg"
A Co/602d ASB/2ID/EUSA - South Korea
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