| Glenn - USAEyes.org 2005-11-20, 12:59 pm |
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WELCOME TO THE ALT.LASIK-EYES NEWSGROUP
The primary purpose of this newsgroup is to discuss issues related to
Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), however all refractive surgery
techniques such as Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), Laser Assisted
sub-Epithelium Keratomileusis (LASEK), Conductive Keratoplasty (CK),
Phakic Intraocular Lenses (P-IOL), Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), and
others are commonly discussed.
Readers are advised that opinions expressed here may come from eye
care professionals (optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians,
ophthalmic researchers) as well as the general public. Alt.lasik-eyes
is an unmoderated newsgroup. Any person may say what he or she
desires without significant probability of consequence, however
courtesy is encouraged.
From time to time any newsgroup will experience posters who espouse
viewpoints that are misleading, hoaxes, mythology, disproved
theories, and/or outright lies. Some individuals will use multiple
Internet identities in an attempt to create the appearance of a
consensus of opinion. If someone is desperately trying to convince you
of something, if multiple unverifiable identities post nearly
identical unverified information, or if a poster uses demeaning or
abusive language, you might be correct in assuming that person(s) has
an agenda that has little or no relation to your individual
circumstances, and that person's views are not consistent with current
science. If it sounds too good (or too bad) to be true, it probably
is.
Please refrain from replying to posters in an effort to denounce,
ridicule, embarrass or otherwise engage in non-productive discussion.
That's called "feeding the trolls" and is usually without positive
value. If you are bothered by the tone or content of a thread, don't
read it or learn how to eliminate all postings by the author. This is
called kill-filing or filtering. For more information on how to set
up filters, please see the documentation for your newsgroup reader or
go to:
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killfile/killfilefaq.htm
There are many Internet sources for information regarding refractive
surgery. Some sources have a wildly different points of view with
varying degrees of accuracy and objectivity. When gathering
information, be aware of the source and use good judgment.
Participants who provide their true identities offer the opportunity
to research their background in consideration of the validity of their
views. In all situations, do not make vital healthcare decisions
without being personally examined by a knowledgeable practitioner.
Thank you for participating. Special thanks to "The Real Bev" for her
inspiration.
Glenn Hagele
Executive Director
USAEyes.org
"Consider and Choose With Confidence"
Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org
http://www.USAEyes.org
http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org
I am not a doctor.
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