Lasik Eyes Surgery - WELCOME TO THE ALT.LASIK-EYES NEWSGROUP (4)

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WELCOME TO THE ALT.LASIK-EYES NEWSGROUP (4)

Glenn - USAEyes.org

2005-05-22, 10:52 pm

Please do not post comments or discussion under this subject thread.
This notice is posted weekly (mostly!).

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
certain viewpoints that are misleading, hoaxes, mythology, disproved
theories, and/or outright lies. If someone is desperately trying to
convince you of something or uses demeaning or abusive language, you
might be correct in assuming that person 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

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.

There are many Internet sources for information regarding refractive
surgery. Some websites devoted to the subject with regular
participants in this newsgroup are: (in order oldest to newest)

http://www.USAEyes.org
Nonprofit organization, Glenn Hagele, founder.

http://www.LasikDisaster.com
Operated by LASIK patient Sandy Keller.

http://www.LasikFraud.com
Operated by LASIK patient Brent Hanson

http://www.LaserMyEye.org
Nonprofit organization, Rebecca Petris, founder.

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.

gospa68@aol.com

2005-05-29, 10:54 pm

WARNING...what Mr. Hegele should have been said is:

Readers are advised that opinions expressed here may come people who
are financially vested in a particular procedure. These can include but
are not limited to: eye care professionals (optometrists,
ophthalmologists, opticians, ophthalmic researchers); providers (lasik
centers, refractive surgery centers); equipment suppliers and
manufacturers; quasi-industry funded certification organizations; sham
consumer organizations; and paid bloggers working on behalf of vested
interests.

Opinions expressed are also posted by patients injured by refractive
procedures, professionals and doctors who have no axe to grind, and the
general public.

While there is some valuable information posted here, there is also
misinformation. Do not take anything at face value. Watch the posts
over time and you will be able to discern fact from fiction.

WK
I have no vested interest in refractive surgery. I earn my living from
other aspects of Ophthalmology.

Ragnar

2005-05-30, 5:57 pm

On 29 May 2005 16:42:34 -0700, gospa68@aol.com wrote:

>WARNING...what Mr. Hegele should have been said is:
>
>Readers are advised that opinions expressed here may come people who
>are financially vested in a particular procedure. These can include but
>are not limited to: eye care professionals (optometrists,
>ophthalmologists, opticians, ophthalmic researchers); providers (lasik
>centers, refractive surgery centers); equipment suppliers and
>manufacturers; quasi-industry funded certification organizations; sham
>consumer organizations; and paid bloggers working on behalf of vested
>interests.
>
>Opinions expressed are also posted by patients injured by refractive
>procedures, professionals and doctors who have no axe to grind, and the
>general public.
>
> While there is some valuable information posted here, there is also
>misinformation. Do not take anything at face value. Watch the posts
>over time and you will be able to discern fact from fiction.
>
>WK
>I have no vested interest in refractive surgery. I earn my living from
>other aspects of Ophthalmology.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

There's a frightening thought.

CatmanX

2005-05-30, 5:57 pm

Remember, those others are not welcome here.

dr grant

serebel

2005-05-30, 10:55 pm

CatmanX wrote:
> Remember, those others are not welcome here.
>

Not true, those "others" are free and welcome to post any time they
want. Unlike the loonie BBs (SE,LME,Drmyeye), they will be called on
their hysterical rants.

SErebel

Laser Hemmorroid Surgeon

2005-05-31, 8:54 am

Another Scam Artist Speaks...
<gospa68@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1117410154.061013.145350@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> WARNING...what Mr. Hegele should have been said is:
>
> Readers are advised that opinions expressed here may come people who
> are financially vested in a particular procedure. These can include but
> are not limited to: eye care professionals (optometrists,
> ophthalmologists, opticians, ophthalmic researchers); providers (lasik
> centers, refractive surgery centers); equipment suppliers and
> manufacturers; quasi-industry funded certification organizations; sham
> consumer organizations; and paid bloggers working on behalf of vested
> interests.
>
> Opinions expressed are also posted by patients injured by refractive
> procedures, professionals and doctors who have no axe to grind, and the
> general public.
>
> While there is some valuable information posted here, there is also
> misinformation. Do not take anything at face value. Watch the posts
> over time and you will be able to discern fact from fiction.
>
> WK
> I have no vested interest in refractive surgery. I earn my living from
> other aspects of Ophthalmology.
>

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