| Ragnar 2005-09-24, 2:40 pm |
| Before LASIK is done, there is a minimum 3 week period of not wearing
contact lenses. This is generally enough time for the eyes to recover
from the intolerance issues.
On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 16:09:23 GMT, Glenn - USAEyes.org
<glenn.hageleSTOPSPAM@USAEyes.org> wrote:
>I don't know the correct numbers, but anecdotal information would
>indicate that probably 95% who have become contact lens intolerant,
>and are otherwise eligible, could have LASIK after the underlying
>cause of the intolerance is resolved.
>
>Cost most certainly is a limiting factor, but I don't think it is the
>only factor. Some people are simply not going to have elective surgery
>on their eyes no matter what the cost - or lack thereof. There are
>always those who will not accept the risk, no matter how small that
>risk may become.
>
>As for Hanson, I long ago gave up the expectation of logic and reason
>from him.
>
>Glenn Hagele
>Executive Director
>USAEyes.org
>
>"Consider and Choose With Confidence"
>
>Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org
>
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>
>I am not a doctor.
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