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Just heard a lsk ad for free lsk "exam" for treatmnt w exp drig chance for >20.20 BEWARE

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Post all lsr lsk/prk:Art tears; pres free-IMO 1optive;2blink;3systane/thertrs <= ev 1/2 hour if doc allows; use aftr othr drops

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Day after all lsr lsk: most pts pass drivers test' drive day but nte takes a few more days

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TLS-inc rare lte sensitive aftr lsr flp lasik; lasts 2-6 wks;lo enrgy 4th gen lsr flp=<<risk

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Sbk IL=most benefits prk combined with lasik; is a lsk proc

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SBK IL=thin lsr flp(+eg custom/wave opt lsr) IMO <<dryness <<risk weak cornea(xtasia)

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Surface ablation=PRK;@1wk+ va recovery;+++ useful comp cases hi optical aberration

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Mono test; 2eyes open while we inc mono in dom eye-that way we assess ur mono tolerance & can give it a # to c if its right for you

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Lasik safety: 1 impr dx analysis now; 2 laser flaps>> blade?!; 3 custom / wave optimized >> standard?!

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Tho rare any fam hx of prev eye surg for corneal transplants critical to rule out rare genetic corneal weakness called keratoconus.

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The key to presbyopia (reading) correction is maintaining contrast and night quality of vision at same time. Depends on which technology etc. More later

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Accufocus is a corneal inlay microns thick. Slips under lasik flap to give great depth focus=reading. Invesrigational. More later.

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Some pts deny or hide reg use of drops for dry eye. Thisi is important history. .

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Patient safety enhanced by experienced selection of can. Laser flaps add safety w less risk dryness or weakness

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Intralase flap safety IMO over blade flap: 1 much more predictable controlled thin flap 2 more predictable diameter 3 << weakening, dryness risk

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Dr. Gerald Horn Laser Vision Correction, Lasik Plus Chicago : Oakbrook IL www.lasikplus.com 50,000 + procedures. Certified user Visx, Wavelight, Bausch and Lomb, Alcon Ladarvision; Intralase. Winner Visx Star award (top 5% laser vision correction specialists). Emeritus member Lasik Plus Advisory Board. Call for free consultation. My commitment is to ensure your safety with my experience and selection criteria for who is and is not a good candidate. Safety profile is greatly improved since the blade flap era- less ectasia (keratoconus) risk and dry eye risk IMO.

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