OH my that sounds like a must have ! I hope they do give me one... I'm extremely HIGH maintenance/nervous :) Thanks again :) ~Monica ... From: cwm To:...
Monica
mljx5@...
Jun 1, 2001 1:25 pm
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Thanks so much :) I agree this has been the BEST group of people for information AND support :) ~Monica ... From: V A Emuang To: lasik@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Monica
mljx5@...
Jun 1, 2001 1:27 pm
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What made you decide to choose Monovision ?? That seems a more difficult choice... Like when reading or driving... Just curious ! :) ~Monica ... From:...
Monica
mljx5@...
Jun 1, 2001 1:30 pm
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Try to take the smallest dose of Valium possible that will work for your body size. It has been found that a lot of problems with focusing and tracking the...
Shugga
jdmann@...
Jun 1, 2001 3:26 pm
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This is something that would be very easy for you to test, just talk to your doctor about trying mono vsn contact lenses for 2-4 weeks prior to surgery. Its...
Shugga
jdmann@...
Jun 1, 2001 3:32 pm
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For me, I got a prescription for the valium at my final pre-op. Some doctors give them out the day of the surgery. You should check on that at least a few...
cwm
momof2k9498@...
Jun 1, 2001 3:53 pm
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Gee... the things they *don't* mention to you! For me, I must've gotten the right amount of valium because I just felt a little bit more relaxed as it took...
cwm
momof2k9498@...
Jun 2, 2001 12:27 am
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... Monica - What Jess wrote is true, and I tried out the monovision first to see if I could tolerate it, having to make changes in which eye was primary ...
lasell@...
Jun 2, 2001 3:52 pm
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I think it should be added that you might not get the perfect fitting for contacts the first time and might not be able to see well. DON'T GIVE UP! Let the...
Jessica Mann
jdmann@...
Jun 2, 2001 4:46 pm
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... Glad you mentioned this, Jess! I tried out a couple of contact lens corrections for my 'reading' eye, and found I liked one that was different from what...
lasell@...
Jun 3, 2001 2:39 pm
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I went thru it with it ! I am so proud of myself. THey had to PRY the little balls out of each of my hands when it was over ~ & I don't think it took him more...
Monica
mljx5@...
Jun 7, 2001 10:48 pm
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Congrats - it wasn't that bad, was it? I was in for my 3-month checkup today. I'm -1.25 left, -0.75 right and pretty stable. Enhancement surgery is scheduled...
Bill Greenberg
billg@...
Jun 7, 2001 11:09 pm
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... thought it was absolutely horrible and could hardly stand it ... If it had gone on for much longer I don't think I would have done very well on the 2nd eye...
mljx5@...
Jun 8, 2001 1:26 am
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Which part was so bad? Not that I'm really looking forward to doing it again, but it was all pretty survivable. I guess the second eye was a little harder...
Bill Greenberg
billg@...
Jun 8, 2001 1:50 am
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I had my surgery done this past Thurday(today is Sunday). My eyes are particularly dry and I understand this is normal. Maybe I was expecting instant 20/20...
cswilder@...
Jun 10, 2001 5:31 pm
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I just had mine done on Thursday and I have 20/20 in both eyes. I am seeing great and have no dryness ~ :( I'm sorry you're having such troubles. ~Monica ... ...
Monica
mljx5@...
Jun 10, 2001 5:35 pm
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I'm over 3 months post-op and have been using glasses since the week afterwards (mainly for driving and watching TV). Right now I'm -1.25 left/-0.75 right and...
Bill Greenberg
billg@...
Jun 10, 2001 6:29 pm
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Thank you for your reply. I guess I do need to be a little more positive about what I can see versus what I can't! ... week ... 1.25...
cswilder@...
Jun 10, 2001 6:31 pm
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I have to admit I am jealous! I am glad it went so well for you! ... am seeing great and have no dryness ~ :( I'm sorry you're having such troubles. ... eyes ...
cswilder@...
Jun 10, 2001 6:32 pm
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... Dear Sharon I drove to the Clinic the day after the treatment -- but very slowly, and it was just down the road from where I live. AND ... I could not read...
V A Emuang
emuangv@...
Jun 10, 2001 6:41 pm
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The dryness could have a lot to do with your vision not being up to snuff...we have talked about this a lot in the past months, check the archives for a lot of...
Jessica Mann
jdmann@...
Jun 10, 2001 6:52 pm
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... I just can't wait to stop using these yucky drops ! I look pretty funny !! hehe :) ~Monica ... From: cswilder@... To: lasik@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Monica
mljx5@...
Jun 10, 2001 8:06 pm
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I had the most awesome time today ~ At THE GROCERY STORE !! LOL :) It was SO incredibly bright, I just couldn't believe everything I could see - my glasses...
Monica
mljx5@...
Jun 10, 2001 8:08 pm
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It is *so* hard to be patient at the beginning! I am now 5 mo post op. KEEP USING LOTS OF DROPS <but asking for a different brand is a good option if these...
cwm
momof2k9498@...
Jun 11, 2001 12:53 am
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Yes, I agree, Carolyn. I was very stressed over my vision in the beginning. Lately I also realized that I'm paying less attention to it - it's not bothering...
Bill Greenberg
billg@...
Jun 11, 2001 1:31 am
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Is it normal to wake up one morning (4th day post-op) and be VERY foggy ?? I've done my drops but it hasn't helped... I guess I spoke too soon yesterday !! :)...
Monica
mljx5@...
Jun 11, 2001 11:28 am
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-AFAIK the fluctuating is normal. I am coming up to six weeks and my vision is now about 20/25. It hovered between 20/40 and 20/30 most days; and then a...
mikiew@...
Jun 11, 2001 3:32 pm
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I am so glad to know that I am not alone! Thanks! ... my ... VERY...
cswilder@...
Jun 11, 2001 9:11 pm
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those bad days are *so* frustrating... though there was someone who actually had the flap slide a bit - which of course made things blurry, so if it doesn't...
cwm
momof2k9498@...
Jun 11, 2001 9:51 pm
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... foggy ?? I've done my drops but it hasn't helped... ... Monica, It is totally normal in fact after I had my surgery I was really fuzzy even at work and I...
