From: "Rich Gauszka" 

about 5% seem to have problems with halos, dry eyes, near vision (
presbyopia ).  I read an article where some older patients due to the loss
of elasticity in the eye were settling for mono vision with the laser
surgery. One eye is adjusted for distance and the other for near vision
which supposedly compensates for the presbyopia problem.

http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20030724/lasik-problems-reduced-with-new-l
aser
Salz, clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of Southern
California Medical School, has this advice for anyone considering LASIK:
"Be cognizant of what your pupil size is, and make sure your surgeon
measures it -- not just estimates it -- in a dark room. If you have a pupil
size greater than 6 millimeters, you are potentially at greater risk of
nighttime halos, but that risk can be minimized if they have a larger
treatment zone or if they have a customized treatment. I've seen too many
patients with large pupils who hadn't and were unhappy with their
results."

"Richard B."  wrote in message
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> On Wed, 30 May 2007 00:18:17 -0400, "Mark"
 wrote:
>
>>I'm glad you're thrilled with the results Antti; and I wish Glenn the best
>>in his future surgery, especially because I get the willies just thinking
>>about some doctor aiming a laser at my eyes let alone poking around with
>>scalpels near my corneas...
>
> Aye.
>
> I know several people who developed complications afterward, the halo
> effect at night is especially bad for two I've talked to.  One had to
> have several surgeries and I think he still has problems.
>
> I would love to ditch the glasses - just can't wear contacts - but I
> just don't have the absolute need to not wear them.
>
> Maybe later if glasses can no longer correct the vision and the
> surgery is the only option, but for now I'd never take a chance on my
> eyes.  I'm not too keen on any surgery that can be avoided.  I like
> all of my parts (see appendix).
>
> - Richard

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