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echo: barktopus
to: Richard B.
from: Gary Britt
date: 2007-05-30 14:50:08
subject: Re: I can see now

From: Gary Britt 

With Keratoconus you have the halo effect at night all the time.  I'm
completely used to it now.  Tends to only be noticeable on things that are
lit up like signs or traffic lights and street lights, etc.

Gary

Richard B. wrote:
> 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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