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What are my options for vision correction other than glasses?
You could always check into visionary procedures such as laser surgery or contact lenses for your bad eyesight.
What are the advantages of having a laser eye surgery when having astigmatism?
There are a few different advantages of having laser eye surgery with an astigmatism. Some of these benefits include no longer having to wear glasses and possibly getting rid of other medical ailments like headaches.
Even with glasses can you fly fighter jets for either the Navy or Air Force?
as far as i know, you are not disqualified for flying if your eyesight is correctable to 20/20 through certain types of laser surgery. PRK, i believe, is a corrective laser surgery that is allowed while other types (like LASIK might not be). If you're interested in becoming a pilot, go ahead and talk to a recruiter-- they should know the deal. Just as additional information, another disqualifying eyesight related issue is colorblindness and i believe it's almost impossible to be a pilot if that's an issue (like it was for me). The way I was told, any person with corrective lenses, such as glasses or contacts are not elligible. If you have surgically corrective vision, you can qualify. This is due to the fact that during combat, if your glasses or contacts are dislodged, you can no longer fly the plane/helicopter safely.
Should I wear my contacts lenses or your glasses at 3D movies?
i would say wear your contacts f you have them because glasses can be uncomfortable if you have other glasses on top. i went to 3d movie last week and i wore my contacts, but the glasss seemed to big so i had to hold them up the entire time. ..your choice!
Why can't some people have laser eye surgery?
There are many reasons someone may not be a good candidate for LASIK. I recommend patients not have LASIK surgery if their level of nearsightedness or farsightedness is too great (fortunately, there are alternative surgeries for many of these patients), if they have only one "good eye" and can't see well out of the other eye even with glasses or contacts, or have abnormal corneas. These are a few of the main problems I see, although there are many more.
How do laser eye surgery risks in the US compare with other countries?
Laser eye surgery in the us is greatly reduced than in other countries do to sterilization techniques. in other countries the chemicals, such as ethinol are not widely available.
Does standard medical insurance cover laser eye surgery?
If the laser surgery was to correct near or far sightedness, most insurance companies do not cover it and you will have to pay for this yourself. If the laser surgery was for some other problem, like blurriness following cataract surgery, your insurer will most likely cover the cost.
How is laser cataract surgery different from traditional cataract surgery?
In traditional cataract surgery, manual instruments are used for various steps. Laser cataract surgery, on the other hand, utilizes a laser to perform precise incisions and break up the cataract for easier removal, potentially enhancing the overall precision of the procedure.
How can i change my brown eyes to green without surgery or contacts?
There is not currently a way one can change their eye color from brown eyes to green eyes or any other colors without contacts or surgery.
What does an Optometrist wear?
Optometrists will wear white jackets, like other medical professionals, to keep bacteria off of their clothes. Optometrist will do eye exams, prescribe pre and post op medications, minor surgery and dispense glasses and contacts.
Can myopia be corrected without glasses?
Yes, in most cases it can be corrected with contact lenses or laser surgery. This depends on the severity of the problem and other health issues. To find out if you are a suitable candidate for contact lense or laser surgery, visit your Optometrist. ____________________________________________________________________ This is not an accurate figure, but I'd say it can be corrected without glasses almost 40% of the time. Like the fantastic answer above mine, it does depend on the severity of the problem.
How can you correct your vision without lasik or glasses?
Besides the traditional glasses and contacts, there are a couple of other options. Before laser surgery, there was radial keratotomy, but it isn't used that much anymore. It involves actually cutting the cornea to reshape it. There is a new procedure called Intacs that entails implanting the micro-thin intracorneal rings into the cornea by a trained eye surgeon. Implantable contact lenses, known as phakic intraocular lenses to ophthalmologists, are presently being investigated and utilized as another refractive procedure. There is also a procedure called orthokeratology, commonly referred too as braces for eyes. Your eye is reshaped by using hard contacts. You have to wear a "retainer" for a few hours each day to maintain the correction.
