Who Wants A Good Lasik Doctor?

By Lesley Chew

Lasik is a surgical operation that is getting more and more popular. Even though lasik is an operation with a high success rate, there should be no doubt in your mind that you should be getting a good lasik doctor at all cost. You must realize that this is a serious procedure as any mistake made by the doctor may cost you your eyes and ultimately your life!

How To Find A Good Lasik Doctor?

Since it is so important to find a good lasik doctor, you must keep your eyes and ears peeled. One of the best way to find a good lasik doctor is to find out from people who has done lasik before. Ask your family and friends. Who else better than your family or friends who had done the procedure and can tell you where they went for the surgery and whether is the center good? This first-hand account by someone you know will definitely be more truthful and accurate compared to research done by yourself.

Of course, if you do not know anyone who had lasik procedure done before, the next best thing is to do your research by using the internet as your resource tool. You can easily locate thousands of lasik centers and doctors from all over the world with a click of a button. Besides, you can easily find reviews of centers and doctor by people who had their lasik done before in lasik related forums. However, you must be careful about any information that you can find online especially those in the forums. Always check with authority sites to make sure the information given is true and accurate.

In general, a good lasik doctor must have performed at least 500 lasik surgeries before and has a high success rate. Of course, the more lasik surgeries he has done before, the better. Besides, you have to double check to make sure the doctor and the center he belongs to, is fully qualified and legit. If possible, call up the center to find out more about the number of operations they have performed and the success rate. This way you can find out for yourself how the customer service is like. Then arrange an appointment to consult with the doctor.

Here are some basic questions that you can ask:
1. How long have they been doing lasik surgeries?
2. How many lasik surgeries has the doctor done?
3. What type machines the center are using for the surgeries?
4. What happen if the surgery is not successful?

Make sure that the lasik doctor explain the entire lasik procedure to you and also perform all the necessary tests to ensure that you are a suitable candidate. If the center just tells you that you can go for the surgery without any tests, run away quick! The result can be disastrous for someone who is not suitable to go for lasik.

If the lasik doctor can fulfill the above criteria, he or she is probably a good lasik doctor. However, the ultimate decision will boil down to how comfortable you are with this doctor.

Lesley's Guide To Lasik blog, is a website that shares articles, resources as well as her personal lasik surgery experience. Learn about what lasik surgery is about, what are the possible complications, after surgery care and more.

Is it Ethically Right to Sue for Accident Compensation?

By Carolyn Clayton

Is it ethically right to sue for compensation? Yes, I believe it is, as my son had to have his finger amputated because of an accident at his school. If we had not sued then the school may have done nothing to prevent an accident like this happening again and he would not have been compensated. This is my true story:

When my son was 10 he used to walk home from school across a large field. The school had a large 6ft high iron fence with spikes at the top which went all the way around. There was a gate at the back which was the shortest route to the estate we were living on. Unbeknown to me at the time the iron fence would swell up in the summer making the fence stiff and difficult to open. In the morning the children could manage to kick the gate and lean on it enough to open it, but at home time this was a different matter as they couldn’t physically pull the gate open. Often the children would give up and walk around the front of the school. On the day of the incident my son’s class were kept in late as someone was messing around. One of my sons’ friends was in a rush as his mother was strict about him coming home on time. They all headed for the gate at the back of the school. As usual the gate was stiff and they were having trouble opening it. Rather than use the other way out which would have cost them more time, my son decided to climb the fence with the idea of pushing it open from the other side (he had done this before apparently). As he was turning around at the top of the gate a teacher saw him and shouted for him to get down. This made my son jump which made him loose his grip and he started to fall; as he fell he tried to grab the top of the fence to stop his fall but the spikes ripped into his finger. His shoe was on the top of the fence and it was only by a miracle that he didn’t rip his foot of and it was only his finger.

The teachers then came out and saw his finger hanging off and immediately called an ambulance and myself. At the time I was using the internet with dial up which meant the school could not reach me. Not long after there were some urgent knocks on my door. I opened it to see three of my sons’ friends telling me that my son had had a bad accident and to call the school. I could tell it was serious by the look of their faces so I called the school immediately. They told me the ambulance was already there and should they keep it waiting till I got there. I suggested I would meet them at the hospital. I got to the hospital before my son and saw him being wheeled in. He showed me his finger and it is a sight I will never forget. His finger was hanging on by one or two veins, the bones and the inside of his hand were visible and there was blood everywhere. The rip went from the knuckle right down through the centre of his palm. He was so brave and calm I couldn’t believe it. His teacher looked worse than he did! The doctor said he had to go to an orthopaedic hospital which was an hour away. I could only go in the ambulance with him if I was alone. I had my youngest son in toe and my looser of an ex partner would not help by looking after his own son for a few hours. So I had to leave him in the ambulance by himself follow the ambulance in my own car.

On arrival of the orthopaedic hospital we sat waiting for a doctor; I was a total mess crying uncontrollably. My son was so brave and grown up I couldn’t understand how he could be so cool. After a while he started crying. I stupidly asked him why he was crying he replied “it’s because you care so much”. Bless him! He was only upset because I was upset! What a star!

That night he went into theatre and they tried to save his finger but the damage was too bad and they amputated his finger from just below the knuckle. When he woke the next day his hand was all bandaged. He didn’t believe it was gone as he thought he could feel it still. But a few weeks later he had the bandages removed and he could see for him self that he had lost his finger.

The day after the accident we were let out of hospital and I went straight home to get my video camera. I went back to the school and videoed the whole scene. The gate was opening with great ease which was stange and then as I filmed I could see the fence had been fixed. I then went to speak to the head. He was upset for me and basically said it was his fault as the incident happened on school premises and he didn’t realise the gate was stiff. I told him obviously I would be seeking compensation for him and he shrugged and said that obviously he would be against me on that but he could understand why I would be sueing.

Months later and a court appearance later we won the case, it was touch and go as the school didn’t admit liability. In end he was awarded £8000. We took 25% of the blame because ‘he should have known better’, although this was my solicitor bowing down, I would have fought for the lot, but it was a stressful time and I was glad it was over. Luckily the video footage was a very useful piece of evidence and was shown in court.

The money is still in a special account and he will be able to have it once he turns 18. He is a very sensible child and is planning on using it as a deposit on a house or university fees. As much as we would rather have his finger back it is nice to know he got compensated and got this bit of security in the bank.

I believe I had every right to sue for compensation as it was the schools fault as if the fence wasn’t stiff there would have been no need to climb the fence. Now gate is fixed there is a warning signpost about climbing the fence. Also my son is used as an example when warning the children about climbing over fences etc. We both suffered because of the accident and for me, winning the compensation was justice and it made me a lot happier. My son was happy too as £8,000 is a lot of money for a young child. I wanted at least £20,000 but maybe that was wishful thinking.

It was quite a stressful time and we were very nervous about going to court but I had the belief that this was not his fault and we should be compensated. The only regret I have is that now my son wants to join the army in the engineering department but because of his missing right index finger he will not pass the medical and get in. I don’t find this much of a problem as I wouldn’t want any of my children joining the army. But he does and is at times annoyed that we didn’t bring this up in the court. We were asked about his further plans and at the age of 10 he wasn’t thinking of joining the army so it was never mentioned.

So my advice to anyone thinking of suing for accident compensation is just do it! If the case goes to court it might be a bit stressful but it will be worth it in the long run. And remember to think ahead to any possible problems the person with the accident might have in the future. And get as much evidence yourself as soon as you can and speak to a solicitor at the earliest opportunity.

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Old Tires

By Tara Pingle

In July 2006, twelve people were traveling from New Jersey to Florida in a 12-passenger van. A few months before the trip, the van’s owner had replaced a tire as part of a tire rotation. The tire was 13 years old but looked brand new. Sadly, on this fateful trip, the tire’s tread separated from its steel belt and allegedly caused the van to roll over, killing three of the passengers.

This case highlights a problem with aging spare tires of which consumers are largely unaware. Spare tires are rarely used, if at all, and may look new. But over time they deteriorate within from factors such as humidity, heat and light. In other words, tire strength and performance declines with age, which increases the likelihood of tread separation that can result in a tire blowout and rollover accident.

A Massachusetts consulting firm has documented 115 injuries and 85 traffic deaths due to old, full-sized spare tires since 1992 (smaller, temporary replacement tires do not seem to be as much of an issue since they are not usually driven at the same high speeds and longer distances). According to the same group, close to one hundred aged tire lawsuits have been filed since 1999. The lawsuits involve claims of 57 deaths and 62 serious injuries.

Some experts are calling for tires to have simple expiration dates as many other products have. They also recommend that tires should not be used after ten years and that distributors not sell them after being in storage for six years or more. In Europe, auto manufacturers warn consumers to replace their spare tires after six years.

US tire makers do encode the manufacture date on their tires, but these codes are difficult to interpret by the average consumer. For tires made before 2000, the last three digits in the code represent the week and the year. For example, 121 would indicate the twelfth week in 1991. For tires made in 2000 and after, the last four digits represent the week and the year. 0307, in other words, represents the third week in 2007.

Some tire makers have argued that the solution may not be as simple as putting an easy to read expiration date on tires. They point out that there are many variables that affect tire aging and that there is no evidence that they deteriorate in a predictable chronological timeline. They argue further that consumers will dismiss the stamping of expiration dates on tires as a ploy by tire makers to sell more of them.

Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued new tire performance standards in 2003, it did not include an aging test because of a disagreement by experts on how to conduct such a test. They hope to have a new proposal on tire aging in the future. Meanwhile, however, fatal rollover accidents caused by the invisible threat of tire aging continue to occur across the country.

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Australian Climate Affects Eyesight

By Jan Smith

Australia is a very bright land. Right now, it’s even brighter than usual for summer because we are in drought. It has been said to be the worst drought in 1000 years and I’m sure the man on the land is likely to agree with that statement.

But all this brightness has another downside. It affects eyesight. To understand more medical facts about eye health, it is recommended to hear all about it via a wide range of audio books that are now available on the subject.

Some of the more frequently seen eye problems by Australian Optometrists and Ophthalmologists (eye surgeons) are age related macular degeneration. Because so many of our farmers and graziers are older and as this is a disease that largely affects the older generation, our Farmers now also have to contend with this insidious eye disease. A Grazier is a man on the land who only runs sheep and no cattle. In today’s world of multi-skilling and value adding, there aren’t many Graziers left. Most Property Owners now have two or more streams of income.

But this doesn’t change the chance of becoming a victim to this eye disease largely caused by age and the sun’s radiation.

What happens to the eye is that the retina thickens and waste material can’t escape from the eye. Occasionally this causes blood vessels to form beneath the macular and as they are new and very thin, these new blood vessels will sometimes bleed into the eye causing further damage to the macula. The end result if left too long for treatment or never treated, is blindness.

However, if treated early, steps can be taken to improve the outcome considerably.

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The Popularity of Daily Disposable Lenses

By V Selman

Daily disposable lenses are amongst the most popular type of contact lenses sold in the UK. People tend to like them for a number of reasons particularly because they are so comfortable, convenient and offer a number of health benefits.

Interestingly, daily lenses have a much wider following in Britain than they do in the United States. In the UK more than 30% of people who buy contact lenses for the first time choose daily disposables. However, in the USA only 6% opt for daily disposable lenses.

Research suggests that comfort is the strongest driver of preference in the UK. In fact, a recent survey revealed that over 80% of contact lens wearers questioned said that they thought daily lenses were more comfortable than fortnightly disposable contacts.

One of the reasons why dailies are more comfortable than other lenses is the fact that they do not tend to get deposit build up on the tear film since they are changed so regularly. Of course the convenience offered by daily disposables is another big advantage for wearers. They are unique in that they do not require the user to clean and disinfect them. This makes them incredibly easy and hassle free to look after. As a result they are often recommended by optometrists for children as well as for frequent travelers. They are particularly beneficial for the latter because they do not need to pack spares and solutions.

Daily disposable contact lenses also offer a real health benefit in that wearers are less likely to get infections from them since dirt is unable to build up on their surfaces as they are thrown away at the end of each day.

In addition to this, people who wear daily disposables do not seem to suffer from dry eyes as much as wearers of other types of lenses. Moreover they are also less likely to develop allergic reactions because of the lack of surface build up.

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Better Eyesight - To Wearing Spectacles, Or Not?

By Jonathan Chionh

GLASSES ON OR OFF?

Here’s the million dollar question… when you start your natural healing adventure, should you continue wearing your glasses/lenses or should you go ‘cold turkey’ and just bin them straight away?

There’s no easy answer to this one. It really depends on the current state of your vision, your circumstances and also on your temperament.

My original reaction, when I got started with my natural vision correction, was a little too ‘Gung Ho!’ I took off my glasses and threw them in the bin, vowing never to need them again. Actually, this slowed down my progress.

Here’s why…

Remember I said that ‘straining’ to see, is one of the greatest causes of poor vision. Your eyes need to relax in order to see well. Personally, I do a lot of close vision work (I work a lot on the computer), and so without my glasses, I found myself straining to see. I began to develop some very bad vision habits, like squinting, and getting too close to the screen (more of this later). I already had poor vision habits, and now I was adding to them! I found that I did actually need my glasses to be able to work, even though I desperately wanted to get rid of them. The trouble is, that at best, lenses are a crutch, and continuous use of any kind of crutch just weakens the body’s ability to become strong and heal itself. So my glasses were necessary for me to work, but they were also contributing to my poor eyesight!

It was a Catch 22. But I found a solution. I found an optician who was willing to ‘work with me’ during my healing adventure. Just a quick note here – the first couple of opticians I spoke to were not at all supportive and basically mocked my intention to help myself, telling me I was wasting my time! If you get the same thing, keep looking. There are plenty of open minded professionals who will help you. I asked the optician to help me monitor the improvement in my vision, and as my eyesight got better, to give me progressively weaker and weaker lenses. Oh, one more thing… I asked him to always give me lenses that were at least a half diopters too weak for me, so that my eyes were always being encouraged to work a little bit, instead of get lazy!

Each month, I went for a quick eye test, and if my sight had got better, I got new lenses. By the way, a close friend of mine also did this with contact lenses. She bought the daily lenses, and found an optician who would just keep giving her weaker prescriptions, as her eyesight improved.

Now, if you can comfortably get around daily life without really needing your lenses, and you just use them for convenience, then you can probably just go cold turkey from day one. Just use your own good judgment and common sense. Remember, you are taking responsibility now.

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Laser Eye Surgery – A Comparison of Lasik, Lasek and PRK

By Leanne Williams

Over 100,000 people in the UK undergo laser eye treatment every year. The surgery corrects the patient’s vision by shaping the cornea, which controls how well the eye focuses, with a very precise laser. Between 80 and 98 percent of treatments improve the sight sufficiently for the patient to no longer require either glasses or contact lenses.

At present, there are two popular methods of laser eye surgery. The most commonly used form of laser treatment is Lasik. In Lasik, a small incision is made in the cornea to create a flap. Laser treatment can then be carried out. There may be vision loss of 20 to 30 seconds during the procedure. In Lasek the epithelium is removed before the cornea is reshaped with a laser. Laser eye treatment takes around 15 minutes in total.

For many patients, Lasik is a much more desirable option than Lasek treatment. After undergoing Lasek, the patient may experience moderate levels of pain for around 24 hours post surgery. Extreme sensitivity to light is also common for the first couple of days and you will be required to wear sunglasses outdoors for three months. Vision can also remain hazy or blurred for up to a week and it takes around a month before the patient’s vision will ‘settle down’ and the final results of the surgery are known. With Lasik treatment, there is very little post operative discomfort and the results of surgery are apparent much more quickly. Vision should initially be much less blurred than after undergoing Lasek, and the blurriness should dispel within 48 hours. A Lasik patient will probably be able to see well the day after treatment.

For a minority of patients, PRK will be recommended over Lasik or Lasek if the patient has a particularly thin cornea. PRK was the forerunner of Lasek and works by using an excimer laser to remove a thin layer of cells from the surface of the cornea to reshape the eye. No incision is required. The main difference between Lasek and PRK is that in PRK the cells are scraped off and the epithelium is left to grow back after the treatment, which takes several days. In Lasek, the epithelium is removed with a weak alcohol solution and then replaced immediately after surgery. A contact lens has to be worn for several days to hold it in place.

PRK has been around for over a decade and to date there seems to be no harmful long term effects. Lasek is also considered fairly low risk. This is largely due to the fact no incision is required for surgery in either of these laser eye treatments. Lasik, despite its benefits, is considered to be the riskiest form of laser eye surgery. The potential complications include corneal ectasia, where a build up of pressure occurs behind the weakened cornea. Further surgery is required to correct this otherwise a rapid degeneration may occur in the eye sight.

The effects of laser eye surgery are permanent, but the treatment cannot prevent further age-related deterioration.

If you are considering laser eye surgery, book a consultation at a reputable vision clinic where a doctor can assess the best treatment for you.

Leanne has had several articles published on the subject of laser eye surgery.

Lasik Surgery Upstate New York

Prior to considering lasik surgery, it helps to recognize what treatment options are available and what their person profit may be. With lasik surgery, there are many others refractive surgeries available today to treat common refractive errors. There is other similar treatment like Lasik which is Epi-lasik in which we use different equipments altogether, which is very effective for the people with thin corneas. Photorefractive keratectomy and laser epithelial keratomileusis are some of the other methods used for the treatment of thin corneas. Conductive keratoplasty is used to treat farsightedness problem in people over the age of 40. It is recommended to consult a physician or eye specialist in regard of refractive errors.

With the surgical options go and check out the skills and availability of lasik surgeons. Take advice from family, friends or co-workers who have undergone lasik lately for recommendations. Physicians can also offer referrals. The Internet is a really helpful mean for this kind of study. Nearby medical study or educational institutions may also be worth contacting. Once a shortlist is drawn up, find out if a surgeon is fellowship-trained in treating refractive errors. A good surgeon should have lots of experience performing the type of surgery needed, and should be able to help their patients understand what lasik entails. Surgeons with access to advanced corneal scanning and imaging systems may be able to obtain better results.

There are quite a few cities with lasik surgeons in the upstate New York area. Some of these surgeons educate and do research in area medical schools and may therefore be familiar about new advancements in lasik surgery. Some institutions with surgeons who are trained in lasik surgery include Albany Medical College, the University of Rochester Eye Institute, and the State University of New York’s (SUNY) Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse.

Choosing the best Lasik Surgeon

Choosing the best lasik surgeon helps you in getting the success of your lasik method. Going with the best lasik surgeon does not guarantee you the success with lasik surgery but can at least minimize after surgery risks.

The best way to get the lasik surgeon will be to meet the people who underwent the same eye surgery and with successful results. By meeting with such people you can know more about lasik surgery. You can get great help from them about before and after lasik surgery.

There are some surgeons who do the lasik surgery advertising on some newspapers, TV, Radio etc. You can call them and do the consultation with them and ask any doubts if you have any about lasik surgery. There are other surgeons who do the advertising on the internet. So you should browse the internet to choose the best lasik surgeon with cheapest prices and other information you needed about the lasik surgery and lasik surgeons.

You should remember that price is not the only factor you should see while going for a lasik surgeon. You should also see the lasik surgeon experience and results. The lasik surgeon must be very communicative and is always ready to answer all of your questions/doubts related to lasik surgery.

While visiting a LASIK surgeon, make sure to ask questions such as his experience on LASIK practice and other refractive eye surgeries and how many people that achieved 20/20 or better after the surgery.

After all, choosing the best LASIK surgeon is really vital when you have decided to go through LASIK surgery because LASIK surgery may affect your vision for a lifetime, so, do not risk your vision with unprofessional LASIK surgeon, even if it is cheaper!

Lasik surgeon in Albany New York

Looking for a lasik surgeon in Albany? Normally you will find the surgeons that fall in to three groups. They are normally affiliated with some teaching or research institution like Albany Medical College. Surgeons can also be part of a group practice. The third group is the group of hose surgeons who have their independent practices.

The best place to look for a surgeon is on the internet. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has a link on its home page to a site called ‘Find an Eye M.D.’ On this site, you can look for for a lasik surgeon in Albany by entering ‘Albany’ in the city field. Select ‘New York’ as the state, and ‘refractive surgery’ as the specialty from a pull-down menu. While the Academy makes all attempts to confirm certificate prior to listing a surgeon on its website, it is always a good idea to separately confirm these before making your selection. You can do this by talking with the surgeon straightforwardly, and by asking your physician, family and friends about surgeons they may advise.

A reliable lasik surgeon will always estimate whether you are a good candidate for lasik or not. This will depend in large part on the type of visual defect you have, and on the surgeon’s expertise with different lasik techniques including custom lasik. Idyllically, you ought to be 18 years or older, not pregnant or nursing, and free of any eye disease to undergo lasik. Next, the surgeon should chat about risks of surgery and possible complications, including under-correction or over-correction of your visual defect. Some people may also experience side effects of lasik surgery, such as dry eyes, hazy vision, glare, haloes and eye pain. These are usually transient. In a small number of patients, the eye may become infected and antibiotics may be required to treat the infection.

Lasik new york city

Lasik new york city surgeory

New York City is the best center for lasik eye surgery and research on refractive errors in US. Eye surgeons need expert teaching and tools to do lasik. So it is really useful to find an experienced and skilful surgeon.

The best way to find a high quality surgeon is to discuss it with your physician and friends and family members. Academic and research institutions in New York City, such as Mount Sinai Hospital and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, are world-renowned for their expertise in eye surgery together with lasik. Your health care plan may list ophthalmologists that are covered under your plan. While using such list is a starting point, it pays to independently research a surgeon’s credentials.

There are a number of resources to get the high quality lasik surgeon. The American Academy of Ophthalmology website has an excellent ‘Find an Eye M.D.’ link designed specifically to help the general public locate a surgeon in their area. You can search by city, state, country and specialty; be sure to select ‘New York’ as the city and state and ‘refractive surgery’ as the specialty. Once you accept the site’s terms of use and disclaimer, you will be directed to a list of eye surgeons in New York City. Clicking on any of their names will give you information on their practice focus, current professional activities, board certification, medical training and offices.

The final option of a surgeon will depend on factors such as the surgeon’s experience and track record, cost of the process, and the type of form you have. While cost does matter, it should not be the only criterion you use to decide. A surgeon’s experience in performing the type of surgery you need, and the availability of appropriate equipment and safe procedures, are far more important than cost to ensure a good outcome.