I am far-sighted. I see distances great, but words in books look like lines of smudge to me until I put on glasses. I also have astigmatism. I've heard and read that Lasik is best only for near-sighted people and is contra-indicated for both far-sightedness and astigmatism. I would like to hear from people who have had lasik for these conditions or work in the industry who would have knowledge about this. Any pointers to credible references would be appreciated!
Also, I've seen too many upbeat advertisements and too little real information so I don't know what to think. I've heard Lasik is great from some people (near-sighted people) but I am a little nervous considering the ads on radio who advertisements sound like, "We'll do one eye for $499 and you get the second one FREE! But only for a limited time! Call now to get this special deal! You'll be happy! Eye guarantee it!"
You know what I mean? I have a few years to go before I'm 40. I've been wearing glasses for almost 10 years and have been told by both an ophthalmologist and my optometrist that I'm farsighted. Haven't seen the ophthalmologist in a while - I just go in and get the optometrist to check me for my yearly checkup and prescription. Eyesight is getting worse each time, but not alarmingly so. Lasik will correct three types of vision problems. Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. There is much confusion on this though. Many people who have difficulty seeing at near THINK it is because they are farsighted but if you are over 40 the problem is probably PRESBYOPIA. This is the age related loss in the ability to focus the eyes. Lasik DOES NOT correct presbyopia. The problem is many people do not understand the difference between farsightedness and presbyopia. Many people believe that if they are over 40 and can no longer read that this problem is due to farsightedness but it is not. The problem is presbyopia for those over 40. And remember Lasik does not correct presbyopia. So to know for sure and remove any doubt you need to go in for an examination from a doctor that works alot in laser vision correction and let him or her tell you definitely if Lasik is right for you. Hope this helped.
Stopped by to see if you had responded and noticed you had. Well, it sounds like you indeed are farstighted. So Lasik WILL correct frasightedness. But in your response you said it seems like every time you go in your farsightedness is getting worse. This is a problem. It is possible the reason your doctor has been saying you are not a candidate may not be that Lasik will not work with farsightedness but that you are continuing to change over time. Lasik should only be performed on a patient who has demonstrated a stable prescription over time. If you are involved in ongoing change and have Lasik it is very possible that you will continue to change. If that were to happen, relatively soon you would find that your vision would become unsatisfactorily blurred again. Because Lasik thins the cornea, there is a limit to the number of times Lasik can be performed. There is a minimum thickness beyond which the cornea will become unstable and can lead to degenerative changes. So, I would again recommend you go in and see your Lasik specialist and depend upon him or her to guide you in regard to your decision. In regard to the other answer you received please TOTALLY IGNORE the information. It has no basis in fact. But is was quite amusing to read. So, far my knowledge goes, this is not a case of Lasik, so, it does not work. Attaining the age of 40, why don't you trying this Nature cure ? Follow these carefully, definitely you Will satisfied result.
When mother Nature has provided us with such a simple and easy treatment to cure diseases and even to avoid them we all must follow the instructions given by her. These Therapies only help Nature to cure us. Let us not ignore Nature in our mad pursuit of science. THIS NATURE'S 'DO IT YOURSELF' ACUPRESSURE THERAPY ITSLEF IS A SCIENCE AND NOT A MATTER OF BELIEF. Try this Therapy sincerely and regularly for at least 15 days and observe its wonderful and amazing result.
EYES.
For anything wrong with the eyes like pain, watering, reddishness, etc. take treatment on Acupressure Point No. 35 and put a pack of cold milk or extract kothmir(coriander leaves) on the eyes. Eat plenty of raw carrots or drink carrot juice. If regular treatment is given on these points after the age of 45, it will prevent cataract. Even during early stages of cataract, this treatment is very benefical.
This treatment can prevent "BLINDNESS" due to cataract. Moreover, even in case of Trachoma of eyes, operations have been averted with this treatment.
Serious Problems : The optic nerve is governed by the pituitary gland. For any serious problems of eyes, check the Point No.3 and points of optic nerve on the back of palms. If found to be tender, paining, take the treatment of this points as well as on Point No. 3 & 35. Also drink of gold/silver/copper charged water reduced from 4 glasses of water. Also drink at least 2 cups of green juice.
How to do away with spects/glasses : It has been observed that up to minus number 3 to 4 (for seeing); with the help of following treatment, the eyesight becomes normal and one can stop wearing spects/glasses:
1. Press the point Nos. 3, 22, 23 and 35 on both palms and that of the optic nerves(back of the palms)-along with the treatment of all the endocrine glands. 3 times a day for 2/2 minutes each. Give pressure treatment around the eyes for 2 to 3 minutes on each eye 3 times a day. Pressure is to be given on the bones around and not on eye ball. This will active the eyes and prevent and cure any disease of the eyes.
2. Drink at least 2 to 3 cups of green juice which should include carrots and sprouted pulses like chinese green peas(Mung) and health drink i.e. amla powder+ginger powder.
3. DO PRAN MUDRA (LIFE ENERGY) : Bend the little and ring fingers so their tips touch the tip (front edge) of the thumb finger.
4. Reading must be done in a right sitting posture under proper light Those who are in minus number, they shouldn't read and view the T.V. in lying condition.
5. In order to prevent damage to the eyes, children should be taught from the beginning to read in a proper uprught posture and view T.V. from a reasonable distance. They should be taught how to blink the eyes regularly.
6. The mother should stop the use of hydrogenated oil/vegetable ghee/margarine at least 3 months prior to conceiving till the child is breastfed. If possible, there should be a total ban on the use of hydrogenated oil/maragarine in the house. Such us creates excess of H+ in the brain which in turn damages the eyesight of the children.
7. Also blink each eye for 2/3 minutes in a eye glass filled with rose-water or cooled self urine of morning or cold water.
8. Whenever possible take the sunrays directly in the eyes for 5 to 6 minutes within 60 minutes after sunrise or 45 minutes before sunset. If that is not possible, take blue light on the closed eyes.
Within 3 to 5 months, the eyesight will improve and become normal. Then take proper care of eyes throughout the life.
For all the problems of eyes drink at least one cup of green juice adding thereto 1 teaspoonful of health drink powder.
Eye Drops : The best thing is to put the eyes in an eye-glass filled with pure water and blink them for 2 to 3 minutes each or sprinkle fresh water on the eyes. OR
To 8 oz. of rose-water add 1 grain of alum and put these drops in the eyes regularly.
Eye Ointment : Slihgtly rub black pepper on a clean stone surface with few drops of water. Apply this thin paste in the eyes. Even though there is a little burning, it clears up the eyes and increase the power of the eyes. Or apply ghee prepared from cow's(black cow, if available) milk in the eyes before going to bed.
Apply a little saliva in both the eyes when you get up in the morning.
Do palming for few minutes of the eyes two to four times a day.
Make a mixture of 300 grams of amla powder + 100 grams of ginger powder + 200 grams of pure honey. And eat one tablespoon of it every morning followed by one cup of hot milk and repeat the same in the evening.
DO SOME EXERCISES FOR THE EYES AS FOLLOWS :
(a) Up to 30 minutes of sunrise or 15/20 minutes before sunset, let the sunrays fall directly on the eyes. At that time roll your eyes in a clockwise and anticlockwise direction.
(b) Up to 90 minutes of the sunrise or 60 minutes before sunset, let the sunrays fall on the closed eyes. Then do palming of the eyes for a few minutes.
(c) During the moon nights of 8th to 23rd moondays, lie down on your back and while blinking, see the moon for 10 to 15 minutes. The eyes will get great relief.
(d) Close the eyelids in such a way that there is pressure on the eyes. Keep in this position for 15/20 seconds, then remove this pressure and keep the eyes closed for 15/20 seconds. Repeat thrice.
(e) Do the Lion's pose for 30/40 seconds.
If these instruction are followed properly, one would not get spectacles and even if anybody has got spectacles up to -4 (minus four number); they will be able to get rid of the spectacles in a few months. As always be careful of advertisements, do your research. You only have two eyes, do you want to trust someone to do surgery for $250 an eye? As the old saying goes "When it's to good to be true, it probrably is". These companies will disqualify you from that promotion for many reasons. If you have over a certain prescription, astigmatism, etc. Also, they more than likely have independent surgeons as opposed to on staff surgeons. They may have older technology which you may not qualify for. It's impossible to diagnose your condition over email. My suggestion is to find someplace that offers a free evaluation and go in. Depending on age you may be a candidate for monovision or CK surgery.
Best of luck,
Bill
New England Eye Center
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