Re: a crazy birthday present to myself (VERY OFF TOPIC)

[Guest guest]

> I may go for that laser corrective vision procedure

I think it's great when you can give yourself the birthday present you want.

I haven't had the surgery done, but I've heard of people getting it done.

It seems that people that have severe myopia (ie less than -5) respond best

to the treatment. However, I'm wondering if you have started having trouble

reading (forgive my english, but I don't know what that is called exactly in

english, in french we call it " presbyte " ). If you have started having this

problem, then your myopia might correct itself. You can always go in fot a

consultation (they are usually free) and ask all the questions you need to

before making your decision.

Janick

who would love to get that surgery if I ever build up the nerve!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 02/03/2000 5:30:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,

caymanjen@... writes:

<< The couldn't even read the

big E on the chart. >>

LOL this is me!!!!

the guy who tested me for my driver's license thought I was pulling his leg

Barb

who knows I would enjoy so many more things without glasses especially

swimming

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In a message dated 02/03/2000 7:00:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,

janou_pou@... writes:

<< You can always go in fot a

consultation (they are usually free) and ask all the questions you need to

before making your decision.

>>

that's what I'll probably do

I have worn glasses for distance since I was 7 years old

I have to take mine off to read fine print even though they are Tri-focal

I read much better without them

Barb

who would settle for 20/70 vision just to be able to do some things without

glasses and could wear glasses for driving etc if still necessary

AKA: POMBarb, Mad-Dame Yenta, Tae-Bo Barb

" It's hard to be a cheerleader when the kid won't be a player "

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In a message dated 02/03/2000 8:22:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,

hedygs@... writes:

<< Go for a consult - go to several places

- meet the people - you have to like them, trust them - you will be

dealing with them on several occasions. >>

I plan to start *shopping* around this weekend and

start with a few consults to make sure I'm a good candidate

for the procedure

My husband is very supportive of me having this done cuz he knows how many

things I avoid cuz of my eyesight

Now that I feel more fit, I want to be more active and enjoy the beach,

pools, water slides, etc

Barb

who appreciates everyone's feedback and is relieved most have been positive

[Guest guest]

Barb,

My Mom, Dad, sister, Aunt and cousin have all had

this done and they love it. They think it is great

not having to wear contacts anymore. They all had

very very bad eye-sight. The couldn't even read the

big E on the chart. My parents still have to wear

their reading glasses though. I hope this helps.

Jen

who is very thankful she didn't get the " bad sight "

gene

--- Horsemom2@... wrote:

>

> I'm seriously considering doing a very dramatic

> thing for myself for my

> birthday next month and would love feedback on it.

> I may go for that laser corrective vision procedure

> Next to losing weight, my fondest wish as far as

> physical improvement has

> been to see without glasses (or contact lens which I

> no longer use)

>

> Barb

> who would like to hear any good and bad experiences

> folks have had to help

> push me one way or the other

>

>

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> " We are all athletes in training for life rather

> than overweight folks trying to drop some pounds

> temporarily cuz Haste doe not make a Waist "

>

[Guest guest]

Barb-Go for it! Even though I've personally never had it done, a good

friend of mine did when they first started doing this procedure. Jill's procedure turned out great!

[Guest guest]

Barb-Go for it! Even though I've personally never had it done, a good

friend of mine did when they first started doing this procedure. Jill's procedure turned out great!

[Guest guest]

Barb, if you get the OK from a trust worthy eye doctor (I suggest an MD

just to be sure), I'd say go for it. I was told in January that I was a

good candidate and was all ready to do it, but my husband, a physicist,

is nervous about long-term problems because the procedure is so new

(only 10 years old) and a visiting physicist scared him about laser

surgery. I told him to learn more about his concerns and we'll revisit

the issue next year. I think it is a wonderful birthday present to

yourself.

Elena, who has worn glasses since she was 10 and can no longer wear

contacts and is afraid that she will not be shown on the feb. tapes

because of her glasses.

[Guest guest]

I have thought about doing this for my vision someday. Without glasses I am

20/200 with them I am 20/40 though and it's only far sighted that I can't

see...*what's that sign say?*

Re: a crazy birthday present to myself (VERY OFF TOPIC)

> horsemom-@... wrote:

> original article:tae-bo_on/?start=10412

> > I'm seriously considering doing a very dramatic thing for myself for

> my

> > birthday next month and would love feedback on it.

> > I may go for that laser corrective vision procedure

> > Next to losing weight, my fondest wish as far as physical improvement

> has

> > been to see without glasses (or contact lens which I no longer use)

> >

> > Barb

> > who would like to hear any good and bad experiences folks have had to

> help

> > push me one way or the other

>

> I say go for it, Barb! I don't know anyone who has had the procedure.

> But, if it's something you want to do...I think it would be a wonderful

> gift for yourself!

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

> " We are all athletes in training for life rather than overweight folks

trying to drop some pounds temporarily cuz Haste doe not make a Waist "

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 02/03/2000 11:34:32 PM Eastern Standard Time,

mmgraves@... writes:

<< I have thought about doing this for my vision someday. Without glasses I am

20/200 with them I am 20/40 though and it's only far sighted that I can't

see...*what's that sign say?* >>

I would just like to come out of a pool or ocean and be able to find my

husband

Barb

who loves water but has avoided it cuz of deteriorating fitness and lack of

sight