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i haven't taken my contacts for a month i sleep with them on is this bad for my eyes and can...	Can excessive rubbing of my eyes cause my cornea to become thinner? ...	I'VE -5.5 POWER ON BOTH EYES. CAN I GO FOR LASER OPERATION ...
Can you get lasik surgery if you suffer from blepharitis? ...	does intralase cost more than the blade ...	I had lasik last year to fix nearsightedness. My doctor warned me my close up vision would suffer...
does the price of lasik vary by the strength of the prescription?>is the same true for contact...	I had lasik treatment 6 years ago. Can I have again and will I ned to have it every 5-6...	I was on Accutane for a year over 2 years ago. Will this affect the healing process. While I was on...
after how long i can use computer after lasik surgery and how to relieve the post operation pain...	I had Lasik a year ago, now I have to go back to have PKR, do you think it could be dangerous and...	I recently had lasik surgery on my left eye and will be having the other done next week. My...
Will the numbers from an old glasses prescription from 5 years prior to Lasik be helpful for...	My eye sight power is -1 on right eye and -.75 on the left eye. Is it adviceble for me to undergo a...	How long before the eye measurements are done should you stop wearing toric lens? ...
I am getting Lasik done in july, I have a 18 month old baby. After Lasik how long should I wait...	Can lattice degeneration eliminate candidacy for lasik? ...	hello doctor! i have a power of -4(right eye) and -5.5 (left eye). My corneal thickness is...
Dear Dr., I have very high prescription (-8.00 for both eyes). Can I still have custom lasik? And...	I had a eye exam recently and the doctor prescribe my -5.75 contact lens. I am 23 and bout to be 24...	Dr. Dello Russo, I needed to ask if I was a good candidate. I have a high myopia -6.50 same on...
I just had an evaluation done for lasik. I have a cornea thickness of 484 and 488 with my...	I had LASIK 10 years ago and have no previous record of my eye measurements, the Drs have gone out...	Which is better The ALLEGRETTO WAVE� Eye-Q or the customvue visx for the lasik procedure or are...
I'm concerned about my pupil dilation (8 mm)and having lasik. I have perfect night vision now and...	I've had dry eyes for 11 months after my lasik surgery. My doctor tells me that it could take a...	Dr Russo, I am 3 weeks post lasik. I am wanting to use Refresh PM at nigth to help with dry...
What is the worst myopia that lasik surgery can correct? And how much correction can lasik...	I want to know if I am a good candidate for LASIK. I am nearsighted with -4 or maybe a little more...	I have severe myopia and astigmatism. I have a -6 in left eye with astigmatism and -7 in right...
my spectacle power is -11 on both eyes and have 0.5 degrees of astigmatism. I am 24 years old. Can...	I am 21 years old and my perscription has not changed for about 1.5 years now. Both of my eyes are...	does humana health care cover any of the expense of lasix surgery ...
Hi Doctor, I am extremely short sighted in both eyes, 16.25 in left and 15.50 in right. I...	I had lasik surgery 9 years ago and now have a cataract. I do not have my pre-lasik eye...	Dear Dr. Many thanks for you very helpful advice. My problem implies in that I have been sufferring...
I am extremely farsighted with a prescription of +8.50 and +8.00. Can Lasik Surgery work for me? ...	Hi Dr Russo. I am deciding between two clinics for laser. One uses the Allegretto Eye-q 400 hz ...	a had my lasik surgery 3 years ago...now i wanted to wear colored contact lens, for fashion...
am i a candidate for lasik? Eye Prescription reads: Spherical Cylindrical Axis O.D. ...	How would I know if the "flap" has accidentally moved? Thanks ...	I had LASIK about ten years ago and my vision is getting worse again, can I have LASIK again, if...
Is there a difference in custom intralase lasik and wavefront lasik surgery ...	My eyes still hurt sometimes, a year after lasik (PRK) surgery. Is that normal? ...	I just got intralase 6 days ago.I see great,can watch TV see people clearly,but I can't read a...
Hi Dr. Russo and thanks for your time. I was told by a leading Ophthalmologist in my area that I...	I just had wavefront Lasik done and am very pleased with my right eye. However, I had an incomplete...	I had Lasik 4 years ago with fairly good results (undercorrection of Right eye). Recently...
Can people with minus 18 undergo lasik surgery ...	is my nearsightedness too severe for lasik if my contacts are -11.30? ...	I had lasik surgery about 7 years ago and have now developed a cataract in my right eye. Can you...
hello doctor i am under training pilot and got my medicals done some time back .but few days after...	If my prescription is +6.00 can I wear contact lenses with +6.50 Thanks ...	I am 49 years old and considering laser eye surgery. Can I travel by air immediately after the eye...
I am 27 years old lady working and have short sight want to go with lasik treatment is ther any...	does blue Cross Blue chip of Rhode Island Cover Lasik Eye surgery. ...	Good Morning, I've had Lasek performed one month ago at a laser center in Manhattan. My right...
i have done LASIK last year.. i want to become commercial pilot am i eligible ...	Hi Dr Russo i would like to know if i can get lasik surgery. my contact prescription is -850-075...	How do I know if I am a good candidate? I am currently wearing verilux - three prescriptions. Also,...
Where in NY is the doctor located ...	Thanks for your responce. I ment LASEK. My appointment was with Optical express, and they...	I was informed that i have steep keratometry and am i able to go for lasik? orelse is there any...
i would like to know if I can get lasik .I'M -4.50 and -6.5 on my other eye .Also on my right eye I...	My corneas measure 450 in my right eye and slightly thicker in my left, and have been told i cant...	Hi Dr Russo, I have been wearing coloured/cosmetic lense for a while. I was thinking of getting...
My vision is -6.00 (right) and -6.50 (right) eye. Is my vision too far gone to see 20/20 again?...	Are you current using the Eye-Q laser to treat eyes? If not, when to you expect the use the Eye-Q...	last year I had an appointment for suitability but was told that I could not have the surgery as my...
Am female, 62 yrs old. Use reading glasses 250 strength. Could lasik surgery help me. I hate...	Some recent studies suggest that a surface ablation procedure such as LASEK or PRK may be an option...	ARE All the ( FAQ ARCHIVE ) e mail From your patient,s, OR just questions. ????. ...
I am 61 yr old male, far sighted and use 175 or 200 reading glasses and have found that 125 reading...	I am a 53 year old female who had lasik surgery done around 8 years ago for hyperopia. Although it...	I'm 48 & have worn glasses since age 11 due to high astigmatism. I now wear bi-focals, but have...
I had Monovision Lasik 9 years ago. In the past year I have slowly noticed I can no longer read...	I have a consultation scheduled for Lasik. I am a marijuana smoker, and I was wondering if it is...	I had LASEK 11 days ago. I was between a -4 and -5 in both eyes with a lot of astigmatism. I am...
I am farsighted and have astigmatism. I wear contacts left 4.50 and right 1.75. Is there a...	Hi doctor. I would like to ask for your opinion in this matter. I have been wearing contacts for...	Hello Dr. I have a problem of kertakonis and when i wear hard lenses my eyes starts watering...
Hi Doctor Dello Russo, Im a 54 year old male who had custom lasik done on Jan 17th...I have...	does playing video games make your eyes get worse or is that a theory? ...	Dear Doctor, the interlase lasik makes a flap with laser. when it heals this can be seen urder a...
Dear Dr, i am doing a resurch project and it would really help me out if u could tell me how many...	What is the success rate of enhancements achieving 20/20 or better? ...	When I go in for a consultation for Lasiks, will they be able to tell if there are irregularities...
what is the danger of having lasik too young. I am 20 years old with extremely poor vision, -8.50,...	what kind of vision problems can be corrected by LASIK surgery?By PRK surgery? ...	What is the general cost for the Lasik procedure? ...
I had PRK done about 2 months ago and my doctor is indicating I will probably need an enhancement...	I have had INTACS to treat keratoconus and am now considering c3-r. Could you tell me if C3-R can...	I m 26yrs of age and having spects from last 18yrs havin -10 and -11 nos. vision is 6/24 of both...
Respected Doctor, I want to have interlace eye correction done. But after reading the procedure and...	I have just started to get black floaty bits in my eye. It is annoying me and would like to know...	Where do I get LASIK? ...
Can lasik be done if one has restore lenses in from previous cataract surgery? ...	I am a 41 year old male. My prescription is -15.25 (Right) & -20.00 (left). I had a detached...	Dr. Russo, I just had Lasik done couple days ago, and just found out yesterday that the flap will...
I am unable to wear glasses to correct vision in left eye as it makes me nauseated. Would laser...	Is there a risk with PRK enhancements over the lasik flap? ...	What kinds of vision problems can be corrected by LASIK surgery? By PRK surgery? ...
My eye are L -8.75 and R -9.5 with cornea thickness of 550. What lasik laser system do you...	I am having a lasik consultation next Thursday and then again at a different place the following...	I am having lasik surgery, have mono vision, am far sighted, with astigmatism, and have cataracts. ...
hi doctor i hope that you would be able to answer this question. -is EPI-LASIK considered a...	I'm nearsighted in my left eye and farsighted in my right eye. No one has been abled to fit me with...	I'm 21 and interested in having Lasik, my eyes are -4.0 and -5.0, if all other things were alright,...
Which system would be better for someone with -3.75 in right eye and - 3.0 in left eye, VISX...	My eye prescription is -4.00 in both eyes. I recently had a consultation at my local eye surgeon...	I do suffer from strabismus and I have worn glasses for 20 years and contacts for 11 to correct...
i have a keracotonus in my both eye as well,but the right eye is the worse one..they told me to...	lately,ive known that im suffered keratoconus .Is it curable disease?How long im going to use the...	hi dr.russo.is there any risk to do lasik in blue eyes ...
I HAD LASIK SURGERY EIGHT YEARS AGO AND NOW MY RIGHT EYE SEEMS TO NEEDS AN ADJUSTMENT. IS IT STILL...	i am 36 and am desperate to get rid of my eye floaters. i have had them for 3 years but they have...	I am 54 yrs. old. My eyesight (German mesurement) is -5,00 and I also wear reading glasses + 2.00....
If my prescription is mild for nearsightedness (OD & OS -.75), would I be omitted as a LASIK...	Do I need to stop wearing my contacts for 1 week prior to the consultation or prior to the mapping?...	Hello, I have a prescription of -6 and -6.5 in my eyes (and an astigmatism). What are some...
can you have lasik done after you have had cateract surgery? Mine was done over a year ago and...	are there any long term side effects to zypotix?....i m 21 yrs old n my no is -2.25R n -2.5L ...	I want to get Lasik eye surgery, but I have been unable to find accurate information. I am near...
I have a high prescription +9 and +10, my eye dr. says they only do lasik up to +3.5 or +4 I think....	my wife was considering going for lasik surgery. my wife is near sighted and far sited. Can they...	I had a detached retina 3 years ago. I'm 60 years old. I'm very nearsighted and have presbyopia....
Hi Dr Dello Russo: I was dignosed with macular degeneration, having problems at night time. What is...	I look at a cumputer screen at work all day and my eyes have started to hurt and my vision has...	is 19 to young to get the lasik down? ...
My 21 year old son, away at college, was scheduled for Lasik today, but it was cancelled, due to...	How far has the medical community come with surgery for farsighted people? I am a +10.50 ou with an...	Hello, I am a 37 yo female with dry macular degeneration, astigmatism in both eyes and a...
I had Lasik surgery 2 yrs. ago I knew I would have to wear reading glasses from the beginning...	My son is going to play baseball and one question on the form is what r20/ L20/for vision he wears...	DO you practice a new treatment for keratoconous called C3-R collagen cross linking. there are a...
Hi Dr. I had Intralase with wavefront 10 days ago.My right eye is great ,left eye is currently...	Dear Dr D.Russo, I am nearsighted (-8,-8.5). What is the min and max cornea thickness needed to...	I had lasix surgery with a mono vision correction about 10 years ago. I have recently been...
Hi doctor I am Mr.Yash, I want to do lasik. My power is Right eye (-8.0 sph,-5.0 cyl) &...	Dear sir, Is it easy for an eye specialist to test retina in case of floaters or this process...	I plan on going in for a prk enhancement of my lasik(1 year ago) in 2 weeks. I was overcorrected...
hi doctor. my right eye is sph +600 & cyl is -425 axis 162 ....and my left is sph +550 cyl -325...	Thank you for your answer. I am concerned there may be an infection in my right eye. I can see a...	Hi Dr Dello Russo Is it much diffrence between intralaser and microkerotome? What do you recommend...
I have been wear lenses for + 40 years I'm miopia and astigmatism, maybe some prebycia. If...	my contact lenses have been sticking to my eyes and become very sore,,i would like to wear contact...	Just had 2 back to back eye surgeries. One for a detatched retina,we caught it right away so no...
Can you please tell me if I would be a canidate for lasik . I now wear glasses but my vision keeps...	My eyesight was undercorrected post Lasik. How long after Lasik can I wear contacts? Are they a...	I have been denied Lasik due to Keretaconus. I was offered PRK, but wonder if it is the right...
If I have "double vision" or have problems with night vision after lasik surgery..is this...	I just had botox and my eyes seemed a little puffy the next week and was thinking of getting lasik....	I'm farsighted and have astigmisism would I be a good candidate Lasik. Also how much does it cost? ...
Hello. I am considering having Lasik done out in Spain (where I currently live). I have been...	If I extremely worried about my dry eyes despite my doctor assuring me that my eyes are slighty...	I had epi lasik surgery 5 days ago and vision in my right eye is extremely poor and cloudy. Left...
i have one lazy eye, should i do laser surgey on both eyes or just the other one. i know the laser...	My prescription is around +4.50-+4.75 in both eyes. I have bifocals. Am I possible candidate? ...	Dear Dr. Joseph Dello Russo, I�m at 9 weeks post PRK and still have blurry vision. I was told that...
Is it possible to use prk to enhance lasik I was overcorrected (+1.00)1 year ago and dont feel...	I just had LASEK surgery done a couple days ago on my right eye. My optometrist says that I can...	Hello- Is it normal to have your vision regress a line between 8-10 weeks post PRK? It had slowly...
Sir, I am a physician considering LASIK. I have the option of doing the Interlace surgery...	If bladeless Lasik is the best way to go, why do doctors still offer to do the surgery with a...	I am suffering from a high nearsight (-8 in right eye and -9 in left eye) and also suffer from many...
Does the Alcon Eye-Q have enhanced pulse frequency of 400 Hz f ? Also, is the Allegretto Wave Eye Q...	is it possible/advisable to have lasik type surgery after cataract surgery with and intraocular...	i am 28 and have an astigmatism in both eyes, right is much worse than the left. i have worn toric...
Dr Russo, I had lasik done 1 year ago and my left eye was slightly over-corrected. I'm scared as...	I am shortsighted with a prescription of -3.00 in the left eye and -2.00 in the right eye. My...	HI, Would a doctor be able to tell that i have under gone LASIK if i dont tell them or pass if of...
I am scheduled for intralase on the 24th of april.I have -11 in both eyes-severe myopia,but I have...	My prescription is around -7.25 in each eye. Am I a candidate? I have astigmatism probably in...	I was just dignosed with advanced keratoconus, could INTACS work for me instead of a corneal...
I have high prescription around 9.5 in one eye and 8.5 in the other. Can i be a candidate for lasik...	I just had lasik surgery on one eye Feb 07, as I was losing my distance capabilities but my reading...	If you have corneal thickness of 460 or 470, does that mean that PRK is not the best option for...
My perscription is -11. I wear contact lenses. Have worn them since high school. I am now 40 yrs...	I'm a truck driver would it be recomended to have lasiks done and is it a one time thing?I have a...	Has lasik and prk become safer in the last 5 years? My son who is nearsighted and wants to join the...
I am -4.00 prescription in each eye. Is that really bad? ...	I had LASIK 3 weeks ago. I'm still having dry eyes, but it's manageable with drops. I'm also...	what is PRK ...
I am a 60 yr. old male, I need glasses for both reading and distance, will Lasik sugery correct...	the wrong lens was put in eye for cataract sugery - what should be done - what could happen ...	I am 41 my contact lenses prescription is -5.50 in both eyes. My doctor recommended PRK surgery. I...
Dr. I need to know that whether LASIK is suitable for me.. I am 18 yrs old. The detail are...	My son had a lasik procedure done on his eyes. One of the eyes were "over corrected" during the...	I have 20/40 vision in my left eye and I had custom Lasik one year ago. My surgeon has agreed that...
I am a 27 year old male who will like get the Lasik procedure done. How log does this procedure...	Hi, I just visited your website I feel it will be useful to our website users and beneficial for...	dear Doctor, my husband's readings are very very high (-12, -11.5). Will he get cured by LASIK....
My eyes prescription are around -16 for both eyes with thin cornea. I have been using Hard RGP...	Hi, I have very high myopia and I wanted to know if I would be a good canidate for lasik eye...	whats about the c3r surgery ???? i m painfull keratoconous probs since last 6-8 year ?? now my...
HELLO DR. MY LEFT EYE BC 805 PWR(F')-4.00 ADD HIGH MY RT EYE BC 8.5 PWR(F')-3.50 ADD HIGH I HAVE...	I had LASIK surgery done on both eyes Jan 2001. It was repeated on the R eye 6 months later....	Hi, I am eighteen years old and I am currently wearing glasses because I am near-sighted. I am...
I GOT A PRESCRIPTION FOR EYE GLASSES HOWEVER THE DR NEVER EXPLAINED TO ME HOW GOOD OR POOR MY EYE...	What does this prescription mean: +0.50 -0.50 75 +0.25 -0.50 105 ...	In monovision, the dominant eye is fully corrected while the non-dominant eye is partially...
Can I have Lasik surgery while I am pregnant? ...	I am far sighted, 1.25 glasses at the drug store. I do a lot of close work during the day and am...	I've got a -8.25 vision in both eyes, with a 511 micron & 518 micron thickness in my R & L eyes. ...
I am 41 my contact lenses prescription is -5.50 in both eyes. My doctor recommended PRK surgery. ...	I had Lasik about 3 years ago and have perfect vision. I used to wear contacts before. I want to...	Hello Doctor, Is the Allegretto Wave Eye Q the same machine as the Alcon Eye Q. Did Alcon...
I am only 20 years old and my prescription worsens every one to two years. Can you give me an idea...	I am a Teacher and am currently being treated for Pink Eye and two ulcers in my left eye. Once the...	I have had cataract surgery about 3 years ago. I followed up with laser surgery to clear up...
What insurance companies offer vision insurance that covers lasik/lasor surgery? Is it affordable...	How long do the results of lasik last? Will I need to have it done again? ...	Does having LASIK surgery have any impact on having cataract surgery in the future? ....i.e. are...
Hi, I had lasic preformed on my eyes because I could not see up close. As a result I can not read...	Is it safe to have lasik or PRK surgery while on anticoagulant medicine ...	Following a lens implant in my left eye..I have begun to notics a thin, multi-colored, thin...
Hello - I live in the North Houston area. I am a 49 year old woman with nearsightedness -3.75. I...	I had Intralase done a week ago and striae formed in my left eye. It appears they cut my...	I have had an analysis done for lasik and told that even though my cornea was appropriate thickness...
I am 43 and have short sight (cannot see things which are far away). can i have laser operation at...	I am 65 years old. I was diagnosed with both keratoconus AND pellucid marginal degeneration only in...	I have a question relating to an eye prescription and what it's contents actually mean to me in the...
Hello, I am on day 4 post LASIK. Straight after LASIK my sight was crystal clear, 4 days later...	hi, i have just been trying a 7 day free trial of toric contact lenses as i have been diagnosed...	can i have lasik surgery with a lazy eye ...
How soon after lasik surgery can I lift weights and do cardio at the gym? ...	How long after surgery of having a cataract removed and a lens put in does it take for your vision...	I have a -.5,-.5 prescription. Would Lasik be something to think about or should I stick with...
Hi, I had lasic preformed on my eyes because I could not see up close. As a result I can not read...	I plan to have lasik corrective eye surgery and also have permanent eye makeup done (the line...	My doctor told me that I have a mild dry eyes. I feel pretty normal in glasses and soft contact...
my husband can read perfectly without glasses but he needs glasses to see in the distance and wears...	Hi Dr.DelloRusso,I had my lasik surgery done on Dec.13th 2007. Both of my eyes are dry after the...	Hello Dr. Russo, I am thinking of going for Epi-lasik surgery (I have declared a good candidate) 2...
I am 50 years old. I realize that many older people develop cataracts, but would having LASIK make...	I live in the UK,there are two clinics near me ,one uses a VISX laser with Customvue,the other...	I had lasik 7 years ago, I wear bifocal contacts to help with the far seeing along with close up....
I am a 50 yr old male. I had Lasik 8 years ago. Everything was fine until I had an overnight vision...	Is it possible to have lasik is you suffer from nystagmus? Is my nearsightedness realated to my...	Hi I had lasik 1 -1//2 years ago. I had monovision. I'm 45 years old and now I need glasses to...
Dear Dr. Russo, I had cataract surg. on my left eye a wk. ago today & I expected to be seeing much...	I had lasik surgery 6 yrs. ago and last year needed glasses for nearsightedness. My prescription...	Hi , My name is cynthia and am sending you this email from INDIA .... I have near sightedness and...
hi you performed lasik on me 5 years ago my vision is started to not be as good. is it safe to...	is it safe to have lasik while preagnant? ...	I already had lasik surgery for nearsightedness about 4 years ago. As a result of this surgery I...
my prescripion is -12.00Right 14.00 Left. am i a candidate ...	Hello doc The degree of myopia in both my eyes 10.25 with no other eye problems. Assuming all...	It has been 2 days and I can't wear my contacts. I slept in my contact 2 days ago and now everytime...
My eyes are -16 in the left eye and -15 diopters in the right eye. They are corrected to 20/20...	What are the changes of laser surgery to be successful with the following...	I am 49 yrs old - recently I was diagonised as left eye being lazy eye and also my eye pressure in...
My daughter, age 20, has bad vision. -13.00 -1.75 x 060 and -15.00 -1.25 x 125 She has been telling...	I was told by two lasik places that custom vue was not a good option for me but was told by another...	dear doctor. i having eye sight of negative 6 and iam using lense but how can i get rid of that...
I ended up falling asleep one night with my contacts in and now everytime I see a bright light my...	My daughter will turn 18 in June and wants to do laser surgery. She has been advised not to wear...	hi..i am a 19 year old male with a power of -2.75 in both my eyes if i do lasik...will it totally...
You know how you say 2 years without changing prescription to get LASIK. Do you mean no...	What is the average time that eyes corrected by LASIK will continue at 20/20? ...	I am shortsighted. I think 2.25 in each eye. I have now been told I have cataracts in both eyes,...
How long do the results of Lasik last ? My glasses prescription Nearsighted and astigmatic) have...	what are the 2 types of laser eye surgery? ...	hi, i am a 19 year old male jus finished my schooling...i wish to become a pilot but i have power...
Can Lasik surgery reduce the risk of developing in the future angle closure glaucoma? ...	Dear Dr Russo. My daughter has been looking forward to the day she could have lasik since she was...	Dear Dr. Russo, I would like to have both my eyes done at the same time is that OK ...
HI, I AM 24 YEARS OLD, AND UNLIKE MY OLDER BROTHER MY VISION DID NOT STOP. IT IS STILL DECREASING....	If i have lasik eye surgery does that mean i would never need glasses ever again? ...	I am a 52 yo male and just experienced a tear in my retina. I had a laser repair within 14 hours...
I am 46 yrs old, I am nearsighted and have astigmatism. My prescription is SPH -3.25, CYL -0.75,...	Hi Dr. Russo, I'm kinda worried that for the past couple day I'm seeing a black dot in my left...	i have accomodative esotropia would lasik help allign my eyes. ...
I was just evaluated by my doctor and told that my eyes (around -9.00 in each eye) could be brought...	all of a sudden I have developed black floaters in my left eye - will this go away by itself, or...	My prescription is very high (left eye -9.0, right eye -10.0, astigmatism -1.5 in both eyes). I...
Can i smoke weed after my prk surgery? If not, why? ...	I had eye surgery ten years ago. I am now needing glasses. My prescription is -1. Is it safe or...	I had Lasik 1 wk. ago. I am 45 and have presbyopia and was nearsighted. My distant vision is now...
Hi, I have pre-diabetes with fasting blood sugars around 105(drawing blood from the finger in...	I am a 66 year old man with good evesight but i need reading glasses whitch are 2.75 Can laser...	is it normal to still have red (residual blood -i guess) around my corneas 3 weeks after intralase?...
After I have had LASIK done, does it leave any visible marks on my eye? Will another eye doctor be...	IS IT BAD TO SMOKE WEED AFTER GETTING PRK DONE ...	I am intrested in interlace. i am very nrevous. i am 25 and my nearsideness is bad . my left eye is...
I have keratoconus, I have the blue cross blue shield medical insurance of Georgia, my question...	what do you think of interlace? ...	My contacts are +6.00 SPH, CYL -02.50, AX 180 left eye and +7.00 SPH, CYL -03.00, AX 160 right...
Hi, my eyes were -4.50 and -4.75 and I had PRK 2 weeks ago. I�ve had blurry vision (near and far)...	Hi, I'm male, 49 and went into LASIK with -2.5 in each eye. I am now 2 weeks post LASIK and have...	After Lasik surgery, i went for topography and i found that there is Inferior steepening on my...
i wear glasses only for reading. I assume that I am far sighted. This has only happened to me since...	I'm going into the air force and my vision needs to be atleast 20/50. I wear. -1.0 contacts. will...	Hi Dr. Dellorusso How longdo I have to wait after a touch up procedure to get pregnant? ...
I am 35 year old male. I have a high degree of nearsight (-8) and high degree of astigmatism (-4)...	hi dr.dello russo. sir i like to do operation on both of my eyes through LASIK SURGERY. sir,my...	hi doctor happy newyear i just wanted to get your opinion on something i will be 35 in april i am a...
Can you get lasic with a + perscription, I had heard you can only get it with a - is that true? ...	What is the approximate total cost for the procedure? I am a healthy 46yo male mildly nearsighted...	I am 53 years of age and scheduled monovision IntraLasik surgery in about one week. I just read...
How strong is the flap after Intralase? Can it ever be a strong as the original flap and is it...	I have blue cross of california medical insurance. Does this insurance cover any portion of the...	What percentage of patients need their lasik surgery redone in years to come? ...
At what age do you recommend lasik surgery? ...	can i go for warefront? ...	Do you see lasik being able to correct far sided issues in the future? Is there currently any...
I had laser surger in 2003, wavefromt. I now have kerataconus in both eyes, my right eye is worse...	I had lasik surgery performed in Capetown by a reputable Doctore last December. Within 3 months my...	How long after intralase lasik can you return to heavy weight training and running?? Thanks Doc ...
I am near sighted and also becoming farsighted to where I could probably use bifocals now, will...	I just had PRK surgery.. is it alright that I return to running if it has been 1 week since the...	Dear Sir: I am 45 yrs. old. Rt.eye is -7.0 and left eye is -7.25 w/slight astigmatism. Doctor is...
Will Lasik correct a slightly lazy eye? Thank you! ...	I had a short flap mishap with lasik surgery 3 weeks ago on my right eye. One week ago PRK was...	I am far sighted and have one slightly lazy eye. Can lasik surgery work for me? My contacts are...
I have a black spot that floats around in my left eye. It seems to move to my direct line of sight...	Where is Dr. DeloRusso has a offise in New Jersey? I want to talk to a specialist. ...	I had LASIK in both eyes for shortsightedness in 1999.Noy IOP has reading 19-21,and I am using...
I would like to take lasic treatment to my eyes ,i am wearing contact lenses for 9 yrs. Do i need...	is it too late for a 42 years woman to do the lasic surgery to her eyes? It is true that a person...	I have just been declined by a surgeon for lasik because he said my cornea thickness is "way below...
i am interested in having c3-R lasik surgery. I am considering to coming to you for the...	for how long after lasik surgery we should not rub our eyes?and if we rub them during sleep(approx....	i am 20 years old, my current prescription is -1.75 and -1.50. is lasik surgury feasible for this...
Dear Russo, is there any risk of becoming blind in the laser surgeries? What should be the...	can I wear colored contacts a few months after PRK procedure? ...	My husband would like to do lasik,but prescription is high +9.50 can he have it done, he is 52...
I am a myope (-4 both eyes), I would like to corect my vision through cirgury.I have read a lot of...	Hi doctor, I'm 21 years old and want to have Lasik. Am I old enough or do I need to wait a few more...	hello doctor what effect on pregnant women baby in lasik surgery ...
Hello Dr Joseph,D.R. I am doing a persuasive speech on "Is television harmful to children" I would...	Hi, I was diagnosed with keratoconus in both eyes and was advised that laser would not work in my...	Hello Dr. I had a post LASIK complication that caused a button hole in both eyes with epithelial...
I am very near-sighted. My contacts are -8.00 and -7.50. Is the technology advanced enough to give...	how much do you think l should budget for lasik?l have myopia -5.50 Lt eye, -6.60 Rt eye. ...	I have a prescription of +2.5 on each eye. I don't know if this means long or short sighted. I have...
My prescription is high (-9.5, -8.75). What are the chances that this can be corrected to 20/20...	my myopia is -6.00 in my rt eye and -5.50 in the lt.How do you think l might need for lasik?Do you...	Hi Dr. I am 28 yrs old female. i have been wearing glasses since for the past 22 yrs. I am tired of...
My prescription is Right- -3.75 BC- 8.90, Dia-14.50 CYL--1.00 Axis 170 Left Eye- all the same...	Dear Sir ,i have a high prescription in both eyes +7.50 and +8.50 also astigmastisam is there any...	Yes, sorry I forgot to let you know that was a follow up. You had told me Wavelight PRK is better,...
Hello Dr.Russo, why would you recommend Allegretto over Baucsch & Lomb Z100 ...just wondering...	I saw a new proceedure on "beyond tomorrow"...four small plastic implants around the cornea to...	my contacts are +7.00sph cyl -03.50 ax 010 left eye +0.700 -3.50 170 right eye . lasik possible...
Can you have Lasik surgery if you have permanent eye liner? ...	Hi Dr. Russo, I had standard Lasik surgery almost a month ago, and my left eye is healin perfectly...	Hello I was recommended for PRK procedure...which laser is better: Allegretto wave laser with...
Which laser do you recommend for wavelight PRK? And does the Wavelight Allegretto Eye Q laser out...	I am a 28 year old male who just had a evaluation done to see if I am able to get lasik eye...	can lasik surgery be perfomed over an eye in which I have had CK performed ...
Hi Dr. Dello Russo, My corneas are on the then side so I have two choices, PRK or Lasek. If...	I just had laser surgery to repair 4 retinal tears. Can I travel in 5 days'time? How long does it...	I am an IT professional and getting my Lasik done on December 13th. I wanted to know how many days...
i has lasik 7 months ago and have now found I was overcorrected. My right eye is +0.75 -0.75 and my...	My Eye presciption is right eye SPH-6 CYL-3 Axis 180� Left eye SPH-5 CYL-2.5 Axis 160�...Can i be a...	Hi Dr. Russo, I�ve done my research and I personally prefer PRK over Lasik. My eyes are in the...
I had a laser treatment done to seal the whole in my retina about one and half year ago. Can I...	can you have lasik done while pregnant? ...	i am 17 yrs old and do computer daily for 4-5 hrs daily will it affect the eyesight of people ...
If you have lasex vision does it give you 20/20 vision and will you be aloud to join the military? ...	can anyone have wavefront and is it safe ...	how would i correct long sighted ness ...
Is it possible to have glare and halos 8 years post lasik if you have never had it before. my son...	I had lasik surgery 8 months ago and i have been experiencing a small black spot when looking out...	Hello Dr I have kertakonis what causes this and is there any cure Thanks ...
What causes kertakonis and is there any cure for it ...	I had lasik 8 years ago. (-8.8, -8.5) So far it has been some of the best money I have ever spent. ...	Have there ever been any serious mistakes made in the process of LASIK? I would love for you to be...
i had a torn retina that was a pretty good size how long do i have to take it easy ...	With the Lasik procedure you perform, I can not grasp whether or not you have to cut into the...	Ihad Lasik Surgery over 8 uears ago. Now I need cataracts removed. What happens?? Can the...
I was one of the first patients to receive lasik surgery from you. I was one of the "experimental"...	I've been sleeping in my contacts for weeks now, and can I go blind if I keep on doing this? ...	What if I have Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy? Can I still have lasix & a transplant when the disease...
What is the difference in Custom Vue Lasik and customized IntraLASIK? ...	hello doctor this is my prescription right eye sph -8.5 CYL -1.25AXIS 20 lft eye SPH -8.5 CYL...	what about the new studies that shows lasik double the risk of poor night vision. ...
Is it okay to skydive after LASIX? Also, I plan on being a "space tourist" (someday when it is more...	Hi, I've been for my consultation and have been advised to have lasek based on the fact that I have...	Is that true that te flap never heals as you hear people saying in the internet? If it heals, why...
I am scheduled to have lasik surgery done in December with Dr.DelloRusso. If the result of surgery...	hello my eye pupil is 6m is it will be ok for me to make lasik?? beside that all the tests are...	I am experiencing corneal abrasions after cataract surgery. It's been 3 weeks now and my eyes feel...
I am 43 years old. Can you get cataract after Lasik surgery? Is it possible? If you do you do...	People are telling me that they had two evaluations before LASIK is done. I was not told to go for...	Is there a refractive surgeon in the Chicago area you would recommend? I went to Wheaton Eye...
Hi Doct. Ihave been done LASIK Sergury six month ago but I still see hallow around light espitally...	which eye laser treatment is better? ladar or visx? my ...	My cataract surgery in my first eye was undercorrected. I received a 19 dipoter lense when I...
If you were to have lasik performed on you what doctor or doctors would you go to? ...	Is there anyone in the industry well-known for fixing complications from initial lasik and/or doing...	My brother has been diagnosed with keratoconus. He is currently using hard lenses. He was told by...
Do long term contact wear use cause some loss of vision over time? ...	is it ok to get laser eye surgery while your pregnant ...	I see halos around lights and have never had laser surgery. I was told I am a good canditate and...
Hello Dr. I am 21 and I have a lazy Eye(Left). Would the patch work at my age? I have never been...	my contact prescription is -8.00 for both eyes. is it possible to get lasik still or is my...	Hi, my wife is booked for laser eye surgery next week, but she suspects she could be pregnant -...
I have very dry eyes and astigmatism, can i still wear colored contacts? ...	how long does lasik surgery last and how common is it to need additional surgery "enhancement"...	How many people benefit from this surgery per year? How many benefited last year. ...
tell us about cylinderical power ...	what is the expected side effect forbthe lasik operation after 20 years, or more 'for the long run'...	Hello Doctor, Can lasik treat the discoloration of both my scleras? If not, what would help? The...
Is there a minimum age for LASIK eye surgery in Australia? ...	what are the risk that a 16 year old can go through with lasik eye surgury ...	I had lasik eye surgery 7yrs ago and my eyes are blurry again and I have to squint to see the t.v....
Hi Doctor Russo, I suffer from extreme nearsightedness, my subscription is -12 in both eyes. ...	Hello, I ride dirt bikes and was wondering how long I should wait to ride again (in the dirt)...	I have POAG(primary open angle glaucoma) can I do skydiving? ...
My husband is considering Lasik surgery. His eyes get very irritated from seasonal allergies and...	My son is fourteen with amblyopia 2400. Is there anything that can be done? Also, I had lasik 5...	does the surgery have to be repeated every few years? ...
I visited 3 Lasik facilities and got there results as to the cornea thickness I have. 1st said 480...	My niece has red eyes al day, sun sensitive, watery ...	can it help with lazy eyes ...
what can happen to your eye if you continue to wear a torn contact ...	Hi I am 42 years old have reading glassess for 4 years just wandering would laser surgery help me...	I had cataract surgery in both eyes ,after 5 months i have floaters in 1 eye ..can this be...
Hi Doc, My contacts measure +3.25 in both eyes. They help me too see both for distance and...	Is IntraLase a better proceedure over microkeratome regardless of cornea thickness? ...	Are there higher risks of halo and starlight with the PRK preceedure over Lasik? ...
I am 53, use the computer all day to do my job and need 2.0 reading glasses only. Do I qualify for...	Hi Dr. Dello Russo, Is Lasek better than Lasik? which one do you prefered? Thanks, Ken ...	My contact correction is +4.75 and +5.25. Is this safely correctly by Intralase Lasik? ...
My contact prescription is 3.50 is that too high to be fully corrected ...	I am 45 years old and considering lasik treatment. I am short sighted and my prescription is -2.25...	Hi, Doctor, I am 26 years old I have a lazy eye, (left eye) can wear contacts and what possible...
I had RK surgery done about 17 years ago. Can I have lasik now? What is the success rate for people...	I'm going to a doctor that will get his IntraLase certification this Nov. 2, 2007 and he's offering...	I am 21 years old, I have an astigmatism in my right eye, and my current prescription is 1.75 in...
I am a 33 year old female who had laser surgery 10 years ago. My eye sight has regressed...I...	I need to know how much I going to pay for the first co