USAEyes Visitor Comments

Here's what others have said about USAEyes and our sister website ComplicatedEyes.org.

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Date:: 07 Nov 2005
Time:: 22:29:08

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Very good site! I like it! I just wanted to pass on a note to let you know what a great job you have done with this site..Thanks!

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06 Nov 2005

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03:27:58

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I think this website was very useful to me and I got the answers I needed. --Sarah-- Louisiana

Date:: 06 Nov 2005
Time:: 01:40:43

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Very good site!I just wanted to pass on a note to let you know what a great job you have done with this site..Thanks!

Date:: 06 Nov 2005
Time:: 00:23:57

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Very good site!I just wanted to pass on a note to let you know what a great job you have done with this site..Thanks!

Date:: 01 Nov 2005
Time:: 18:04:23

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I think . . . the information provided was helpful. I appreciate the links to information that was specific to my question, even though you really haven't examined me. Thank you for your assistance. I didn't realize that it could take so long for my eyes to settle into what will be my new vision.

Date:: 13 Oct 2005
Time:: 15:08:17

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Your site and the free opinion that I received (very promptly) from your expert have been tremendously helpful to me. I got much more information and in much greater detail than I could have hoped for. It was much more info than I have received from the doctors who handled my surgery and the ones in charge of my post-op period. Of course it is also very reassuring to get this data from someone who is completely independent of the group who sold me on the surgery! I no longer feel anxious about post-operative symptoms that I am experiencing following my PRK surgery. Thanks again so much. Michael Kensington, MD

Date:: 11 Oct 2005
Time:: 08:14:51

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I would like to thank you for your objective and scientifically accurate information. You resolved every doubt of mine regarding refractive surgery immediately and personally, paying a great deal of attention to detail. Thank you for your time and consideration. Christina, Athens (Greece)

Date:: 03 Oct 2005
Time:: 21:36:57

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Thanks for taking the time to provide insight into my problem with Acrylic vs Silicone lenses. Will let you know how I make out. nd

Date:: 29 Sep 2005
Time:: 18:09:28

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Very nice site. Will sure visit again!

Date:: 29 Sep 2005
Time:: 09:51:49

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Was browsing Google and found your site, enjoyed the reading, thanks

Date:: 29 Sep 2005
Time:: 07:26:57

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Very useful information was found thanks

Date:: 27 Sep 2005
Time:: 09:55:45

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Hey I really like the design/format of your site. You've come a long way!

Date:: 26 Sep 2005
Time:: 12:55:11

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I think . . .your website has been helpful.. I appreciated the quick response and will use your site in the future for reference in addition to my own physician. Thank you.

Date:: 25 Sep 2005
Time:: 23:54:21

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Great web site - lots of useful information!

Date:: 24 Sep 2005
Time:: 16:10:17

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Thank you. I liked your site very much and found it very informative.

Date:: 23 Sep 2005
Time:: 17:34:40

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Thank you for the resources.It is helpme, I come back tomorow

Date:: 22 Sep 2005
Time:: 20:03:48

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I was Web surfing about potential vision problems associated with RK years after surgery and, after wading through lots of confusing information, stumbled onto this site. I e-mailed my questions and got remarkably clear answers to every one of them. This is a terrific service! Thanks. Scott Aliso Viejo, CA

Date:: 20 Sep 2005
Time:: 22:20:20

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Thank you Mr. Hagele for your very quick responce to my questions. I have found your website valuable and helpful in evaluating what, if any, laser refraction correction I might seek. - John, North Chelmsford MA

Date:: 19 Sep 2005
Time:: 20:24:13

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This web site and one-on-one assistance was extremely helpful to me in figuring out my options for enhancement surgery.

Date:: 19 Sep 2005
Time:: 10:26:53

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I find your site in frirst time. I't si cool

Date:: 18 Sep 2005
Time:: 12:17:05

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Good site! Has found you in google.

Date:: 14 Sep 2005
Time:: 22:38:43

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I found your site in the google. Thank you!

Date:: 13 Sep 2005
Time:: 02:39:06

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This makes me speechless :) Very well done!

Date:: 12 Sep 2005
Time:: 22:50:16

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Thank you for your prompt, informative help. Very good website - I will certainly recommend your service to anyone considering laser surgery.

Date:: 12 Sep 2005
Time:: 21:26:27

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Extremely quick response from Mr. Glenn Hagele, very objective, very documented. Thank you very much for the fast reply. This service is really impressive.

Date:: 08 Sep 2005
Time:: 10:47:55

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I think . . . Dear Sir / Madam: I found the site to be extremely well constructed, and useful. It was very informative, and easy to understand - I mean it was in regular English. I am also grateful to Mr. Glenn Hagele for his prompt and accurate assessment of my problem, and his filtration of my options. This is truly a wonderful site for anyone considering surgery. Truly appreciate the effort to keep this going as a free service. Regs Shekhar Currently in India

Date:: 07 Sep 2005
Time:: 19:28:59

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I think . . .your web site is wonderful..helps relieve some anxiety. Thanks for your reply. sue, hs.ar.

Date:: 05 Sep 2005
Time:: 12:23:25

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Nice job :) Keep it up buddy!

Date:: 29 Aug 2005
Time:: 21:44:42

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I think this website was a great help and time saver in getting the information I was looking for. I would strongly suggest you use this website to gather information if you are looking into getting laser eye treatments!!! Rich - Nutley, NJ

Date:: 19 Aug 2005
Time:: 02:10:21

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This is, in my opinion, a very good and comprehensive website for people seeking information on both pre and post operative lasik. Thanks. E.G (Sydney)

Date:: 19 Aug 2005
Time:: 00:04:32

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Your site is realy very interesting.

Date:: 12 Aug 2005
Time:: 21:21:22

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I think that after visiting multiple web sites, this one has been the most helpful in explaining the causes and effects of complications from Lasik. Loyd Hunell Walnut Creek, CA

Date:: 09 Aug 2005
Time:: 19:11:01

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Thanks for being the number one source for everything belonging to eyes.

Date:: 05 Aug 2005
Time:: 10:44:23

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Very organized. Impressed.

Date:: 25 Jul 2005
Time:: 18:19:54

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This site is really superb!!! Thank you for you work!

Date:: 22 Jul 2005
Time:: 11:33:41

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I think . . .the website is great. It is certainly one of the most informative websites regarding my own specific query (pupil size and LASIK/IOLs). David Edinburgh, UK

Date:: 22 Jul 2005
Time:: 08:39:19

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I think . . . that the website and is great and I actually wish there was more data! Adam

Date:: 22 Jul 2005
Time:: 08:37:33

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Hi! Nice site. I've found lots of interesting information! Good luck! Max

Date:: 10 Jul 2005
Time:: 06:13:37

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Anthony, 21, Philadelphia, PA The best website and information for anyone who had refractive surgery or is considering it. Mr. Hagele is the best source of information for information for any refractive surgery situations. He helped to change my life by providing incredible information when all else could not. Thank you Mr. Hagele and I will keep you posted on my progress. Thank you.

Date:: 02 Jul 2005
Time:: 13:45:54

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I think . . .Your website is great for those that needs their eyesight corrected. I thought Amy was doing wishes of all illness but my mistake. See when I was 39 I had my first stroke till I was 43 which I am now. I wish someone can find a cure for Lupus cause that was what I had because my friend I was healed by are Lord Jesus and I've been prasing his name everyday. I'm trying to find people to help me have one big celebration of life. For those who don't believe and for those that do believe in are Lord Jesus what a wonderful day that would be. My second wish would of been swim with the dolphins I couldn't do that because of being sick and my husband lost his job because the company went over seas, and we are losing are home do to finance problems due to his lay off and my dr.s bills and hospital bills. I'm a strong fan of Amy's I even sang most of her songs in church when I was able she is truly one great lady who went threw some barreiers but with God's help she came threw and still let God give her a hand And she took itand let God lead in a direction that she did not expect. I went threw similar things as Amy I guess that's why I admire Her so much. Now Amy keep up the wonderful things the Lord has bless you with you go girl and may GOD BLESS YOU!!!! your friend in Christ Lynette Benick of PA

Date:: 30 Jun 2005
Time:: 22:25:42

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I think . . . that the website and is great and I actually wish there was more data. When deciding to do lasik surgery, I think I researched about every site that I could and only found minimal information. (All sites pretty much said the same thing, but did not go into detail as I would wish). I relied heavily on interviewing people who had the surgery. It is obvious that more statistical data is not published because results "other than 20/20" data would probably not be positive for lasik surgeons. But as a person wanting lasik, I still think I would have taken the risk, even if statisics showed that you may have 20/20 vision, but as a result of 20/20 vision a certain percent do not have clairty, night vision etc. There is no good data on that type of information. In addition, speaking for myself and others who take a longer time to heal or have side effects, I really would like more data concerning the side effects vs the percentage of folks who have them, what type of laser was used, age, gender, prescription (prior), and what things can be done to help with the healing process or even what can be done if your eyes don't heal. I understand that my surgeon should be answering all of these questions, but this is information I would have like to see prior to getting the surgery and would like to see now as some sort of support and to know that it has happened to others too. There are a lot of chat/e-mail sites where people place their concerns and fears, but do not get real responses. I don't think that many people who have positive results will broadcast as much as those who have negative results. I also wonder how many people are telling the truth when it comes to the side affects. I know that I am kind of embarrassed to admit to people who told me "don't do it" that things are not all perfect in my vision world. I think what you are doing here with your website is very good and I hope you are able to carry it to the next step. I am willing to fill out any survey you many need to add data for statistical information that may help not only patients, but surgeons who can look at the information and learn from it. I only hope I make the correct choice now with the enhancement surgery. I cannot get any advice if it is even beneficial for me to go to a surgeon with a specific type of laser, etc. I will have to go into this blind folded as I did with the first surgery. Thank you, Lynette Myers Castle Rock, Colorado

Date:: 29 Jun 2005
Time:: 20:59:10

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I think that the information on CK, NearVision CK, and monovision were very informative and provide a very descriptive picture of the procedures.

Date:: 29 Jun 2005
Time:: 01:52:15

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Thanks for your quick response, Glenn. I'm optimistic about the new technology available for unfulfilled LASIK patients. Brandy, Athens, Georgia

Date:: 24 Jun 2005
Time:: 23:49:13

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Mr. Glenn Hagele thank you very much for your informative and fast response! You made me feel relieved with your informative answer (the feeling that I don't have to kick my doctor ass). :) Your answer is right on target about ignoring my right eye; the eye without surgery.

Date:: 24 Jun 2005
Time:: 04:50:51

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Of all the web sites I visited to get help from complications from LASIK surgery, yours has been the most informative and helpful. I received honest answers and a good referral. Post Lasik Sufferer Walnut Creek

Date:: 16 Jun 2005
Time:: 13:03:54

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i love it thanks for this site

Date:: 15 Jun 2005
Time:: 00:24:12

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Nice site. Cool Guestbook. Good luck !!!

Date:: 24 May 2005
Time:: 15:42:09

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Thanks for the very informative and timely response. Cathy Dayton, OH

Date:: 18 May 2005
Time:: 23:28:01

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I think . . . That the response time was amazing! Because of the anxiety eye surgery can generate it is greatly appreciate that there are great resources like this website than can really help! Miriam -San Diego, CA

Date:: 15 May 2005
Time:: 23:55:25

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I think you are great! Thank You!

Date:: 14 May 2005
Time:: 07:18:34

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I think . . .This is a brilliant site. I'm going to work in a Lasik clinic. I've done most of my research on your site. I now feel I can go in there with confidence. Thank you - Marie from Cape Town

Date:: 11 May 2005
Time:: 11:21:43

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Thanks Glenn for your quick response. I was not aware that RLE was an option for people with a healthy (pre-cataract) lens. Your site is very informative and empowers the consumer to get the facts before they embark on any surgical procedure.

Date:: 26 Apr 2005
Time:: 13:06:32

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I think . .this was a very good and detailed letter that you sent me. My doctor is learning how to do this and wants to purchase the equipment. I am not sure I want him to try it too soon as it is very detailed and I thank you soo much for all of the information.Darlene Olson, Holmen, Wis.

Date:: 25 Apr 2005
Time:: 23:54:30

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Great website with great doctors. I wrote the doctors on this website and they were extremely quick replying and very thorough with their explanation. USAEYES.org is defiantly one of top sources for refractive surgery information. Thank you so much for your help on my quest to solve my refractive problems. Anthony, 21, Philadelphia

Date:: 25 Apr 2005
Time:: 11:01:39

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I want to thank the people responsible for this web site and especially GLENN HAGELE for answering my question in such a caring and professional manner. THANK YOU. Luis from Illinois.

Date:: 02 Apr 2005
Time:: 08:15:40

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Hi,I think your web site is great. I sent you a question and I had an answer the next day.My name is Martha and I live in Sylacauga, I do plan on having my eyes checked like you said and see what the Dr. says, I am very much interested in the surgery. Thanks so much for your information.,,,Martha

Date:: 01 Apr 2005
Time:: 18:16:25

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I think . . . your website is great. I have learned a lot from it. Thanks for your prompt reply to my question regarding monovision. I am still conflicted but your response is helpful. Thank you. Mary from NJ

Date:: 01 Apr 2005
Time:: 15:36:50

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I think . . .Very nice site!!

Date:: 31 Mar 2005
Time:: 11:50:52

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I appreciated your timely response to my question. I had sent an e-mail to another website on LASIK and never did receive a response. All over the internet there is information on how you shouldn't do LASIK with an autoimmune disease, but I couldn't get information on my specific situation. I didn't want to waste my time going in to get a consultation done if MS was going to automatically take me off of the "good" candidate list. Thanks!

Date:: 21 Mar 2005
Time:: 03:26:07

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I find this website very useful as a neutral database on Refractive Surgery. I wish there was a topic on "post-op Quality of vision". (ie how you can measure that the operation has been successful with more parameters than the classical 20/20 which doesn't take into account other effects) (ie a WYSIWYG toolkit) I was looking for some information about Epi-lasik. Glenn dropped me an email with very interesting content. Thank you. Since then I started a wiki on this subject to collect information on this technique. Olivier Seres (Paris, France)

Date:: 17 Mar 2005
Time:: 09:43:02

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I think . . .this service is very helpful. All my questions were answered very quickly and they seem very knowledgable. Thank you for you help.

Date:: 26 Feb 2005
Time:: 22:05:15

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I think . . . That the Lasik websites are a good reference to provide an honest understanding of the side effects of Lasik... I read this and other sites before making my decision. Based on the following: 1. Was my prescription "average" 2. Did I have any other "red flags that suggested that i shouldn't have Lasik. 3. Highlighted the importance of having a good surgeon. My update is that I am almost 72hrs post surgery and I can see 20/16 right and 20/10 left. After more than 20 yrs wearing glasses, my brain is having some trouble adjusting, but that part is coming along as well. Please read and understand all the risks, and become knowledgeable before undertaking this procedure! Green Bay WI

Date:: 24 Feb 2005
Time:: 10:21:49

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i had LASIK surgery 2 years ago. I now dont go out at night,and n longer enjoy sports in the afternoon, as i cringe at the thought of the sun going down. too may hallows and starbursts!!

Date:: 17 Feb 2005
Time:: 10:06:14

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Mark Wadsworth,IL Glenn, Thanks for your comments. Trying to reach a decision is difficult, but with your added knowledge giving an outside opinion (other than my doctor) helps me enormously. Thank you.

Date:: 16 Feb 2005
Time:: 13:49:29

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I think . . .this has been very helpful. This site has allowed me to know what questions to ask when I didn't even know enough to ask them. I am truly greatful for the time and energy spent on this site. This was one of those times where as a patient I had no one to turn to in the medical community, and needed some advice and guidance. I appreciate this level of knowledge more than you could ever know! Kim from Dallas area

Date:: 11 Feb 2005
Time:: 01:42:32

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think your service are very quick. many eye centers have not answered. i will follow up on your advice. my name is helen and i live in levittown, new york. thanks again. . . .

Date:: 09 Feb 2005
Time:: 16:54:02

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I think your services were great. I got a quick answer that was precise and right on target. V.C.

Date:: 09 Feb 2005
Time:: 00:52:11

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This forum is great, like others have mentioned its hard to know who to believe. Ones eyes are so important, but not always covered by insurance and sometimes I feel pulled by personal or corporate interest. Thanks for advice on post - op problems (mine are happening 7 yrs post lasik and may or may not be related to the surgery). This kind of problem is harder to find good information on that problems occurring right after surgery. shad

Date:: 08 Feb 2005
Time:: 18:45:38

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This site is the most important source of information available for those persons considering Lasik surgery. A tremendous amount of work went into creating USAEyes.org, and it would be a true pity for someone to go into surgery without looking through the site. Perhaps "50 tough questions for your LASIK doctor" is the most crucial section to read, although all are important. Patients must realize that not all doctors are alike, and they must know the considerations necessary for choosing a good one. This site will help you do that. Its reading is not a luxury, but a necessity. LASIK surgery is serious stuff. Thank you, Glenn. Dale, NY

Date:: 08 Feb 2005
Time:: 13:48:38

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I think . . . I found the web-site and Glenn's prompt, easy to follow response very useful in aiding my decision regarding a proposed enhancement procedure. The original intralase treatment has given me an over-correction and irregular corneal surface. Based on what Glenn said, I believe there is no need to rush into a second treatment (it has been less than 3 months).

Date:: 05 Feb 2005
Time:: 20:23:02

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Dear USAEyes, I have written to you this past September about my CK (conductive keratoplasty) experience. I don't have anything good to say about CK and I wouldn't recommend it to any baby boomer seeking better close up vision. CK didn't work for me, it only left me with blurry close vision and some distorted far vision. I still have to wear reading glasses to read, see photos and even to see the food I'm eating. CK has left me with an undercorrection over my pupil and and overcorrection below my pupil (astigmatism). After 8 months post CK, my doctor at [redacted] Eye Clinic, Dr [redacted] in Maumee, Ohio, has refunded my $1500. I will never know what CK could have done for me. But I want to thank you so much for being out there, listening to me and offering your suggestions. I am very afraid to have any kind of enhancement done at this time. I will just wait. Currently I am seeing another specialist who is working with me using different contact lenses as you suggested. I need to know if my distorted far vision and blurry close vision is due to this irregular corneal steeping. Thanks again. Paula Clark

Date:: 04 Feb 2005
Time:: 13:38:15

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HI. ;-) This is site it's very great and cool design.

Date:: 31 Jan 2005
Time:: 21:06:43

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I think . . .You have a very informative website. I just found out I have cataracts and am considering the Crystalens procedure. I am farsighted with astigmatism. I am 56, with uncorrected vision that is not too bad, but I don't feel has ever been as corrected as it should have been, although I have been wearing glasses since the Sixth Grade. Wish Me Luck Johnny Louisville, TN

Date:: 11 Jan 2005
Time:: 15:16:14

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Excellent and speedy response. I was extremely impressed with the time Mr. Glenn Hagele took to craft his detailed response. I would highly recommend this site.. Addrian Atlanta, GA

Date:: 09 Jan 2005
Time:: 17:27:19

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God bless you all and your relief efforts. Pastor William O'Hair [email redacted]

Date:: 08 Jan 2005
Time:: 19:17:07

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I think . . . Glenn, thank you so much for responding to the questions regarding having surgery again on my eyes, which I had RK surgery on 8 years ago. I have printed off your comments which I found very useful and I will take this to my optometrist. I will definetly use your website again if I have anymore questions. I will recommend it to any of my friends or family that have questions regarding their eyesight. Thanks again, Debbie Commerce, MI

Date:: 07 Jan 2005
Time:: 13:45:36

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Dear Glenn, Thank you very much for such a fast reply, I am impressed! Some of the simplistic explanations added the "what it means to your vision" aspect to the parameters of the aberration measurement I should, as an engineer having studies some optic, understand (and think I do). Cheers

Date:: 04 Jan 2005
Time:: 15:38:44

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This is an excellent service to those who have had, or are thinking about refractive surgery. Thanks so much for taking the time to set this site up. This is exactly how the web can and should assist people. Tom, Victoria Canada.

Date:: 02 Jan 2005
Time:: 20:22:15

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First of all, I was very impressed with the quick response I received of all my questions. Imagine, I received an email that same evening! I also liked the unbiased opinion I received pointing out the pros and cons of the procedure I was considering having done to my eyes. Overall, extremely pleased with the service. Miriam League City