Unfortunately, when a new procedure such as IDET comes out, many people jump on the bandwagon. In turn, I suspect that this procedure is being done too often and many times for the wrong reasons. The strict indications for who should have the procedure include a person who has failed an aggressive rehabilitation program and who has low back pain without significant extension of pain into the legs. Read more…
Pain
patients, procedure, rehabilitation program
Postoperative day 1
On Saturday, Dec. 20, I awoke at 6 a.m. and carefully opened my eyes. The shields were partially blocking my view. Everything seemed less blurry than last night, but I had to be sure. I quietly worked my way to the window and slowly opened the blinds. I carefully removed the eye shields and looked toward our car. I could read the license place on our car from the second floor of our hotel room! I let out a whoop and quickly put on my pants and boots. I ran outside and looked around me at a beautiful world. Read more…
Vision Correction
pelicans, procedure, provider
For years, I have compiled the features of an ideal procedure, from a patient’s and a doctor’s perspective. These features included safety and effectiveness for almost any range of nearsightedness and astigmatism, ease of the procedure for the doctor and patient, little or no discomfort during or after, quick visual recovery, visual stability, negligible long-term effects, and minimal side effects. The procedure should also be suited to being done bilaterally. LASIK has all these qualifications. My decision was made. Read more…
Vision Correction
astigmatism, myopia, procedure