Child & Contacts - Should I take him to another doc?

My 12 year old son is near sighted and wants to try contacts because several
of his classmates have started wearing them. He has been seeing the same
pediatric ophthalmologist since he was born (the doc is good). The way
contacts are presribed at his medical group is that his assistant does the
fitting and teaches the child how to use contacts.

My son has had two 30 minutes sessions with the female assistant and he has
not been able to put them in & take them out. I asked her to give me
contacts so that my son could practice at home, but she said, "For safety, I
cannot give you contacts unless he puts them in & takes them out in front of
me."

So, we have another session next week but I highly doubt that my son can
suddenly handle contacts. The point that I'm making is, "Is it a standard
procedure not to give contacts to me (and my son) in this situation?"
Without contacts, how can my son practice and how can I teach him? I don't
know how many sessions my son would need.

Can I ask for the prescription and order contacts on-line? Thanks.

On 23 Jun, 17:42, "FKS" <f...@fks.com> wrote:
> My 12 year old son is near sighted and wants to try contacts because several
> of his classmates have started wearing them. He has been seeing the same
> pediatric ophthalmologist since he was born (the doc is good). The way
> contacts are presribed at his medical group is that his assistant does the
> fitting and teaches the child how to use contacts.
>
> My son has had two 30 minutes sessions with the female assistant and he has
> not been able to put them in & take them out. I asked her to give me
> contacts so that my son could practice at home, but she said, "For safety, I
> cannot give you contacts unless he puts them in & takes them out in front of
> me."
>
> So, we have another session next week but I highly doubt that my son can
> suddenly handle contacts. The point that I'm making is, "Is it a standard
> procedure not to give contacts to me (and my son) in this situation?"
> Without contacts, how can my son practice and how can I teach him? I don't
> know how many sessions my son would need.
>
> Can I ask for the prescription and order contacts on-line? Thanks.

Let me tell you something: contacts are very uncomfortable to wear. My
friend who wears them --I wear specs-- says that when she first got
them, they felt like she had sand in her eyes for weeks. Also, you can
lose contacts *very* easily; I doubt your 12yr old would enjoy
spending a good 15 minutes looking for a plastic disc the size of a
dime, when he could be out playing or studying. Just get him a pair of
stylish Flexon --they're the kind you could run over w/ a freight
train and they wouldn't break-- glasses w/ lenses that are:

Apochromatic --correct chromatic abberations in all three primary
colors; not achromatic, they only correct two primary colors--
Atoric --corrects spherical abberations in all directions; not
aspheric, they only correct the x, y, and z axes--
ECM-9 polycarbonate --even thinner than normal CR-39 polycarbonate--
Anti-reflective coating --reduces glare; you can see clearer--
Anti-scratch coating --duh!--
Photochromic coating --makes the lenses change from clear to dark in
sunlight; w/ contacts you'd need a pair of superexpensive sunglasses--

Something cool you can do w/ eyeglasses you can't do w/ contacts:
widen your eyes, look over the lenses, and sardonically grin and show
your teeth; this creeps all my friends out.

If he really doesn't want to wear eyeglasses, get an opthalmologist to
do wavefront LASIK on his eyes.

Hope this helps!!!

On 23 Jun, 18:49, DarkProtoman <Protoman2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 23 Jun, 17:42, "FKS" <f...@fks.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > My 12 year old son is near sighted and wants to try contacts because several
> > of his classmates have started wearing them. He has been seeing the same
> > pediatric ophthalmologist since he was born (the doc is good). The way
> > contacts are presribed at his medical group is that his assistant does the
> > fitting and teaches the child how to use contacts.
>
> > My son has had two 30 minutes sessions with the female assistant and he has
> > not been able to put them in & take them out. I asked her to give me
> > contacts so that my son could practice at home, but she said, "For safety, I
> > cannot give you contacts unless he puts them in & takes them out in front of
> > me."
>
> > So, we have another session next week but I highly doubt that my son can
> > suddenly handle contacts. The point that I'm making is, "Is it a standard
> > procedure not to give contacts to me (and my son) in this situation?"
> > Without contacts, how can my son practice and how can I teach him? I don't
> > know how many sessions my son would need.
>
> > Can I ask for the prescription and order contacts on-line? Thanks.
>
> Let me tell you something: contacts are very uncomfortable to wear. My
> friend who wears them --I wear specs-- says that when she first got
> them, they felt like she had sand in her eyes for weeks. Also, you can
> lose contacts *very* easily; I doubt your 12yr old would enjoy
> spending a good 15 minutes looking for a plastic disc the size of a
> dime, when he could be out playing or studying. Just get him a pair of
> stylish Flexon --they're the kind you could run over w/ a freight
> train and they wouldn't break-- glasses w/ lenses that are:
>
> Apochromatic --correct chromatic abberations in all three primary
> colors; not achromatic, they only correct two primary colors--
> Atoric --corrects spherical abberations in all directions; not
> aspheric, they only correct the x, y, and z axes--
> ECM-9 polycarbonate --even thinner than normal CR-39 polycarbonate--
> Anti-reflective coating --reduces glare; you can see clearer--
> Anti-scratch coating --duh!--
> Photochromic coating --makes the lenses change from clear to dark in
> sunlight; w/ contacts you'd need a pair of superexpensive sunglasses--
>
> Something cool you can do w/ eyeglasses you can't do w/ contacts:
> widen your eyes, look over the lenses, and sardonically grin and show
> your teeth; this creeps all my friends out.
>
> If he really doesn't want to wear eyeglasses, get an opthalmologist to
> do wavefront LASIK on his eyes.
>
> Hope this helps!!!- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Almost forgot. Dr. Leif Hertzog in Long Beach, CA is my internist's,
and soon to be my, opthalmologist. http://www.hertzogeyeassociates.com

On Jun 24, 6:49 am, DarkProtoman <Protoman2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 23 Jun, 17:42, "FKS" <f...@fks.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > My 12 year old son is near sighted and wants to try contacts because several
> > of his classmates have started wearing them. He has been seeing the same
> > pediatric ophthalmologist since he was born (the doc is good). The way
> > contacts are presribed at his medical group is that his assistant does the
> > fitting and teaches the child how to use contacts.
>
> > My son has had two 30 minutes sessions with the female assistant and he has
> > not been able to put them in & take them out. I asked her to give me
> > contacts so that my son could practice at home, but she said, "For safety, I
> > cannot give you contacts unless he puts them in & takes them out in front of
> > me."
>
> > So, we have another session next week but I highly doubt that my son can
> > suddenly handle contacts. The point that I'm making is, "Is it a standard
> > procedure not to give contacts to me (and my son) in this situation?"
> > Without contacts, how can my son practice and how can I teach him? I don't
> > know how many sessions my son would need.
>
> > Can I ask for the prescription and order contacts on-line? Thanks.
>
> Let me tell you something: contacts are very uncomfortable to wear. My
> friend who wears them --I wear specs-- says that when she first got
> them, they felt like she had sand in her eyes for weeks. Also, you can
> lose contacts *very* easily; I doubt your 12yr old would enjoy
> spending a good 15 minutes looking for a plastic disc the size of a
> dime, when he could be out playing or studying. Just get him a pair of
> stylish Flexon --they're the kind you could run over w/ a freight
> train and they wouldn't break-- glasses w/ lenses that are:
>
> Apochromatic --correct chromatic abberations in all three primary
> colors; not achromatic, they only correct two primary colors--
> Atoric --corrects spherical abberations in all directions; not
> aspheric, they only correct the x, y, and z axes--
> ECM-9 polycarbonate --even thinner than normal CR-39 polycarbonate--
> Anti-reflective coating --reduces glare; you can see clearer--
> Anti-scratch coating --duh!--
> Photochromic coating --makes the lenses change from clear to dark in
> sunlight; w/ contacts you'd need a pair of superexpensive sunglasses--
>
> Something cool you can do w/ eyeglasses you can't do w/ contacts:
> widen your eyes, look over the lenses, and sardonically grin and show
> your teeth; this creeps all my friends out.
>
> If he really doesn't want to wear eyeglasses, get an opthalmologist to
> do wavefront LASIK on his eyes.
>
> Hope this helps!!!- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Hi
Your suggestion regarding the use of lens instead of contacts was
good,but lastly you have rocemended Lasik,which is not right,I'm not
sure as to whether you are of the fact that a wave front corneal
correction or a Lasik or Zyoptix for that matter can be done only for
those who have attained the age of 22 years,with a power stability for
two years.Check on this .Read and Refresh for yourself.

You may be a good candidate if you:
Feel that spectacles/contact lenses are a nuisance in your job,
sporting activities or
personal life
Suffer from the effect of scattered light (aberrations)
Have been told that your pupils are too big, or your corneas too
thin,for standard treatment
Need vision correction and have a prescription range of up to - 12.00
dioptres sphere
and - 7.00 cylinder
Have had stable vision for the past 2 years
Have healthy eyes, good general health and are not taking medication
that affects the healing process
Are older than 21
What can Zyoptix correct?
Personal factors to consider
Career Implications:
People in certain occupations - e.g. the Armed Forces or the Police -
may be prohibited from undergoing laser treatment. Always ask your
employer for advice.

Age:
Your surgeon might think it wise to postpone treatment if you are
under 21.

Time, after-care and commitment:
The treatment itself only takes a few minutes, but all the tests and
aftercare visits over a 3-month period will require your time and
commitment. You might also need check-ups at 6 and 12 months.

Money
Zyoptix may be more expensive than standard LASIK.

PLEASE NOTE: Only your surgeon can determine if you are a suitable
candidate for Zyoptix, based on appropriate diagnostic tests and your
medical history.

Medical factors to consider
You will probably be told you are unsuitable for Zyoptix if you have
contraindicated eye or health problems.

Ocular (eye) health:
Your surgeon will examine you for severe dry eye conditions,
infections, allergies, any corneal abnormalities or eye disease
(either existing or within your family) that could affect the healing
process.

General health:
Your surgeon will check with you that you do not suffer from diseases
that prevent you from having laser treatment and may well contact your
GP. You will have to postpone your treatment if you are pregnant or
breast-feeding.

Medication:
Certain medicines might interact with the drops you will be given.
Some examples are - medication for migranes (triptans), hormone
replacement therapy (HRT) antihistamines and others. Your surgeon will
advise you if and how your medication effects laser treatment. Be sure
to tell your surgeon about any current or past health problems.

What prescription range can Zyoptix correct?
People may not realise how suitable they are for laser treatment,
because they wrongly believe that their eyes are not weak enough. In
fact, many patients with mild to moderate prescriptions undergo LASIK.
But because Zyoptix removes less tissue than Bausch and Lomb standard
LASIK, it can be performed on people previously unsuitable for laser
eye treatments - such as those with higher prescriptions.

The limit of what can be corrected varies from person to person, from
surgeon to surgeon and from machine to machine. As a general guide,
the Zyoptix system can correct:

To about -12.00 dioptres of near-sight.
The range for astigmatism is up to - 7.00 dioptres (with near-sight)
Alternatives if you are not suitable for Zyoptix
Most people who want Zyoptix are able to have it, but if not, your
surgeon will be happy to discuss alternatives with you. For example,
PRK or prescription implanted intraocular lenses may be good
alternatives. A few people may have to accept the fact that they are
going to need spectacles or contact lenses - and it is worth knowing
that Bausch and Lomb manufactures a contact lens that can be worn
continuously for up to 30 days. This new range is called PureVision
and corrects up to - 9.00 dioptres.

Zyoptix: widening the scope...
Zyoptix means that people whose eyes were unsuitable for laser surgery
may now be able to undergo treatment... reflecting your outlook

Improving your working life is not the only reason to choose Zyoptix.
Many active people who wear glasses or contact lenses feel they can
never realise their full potential in the sports and games they enjoy
so much... Talk to the clinic today, change your whole perspective.
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On Jun 23, 8:42 pm, "FKS" <f...@fks.com> wrote:
> "Is it a standard
> procedure not to give contacts to me (and my son) in this situation?"

Certainly. the last thing you would want is for your son to get home
and not be able to remove his contact lenses. the rule in my office,
and in most all other offices I imagine, is that if you can't put your
contacts in, then take them out, and then put them in again, then you
can't leave the office with them. no one wants to answer an emergency
call at midnight because a child can't remove their contact lens.

> Without contacts, how can my son practice and how can I teach him? I don't
> know how many sessions my son would need.

some people require a long time to learn to put their contacts in.
when I started wearing them it took me 2 visits on successive days to
learn to get them in and take them out. its difficult to overcome
your innate blink reflex.

what part of the contact lens insertion and removal process is the
most difficult for your son? if his problem is that he blinks
excessively then he can practice at home touching his sclera (white
portion of eye) with the edge of his finger to desensitize himself.
sometimes it helps to switch contact lens trainers-- someones style or
technique in teaching a person may work better for a particular
personality.

> Can I ask for the prescription and order contacts on-line? Thanks.

if you live in the US, then yes. if your son gets a final approved
contact prescription then it is your right under law to get a copy.

On 23 Jun, 21:27, "Churie." <Sureshvatul...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Jun 24, 6:49 am, DarkProtoman <Protoman2...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On 23 Jun, 17:42, "FKS" <f...@fks.com> wrote:
>
> > > My 12 year old son is near sighted and wants to try contacts because several
> > > of his classmates have started wearing them. He has been seeing the same
> > > pediatric ophthalmologist since he was born (the doc is good). The way
> > > contacts are presribed at his medical group is that his assistant does the
> > > fitting and teaches the child how to use contacts.
>
> > > My son has had two 30 minutes sessions with the female assistant and he has
> > > not been able to put them in & take them out. I asked her to give me
> > > contacts so that my son could practice at home, but she said, "For safety, I
> > > cannot give you contacts unless he puts them in & takes them out in front of
> > > me."
>
> > > So, we have another session next week but I highly doubt that my son can
> > > suddenly handle contacts. The point that I'm making is, "Is it a standard
> > > procedure not to give contacts to me (and my son) in this situation?"
> > > Without contacts, how can my son practice and how can I teach him? I don't
> > > know how many sessions my son would need.
>
> > > Can I ask for the prescription and order contacts on-line? Thanks.
>
> > Let me tell you something: contacts are very uncomfortable to wear. My
> > friend who wears them --I wear specs-- says that when she first got
> > them, they felt like she had sand in her eyes for weeks. Also, you can
> > lose contacts *very* easily; I doubt your 12yr old would enjoy
> > spending a good 15 minutes looking for a plastic disc the size of a
> > dime, when he could be out playing or studying. Just get him a pair of
> > stylish Flexon --they're the kind you could run over w/ a freight
> > train and they wouldn't break-- glasses w/ lenses that are:
>
> > Apochromatic --correct chromatic abberations in all three primary
> > colors; not achromatic, they only correct two primary colors--
> > Atoric --corrects spherical abberations in all directions; not
> > aspheric, they only correct the x, y, and z axes--
> > ECM-9 polycarbonate --even thinner than normal CR-39 polycarbonate--
> > Anti-reflective coating --reduces glare; you can see clearer--
> > Anti-scratch coating --duh!--
> > Photochromic coating --makes the lenses change from clear to dark in
> > sunlight; w/ contacts you'd need a pair of superexpensive sunglasses--
>
> > Something cool you can do w/ eyeglasses you can't do w/ contacts:
> > widen your eyes, look over the lenses, and sardonically grin and show
> > your teeth; this creeps all my friends out.
>
> > If he really doesn't want to wear eyeglasses, get an opthalmologist to
> > do wavefront LASIK on his eyes.
>
> > Hope this helps!!!- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Hi
> Your suggestion regarding the use of lens instead of contacts was
> good,but lastly you have rocemended Lasik,which is not right,I'm not
> sure as to whether you are of the fact that a wave front corneal
> correction or a Lasik or Zyoptix for that matter can be done only for
> those who have attained the age of 22 years,with a power stability for
> two years.Check on this .Read and Refresh for yourself.
>
> You may be a good candidate if you:
> Feel that spectacles/contact lenses are a nuisance in your job,
> sporting activities or
> personal life
> Suffer from the effect of scattered light (aberrations)
> Have been told that your pupils are too big, or your corneas too
> thin,for standard treatment
> Need vision correction and have a prescription range of up to - 12.00
> dioptres sphere
> and - 7.00 cylinder
> Have had stable vision for the past 2 years
> Have healthy eyes, good general health and are not taking medication
> that affects the healing process
> Are older than 21
> What can Zyoptix correct?
> Personal factors to consider
> Career Implications:
> People in certain occupations - e.g. the Armed Forces or the Police -
> may be prohibited from undergoing laser treatment. Always ask your
> employer for advice.
>
> Age:
> Your surgeon might think it wise to postpone treatment if you are
> under 21.
>
> Time, after-care and commitment:
> The treatment itself only takes a few minutes, but all the tests and
> aftercare visits over a 3-month period will require your time and
> commitment. You might also need check-ups at 6 and 12 months.
>
> Money
> Zyoptix may be more expensive than standard LASIK.
>
> PLEASE NOTE: Only your surgeon can determine if you are a suitable
> candidate for Zyoptix, based on appropriate diagnostic tests and your
> medical history.
>
> Medical factors to consider
> You will probably be told you are unsuitable for Zyoptix if you have
> contraindicated eye or health problems.
>
> Ocular (eye) health:
> Your surgeon will examine you for severe dry eye conditions,
> infections, allergies, any corneal abnormalities or eye disease
> (either existing or within your family) that could affect the healing
> process.
>
> General health:
> Your surgeon will check with you that you do not suffer from diseases
> that prevent you from having laser treatment and may well contact your
> GP. You will have to postpone your treatment if you are pregnant or
> breast-feeding.
>
> Medication:
> Certain medicines might interact with the drops you will be given.
> Some examples are - medication for migranes (triptans), hormone
> replacement therapy (HRT) antihistamines and others. Your surgeon will
> advise you if and how your medication effects laser treatment. Be sure
> to tell your surgeon about any current or past health problems.
>
> What prescription range can Zyoptix correct?
> People may not realise how suitable they are for laser treatment,
> because they wrongly believe that their eyes are not weak enough. In
> fact, many patients with mild to moderate prescriptions undergo LASIK.
> But because Zyoptix removes less tissue than Bausch and Lomb standard
> LASIK, it can be performed on people previously unsuitable for laser
> eye treatments - such as those with higher prescriptions.
>
> The limit of what can be corrected varies from person to person, from
> surgeon to surgeon and from machine to machine. As a general guide,
> the Zyoptix system can correct:
>
> To about -12.00 dioptres of near-sight.
> The range for astigmatism is up to - 7.00 dioptres (with near-sight)
> Alternatives if you are not suitable for Zyoptix
> Most people who want Zyoptix are able to have it, but if not, your
> surgeon will be happy to discuss alternatives with you. For example,
> PRK or prescription implanted intraocular lenses may be good
> alternatives. A few people may have to accept the fact that they are
> going to need spectacles or contact lenses - and it is worth knowing
> that Bausch and Lomb manufactures a contact lens that can be worn
> continuously for up to 30 days. This new range is called PureVision
> and corrects up to - 9.00 dioptres.
>
> Zyoptix: widening the scope...
> Zyoptix means that people whose eyes were unsuitable for laser surgery
> may now be able to undergo treatment... reflecting your outlook
>
> Improving your working life is not the only reason to choose Zyoptix.
> Many active people who wear glasses or contact lenses feel they can
> never realise their full potential in the sports and games they enjoy
> so much... Talk to the clinic today, change your whole perspective.
> Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Program Policies - Google Home- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Oh yeah...

<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message >> Can I ask for the prescription and
order contacts on-line? >
> if you live in the US, then yes. if your son gets a final approved
> contact prescription then it is your right under law to get a copy.
>

I know that I can order contacts online in the US. Are you saying that my
son's contact prescription still need a final approval? The lenses were
ordered according to the ophthalmologist's prescription. So, I thought that
instead of secheduling sessions with the assistant, I might simply order the
same contacts and train my son at home (I'm a long time contact user, so I
know what to do.)

On Jun 24, 9:40 am, DarkProtoman <Protoman2...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 23 Jun, 21:27, "Churie." <Sureshvatul...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jun 24, 6:49 am, DarkProtoman <Protoman2...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > On 23 Jun, 17:42, "FKS" <f...@fks.com> wrote:
>
> > > > My 12 year old son is near sighted and wants to try contacts because several
> > > > of his classmates have started wearing them. He has been seeing the same
> > > > pediatric ophthalmologist since he was born (the doc is good). The way
> > > > contacts are presribed at his medical group is that his assistant does the
> > > > fitting and teaches the child how to use contacts.
>
> > > > My son has had two 30 minutes sessions with the female assistant and he has
> > > > not been able to put them in & take them out. I asked her to give me
> > > > contacts so that my son could practice at home, but she said, "For safety, I
> > > > cannot give you contacts unless he puts them in & takes them out in front of
> > > > me."
>
> > > > So, we have another session next week but I highly doubt that my son can
> > > > suddenly handle contacts. The point that I'm making is, "Is it a standard
> > > > procedure not to give contacts to me (and my son) in this situation?"
> > > > Without contacts, how can my son practice and how can I teach him? I don't
> > > > know how many sessions my son would need.
>
> > > > Can I ask for the prescription and order contacts on-line? Thanks.
>
> > > Let me tell you something: contacts are very uncomfortable to wear. My
> > > friend who wears them --I wear specs-- says that when she first got
> > > them, they felt like she had sand in her eyes for weeks. Also, you can
> > > lose contacts *very* easily; I doubt your 12yr old would enjoy
> > > spending a good 15 minutes looking for a plastic disc the size of a
> > > dime, when he could be out playing or studying. Just get him a pair of
> > > stylish Flexon --they're the kind you could run over w/ a freight
> > > train and they wouldn't break-- glasses w/ lenses that are:
>
> > > Apochromatic --correct chromatic abberations in all three primary
> > > colors; not achromatic, they only correct two primary colors--
> > > Atoric --corrects spherical abberations in all directions; not
> > > aspheric, they only correct the x, y, and z axes--
> > > ECM-9 polycarbonate --even thinner than normal CR-39 polycarbonate--
> > > Anti-reflective coating --reduces glare; you can see clearer--
> > > Anti-scratch coating --duh!--
> > > Photochromic coating --makes the lenses change from clear to dark in
> > > sunlight; w/ contacts you'd need a pair of superexpensive sunglasses--
>
> > > Something cool you can do w/ eyeglasses you can't do w/ contacts:
> > > widen your eyes, look over the lenses, and sardonically grin and show
> > > your teeth; this creeps all my friends out.
>
> > > If he really doesn't want to wear eyeglasses, get an opthalmologist to
> > > do wavefront LASIK on his eyes.
>
> > > Hope this helps!!!- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > Hi
> > Your suggestion regarding the use of lens instead of contacts was
> > good,but lastly you have rocemended Lasik,which is not right,I'm not
> > sure as to whether you are of the fact that a wave front corneal
> > correction or a Lasik or Zyoptix for that matter can be done only for
> > those who have attained the age of 22 years,with a power stability for
> > two years.Check on this .Read and Refresh for yourself.
>
> > You may be a good candidate if you:
> > Feel that spectacles/contact lenses are a nuisance in your job,
> > sporting activities or
> > personal life
> > Suffer from the effect of scattered light (aberrations)
> > Have been told that your pupils are too big, or your corneas too
> > thin,for standard treatment
> > Need vision correction and have a prescription range of up to - 12.00
> > dioptres sphere
> > and - 7.00 cylinder
> > Have had stable vision for the past 2 years
> > Have healthy eyes, good general health and are not taking medication
> > that affects the healing process
> > Are older than 21
> > What can Zyoptix correct?
> > Personal factors to consider
> > Career Implications:
> > People in certain occupations - e.g. the Armed Forces or the Police -
> > may be prohibited from undergoing laser treatment. Always ask your
> > employer for advice.
>
> > Age:
> > Your surgeon might think it wise to postpone treatment if you are
> > under 21.
>
> > Time, after-care and commitment:
> > The treatment itself only takes a few minutes, but all the tests and
> > aftercare visits over a 3-month period will require your time and
> > commitment. You might also need check-ups at 6 and 12 months.
>
> > Money
> > Zyoptix may be more expensive than standard LASIK.
>
> > PLEASE NOTE: Only your surgeon can determine if you are a suitable
> > candidate for Zyoptix, based on appropriate diagnostic tests and your
> > medical history.
>
> > Medical factors to consider
> > You will probably be told you are unsuitable for Zyoptix if you have
> > contraindicated eye or health problems.
>
> > Ocular (eye) health:
> > Your surgeon will examine you for severe dry eye conditions,
> > infections, allergies, any corneal abnormalities or eye disease
> > (either existing or within your family) that could affect the healing
> > process.
>
> > General health:
> > Your surgeon will check with you that you do not suffer from diseases
> > that prevent you from having laser treatment and may well contact your
> > GP. You will have to postpone your treatment if you are pregnant or
> > breast-feeding.
>
> > Medication:
> > Certain medicines might interact with the drops you will be given.
> > Some examples are - medication for migranes (triptans), hormone
> > replacement therapy (HRT) antihistamines and others. Your surgeon will
> > advise you if and how your medication effects laser treatment. Be sure
> > to tell your surgeon about any current or past health problems.
>
> > What prescription range can Zyoptix correct?
> > People may not realise how suitable they are for laser treatment,
> > because they wrongly believe that their eyes are not weak enough. In
> > fact, many patients with mild to moderate prescriptions undergo LASIK.
> > But because Zyoptix removes less tissue than Bausch and Lomb standard
> > LASIK, it can be performed on people previously unsuitable for laser
> > eye treatments - such as those with higher prescriptions.
>
> > The limit of what can be corrected varies from person to person, from
> > surgeon to surgeon and from machine to machine. As a general guide,
> > the Zyoptix system can correct:
>
> > To about -12.00 dioptres of near-sight.
> > The range for astigmatism is up to - 7.00 dioptres (with near-sight)
> > Alternatives if you are not suitable for Zyoptix
> > Most people who want Zyoptix are able to have it, but if not, your
> > surgeon will be happy to discuss alternatives with you. For example,
> > PRK or prescription implanted intraocular lenses may be good
> > alternatives. A few people may have to accept the fact that they are
> > going to need spectacles or contact lenses - and it is worth knowing
> > that Bausch and Lomb manufactures a contact lens that can be worn
> > continuously for up to 30 days. This new range is called PureVision
> > and corrects up to - 9.00 dioptres.
>
> > Zyoptix: widening the scope...
> > Zyoptix means that people whose eyes were unsuitable for laser surgery
> > may now be able to undergo treatment... reflecting your outlook
>
> > Improving your working life is not the only reason to choose Zyoptix.
> > Many active people who wear glasses or contact lenses feel they can
> > never realise their full potential in the sports and games they enjoy
> > so much... Talk to the clinic today, change your whole perspective.
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Sigh of relief or ignorance or both accept and try to be practical.

On Jun 24, 12:21 am, "FKS" <f...@fks.com> wrote:
> <p.clar...@gmail.com> wrote in message >> Can I ask for the prescription and
>
> order contacts on-line? >
>
> > if you live in the US, then yes. if your son gets a final approved
> > contact prescription then it is your right under law to get a copy.
>
> I know that I can order contacts online in the US. Are you saying that my
> son's contact prescription still need a final approval? The lenses were
> ordered according to the ophthalmologist's prescription. So, I thought that
> instead of secheduling sessions with the assistant, I might simply order the
> same contacts and train my son at home (I'm a long time contact user, so I
> know what to do.)

The prescription is not generally given until the fitting process is
complete, which includes the follow-up visits. Your son cannot have a
follow-up visit unless he has been able to take the lenses home and
wear them, and he won't be permitted to take them home until he can
handle them. There is no use arguing about this situation, and it
appears as though your son is just not ready for contact lenses. Why
are you forcing the issue?

There are things you can do with your son at home, including teaching
him how to hold his eyes open and touch his eyes.

DrG

On Jun 23, 8:42 pm, "FKS" <f...@fks.com> wrote:
> My 12 year old son is near sighted and wants to try contacts because several
> of his classmates have started wearing them. He has been seeing the same
> pediatric ophthalmologist since he was born (the doc is good). The way
> contacts are presribed at his medical group is that his assistant does the
> fitting and teaches the child how to use contacts.
>
> My son has had two 30 minutes sessions with the female assistant and he has
> not been able to put them in & take them out. I asked her to give me
> contacts so that my son could practice at home, but she said, "For safety, I
> cannot give you contacts unless he puts them in & takes them out in front of
> me."
>
> So, we have another session next week but I highly doubt that my son can
> suddenly handle contacts. The point that I'm making is, "Is it a standard
> procedure not to give contacts to me (and my son) in this situation?"
> Without contacts, how can my son practice and how can I teach him? I don't
> know how many sessions my son would need.
>
> Can I ask for the prescription and order contacts on-line? Thanks.

don't give up yet on trying the contacts - he'll eventually get the
hang of it.
if at the ophthalmologists office it doesn't work out try going
elsewhere for another trial/fitiing.