George wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Any astronomer contemplating LASIK eye surgery must read the latest
> issue of "SKY and TELESCOPE" magazine for the most detailed article I've
> seen on this subject: "LASIK EYE SURGERY for the Amateur Astronomer". It
> doesn't just apply to amateur astronomers as this magazine is read and
> respected by many in professional and amateur circles. It is nice to see
> the pros and cons presented in an objective fashion.
>
> Figures (in color) are fantasic, showing, among other things, figuring
> the cornea, measuring the wavefront, fingerprinting the eye, examples of
> glare, halo, double vision, visual simulations, and my favorite...
> seeing stars with perfect vision v. wavefront lasik v. traditional lasik
> via the point spread function. A real eye opener IMHO.
>
> Other subjects covered include testimonials from astronomers, "going for
> a tune-up",and a nice list of LASIK pros and cons.
>
> If you are interested in maintaining or obtaining better vision, you owe
> it to yourself to read the aricle. It appears in the September/05 issue.
>
> George
I have received requests for copies or scans of this magazine article,
however that is not within my province, sorry. I suggest that if you do
not have a copy available in your location that you contact Sky and
Telescope for a copy. They can be reached at:
Sky and Telescope
49 Bay State Road
Cambridge, MA 02138-1200
(or) phone at 800 253 0245 (or) 617 864 7360
(or) web site at Skyandtelescope.com
BTW, I am not affiliated with the organization. I need to mention too
that the full issue also has articles on "Vision Quest: Optimizing Your
Eyes For Astronomy", and "Spectacles For Spectacular Skies", in addition
to the aforementioned LASIK article. This would be a good issue to
obtain as a personal copy. The figures, illustrations and color probably
wouldn't look as good with a copy made on a scanner.
George
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