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 Jul 29th - Aug 3rd 2012 
 
(1st Aug - 31st Aug)
 
Designer specs are great but maybe you’d still rather go sans glasses. Wondering if you’re a good candidate for LASIK or ReLEx?
 
LASIK and ReLEx can treat myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness) and astigmatism, reducing your dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
 
Curious about the possible side effects? Come and ask!
 
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Dr. Mohamad Rosman Bin Othman
Associate Consultant 
Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service
Singapore National Eye Centre
 
 
 
Posted by ried1990
Hi. i have a high degree myopia about 600 plus in each eye. and previously i went for a check to see if im suitable for lasik. the specialists say i have a thin cornea and lasik might not be suitable as the chances are 40%unsuccessful to 60%successful. They also reccomended ICL.
What about ReLEx/Flex? is it a better alternative for thin cornea cases? and what about PRK and Epilasik?
 
 
 
Posted by s1258610h
Hi,
 
My son is 13 years old and his height is 173.30 cm.  Weight is 61.00 kg.   In his recent school health assessment, the remarks was that he is too tall for age and to be review next year.  Could you plse advise whether I should be concerned?  Does being too tall for his age poses a problem for him and what are the problems, implications etc..  I am 151 cm and my husband is about 165 cm.
 
Thank you.
 
 
 
Posted by s1258610h
Hi,
 
My son is 13 years old and his height is 173.30 cm.  Weight is 61.00 kg.   In his recent school health assessment, the remarks was that he is too tall for age and to be review next year.  Could you plse advise whether I should be concerned?  Does being too tall for his age poses a problem for him and what are the problems, implications etc..  I am 151 cm and my husband is about 165 cm.
 
Thank you.
 
Angeline Tan
 
 
 
Posted by p1071663
Hello.
My 9 year-old daughter has been wearing glasses for two years. However, from early this year, I noticed that one of her eyes kept going out of focus. The optometrist said that she should wear her glasses all the time , even when watching TV.
The problem is, her eye is still getting out of focus.
Can Lasik/ ReLEx help?
Does she need to be reviewed by a specialist first?
Thank you,
Rafeeda
 
 
 
Posted by marycheong
Hi. I am 54years old female.  My myopia is very high, both eyes are 1050 deg. Astigmatism is 50 for both eyes. Using Bi focal spectacles now; my hyperopia is 200 deg. Am I suitable to do Rasik.
 
Thanks you
 
 
 
Posted by gracehobbs
Hi, I'm currently breastfeeding my 6 months old baby.  I heard it's not advisable to do LASIK while breastfeeding, is that true?
thanks.
Grace
 
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