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  1. cdmike112

    The PRK process from start to finish

    Nugget, I am applying with the Marine Corp for an SNA slot. From what I gather it is a different process than the Navy. I actually had to have a complete flight physical and a waiver granted by NAMI before the Marine Corp would offer me a flight contract. I guess the Navy guys finish this stuff...
  2. cdmike112

    The PRK process from start to finish

    My waiver was submitted to NAMI in late April. On my last check up with my doctor it stated that I was still taking FML. On top of that I experienced starbursting for 3+ months after the procedure, which was also documented in my paper work. My waiver was approved a week and a half ago. From...
  3. cdmike112

    Starbursting after PRK

    I went to a reputable doctor, who has performed over 20,000 surgeries and is currently the VISX West Coast Medical Advisor, and trains many of the new doctors in the area. My treatment zone in both eyes was 8mm, my dilated pupils where 6mm.
  4. cdmike112

    Starbursting after PRK

    I had CustomVue PRK on Nov. 20th 2008. I am currently just under 5 months post op, 20/15 in both eyes but still experienceing some starbursting. It has slowly gotten better over the past month. I was wondering what other peoples experience has been and how long it took for their starbursting to...
  5. cdmike112

    PRK & BDCP Decision

    Thanks for the advice, I kind of figured that, I will ask him about it after he has filed out my chart. My doc is a prior navy opthamologist, thats why I chose him, he said he understands the process and still knows some of the guys at NOMI. He guranteed me he would do anything he could to help...
  6. cdmike112

    Fully Furnished Condo on the Water -$600/mo in Pensacola

    Seems like a great deal, wish i was there.
  7. cdmike112

    PRK & BDCP Decision

    Yes I have seen continual improvement, it was pretty quick at first but as of lately my improvement has slown down, my vision is extremely crisp in the morning when i wake up but slowly gets worse through out the day. I have an eye doctors appointment on friday to check my improvement, I will...
  8. cdmike112

    PRK & BDCP Decision

    I am 6 weeks post op, my vision is 20/15L, 20/20R, my vision seems to deteriorate in low light situations and at night, I am also having slight starbursting at night. It is kind of frustrating but hopefully my night vision will improve. Let me tell you its hard being patient but things will...
  9. cdmike112

    Nugget61's PRK Process

    I had PRK on Nov. 20th, my vision before was -3.50 in both eyes with a slight astigmatism in my right eye. The day after my surgery I was tested at 20/20 in both eyes. On Monday Nov. 24th I had my bandage contacts removed and my vision again tested. My right eye deteriorated a bit to 20/30 and...
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