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Toddler Eyeglasses Recommendation
My 19 month old was just identified as having a significant astigmatism and needs glasses. Does anyone have suggestions as to where to buy? ...
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- I had horrible experiences everywhere except Wheaton Eye Clinic and VisionWerks. We bought the Nike Flexion at Wheaton Eye Clinic (pretty costly) and then purchased 2...
- I just recently got glasses for my 4 year old who has Down syndrome. The only advice I would give is to get wire frames. When he takes them off he rips them off. Th...
- I took my 3 year old son to Wheaton Eye Clinic, the Ped docs are very good and the vision center is awesome as well. Doctors Osterlee and Kipp both work out of Wheato...
Has Anyone Had Lasik Eye Surgery?
My husband had his done a year ago, and we are pleased with the results, mainly becuz he astigmatism, and were afraid it wasn't fixable. ...
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- My husband had a consultation with Dr Booth, but went with Dr Whitman (Key-Whitman, you've prob seen the commericials) I'm sure Dr Booth is good, but his office is lik...
- Dr. Boothe did my Lasik. Of course, he is the most experienced, which is why I chose him. However, you feel as if you are with a herd of cattle because he does the s...
- My brother had lasik almost 4 years ago, and loves it! He went to Dr Booth. My father in law just had it last week, also with Dr Booth. His brother had it last mont...
What Is Your Opinion on Vision Therapy?
For almost a century, eye exercises have been promoted as a way to strengthen vision and ease nearsightedness and astigmatism, much like exercise for the ...
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- My daughter was diagnosed with this too in 2nd grade. I have very mixed feelings. Her case was not severe, and she was not ADD. I believe it is a real deficit but I...
- When I was in school, many kids using their fingers to track. I recall kids using book marks to help with the reading. Your son is young. Some kids grasp reading right...
- Personally I'd do some research on the internet and see if there's a program that you could do with your son at home. When our children are struggling, we as parents w...
Lasik Vision Correction
I had very bad astigmatism and had worn glasses since I was 8. I was near the top of where they actually say it's "too" much for Lasik. ...
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- I had Lasik back in 2001, and it was one of the best things I ever did! I had terrible vision, and am now 20/20 and have been for 7 years. One thing, though, that ...
- I'd recommend Key-Whitman also. I'm very impressed. My DH had his done in January he has 20/15 vision now.
- I saw Dr. Beebe with the Cornea Associates in Dallas. Since they deal specifically with the cornea and not just doing Lasik, I felt more comfortable. I had a great...
Seeking Advice
I also have some astigmatism in each eye. I'm not a good candidate for laser ... My vision is 1.75 in my left and 5.00 in my right (and astigmatism), ...
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- I have not personally done this but know several people who have. They haven't had any problems whatsoever with adjusting to the difference.
- My mom (65) wears 1 contact lense. She has no issues with it. Good uck!
- I have never done this, but like the last poster do know many people who have and have never had an issue. If you don't wear it you may risk your sight getting worse, ...
Desperately Seeking a GOOD Eye Doctor
I have a very heavy astigmatism and need toric lenses. Does anyone know of a really good eye doctor? It doesn't matter where they are as long as they are ...
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- Hi R., Dr. Susi is absolutely EXCELLENT, Orlando Eye Associates I believe it's called. ###-###-#### (cute huh? get it? 20/20?) He's on Lake Underhill just off the 408...
- Have you tried the Florida Eye Clinic on Kirkman Road [MetroWest area]? Pamela Helbling is the optometrist's name and the phone number is ###-###-#### [she's been ver...
- Have you tried the Eye Associates of Winter Park? They are wonderful. Dr. Sandy Barker is the best.
Seeking LASIK Surgery in Denver Metro Area
I had a huge astigmatism in both eyes and supposedly back then, they couldn't correct this with Lasik, but Dr. Heuer did. I am 20/10 in both eyes even now. ...
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- Hi-I went through TLC Laser Eye Centers and had a really good experience. My outcome was excellent. They are not a company that offers 2 for 1, but when I was dealing ...
- I used Dr. Karen Heuer for my Lasik nine years ago and she is awesome! She will give you a free consultation and will be completely honest with you about your eyes. ...
- My husband had LASIK done at the 20/20 Institute. As far as your specific eye situation, I'm not sure what they would charge. His eyes were pretty "standard" so he did...
Looking for a Good Pediatric Opthamologist in Tomball/klein Area
He is in glasses b/c he is near sighted and has astigmatism (correcting his focus via glasses is what fixed his muscle issues), but 6 kids in his first ...
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- R., We take our son who is 7 to Dr. Evelyn Paysee at Texas Childrens Hospital. We see her at the Woodlands clinic at Hwy 242 and I-45. Their number is ###-###-####. ...
- Dr. Aaron Miller in Tomball. We love him. Hi, we live in Cypress 290/Telge. My son was born premature and has worn glasses since he was six months old. It's ok i...
- I know you are in the Tomball area, but i would really suggest you take him to Texas Children's Hospital for a second opinion. Thier clinic is scheduled next to the ho...
Eye Doctor That Is Good with Kids
My husband and I have been going to Dr.Barr for years - very bad eyes! And astigmatism. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- I like Dale Barr, at the eye clinic on Union, near Foxworthy. I don't have the number on me right now. My 6 year old just got glasses last school year (although he s...
- Dr. Polhemus in Los Gatos (http://lgeyecare.com/). I strongly recommend her. She was already my eye doctor, but she and her partner spoke at my daughter's preschool ...
- When my daughter was 2 years old her ophthalmologist figured out that she would need glasses. She recommended we go back in a year when my DD was old enough to actuall...
Vision Therapy & Progressive Lenses - Is This Really Needed?
(She has an astigmatism in one eye) My question is, is it possible to have a OD just sell services that are really needed? I'm thinking I should get another ...
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- Sorry for the late response.... I don't know what area you are in, but I have been an optician in the Corpus Christi area for several years. Progressive lenses also ca...
- Try an opthamologist! they deal with the health and condition os the eye:)
- If you are in The Woodlands area--check out Dr. Li, he is adjacent to the Sam's Club in the Portofino center. I know at first I was like no way am I going to an eye d...
