LASIK is a complicated topic, despite all the advances in recent years. My feeling, after exploring it carefully (research, c. 1999-2010), was that the risks were not worth it "for me."

Someone can "discuss" dry eyes with a practitioner, or "ask about risks," and they'll seem to have all the answers. Understand that's part of the pitch, though. No different, frankly, then asking a Mercedes Benz sales associate why exactly I should spend $175K on that...

(Inspired by a C-D thread, March 2014)

My late father (d. 2011) was not terribly fond of technology. But he did what he had to, and used what he was comfortable with until his departure at age 81.

c. 2001 I gave him a tolerable desktop computer. He dealt with it. Later he upgraded, on his own. Lather, rinse, repeat. He got himself on the Internet for email, and later for news surfing. When sorting his accounts, after he was gone, I found most of his accounts and...

We have made a terrible mistake on making this move east, we have an opportunity to go back but this move cost us so much money that we will have to wait for some time and not sure I can take it.

Before anyone makes a move to a new city first go and stay a length of time, and also don't let family, friends or anyone else guilt you into it! I have been very involved in this new community, been out there making acquaintances and trying to establish routine. People have been friendly,...

My Wife was hurting something fierce yesterday, and decided to go to the Emergency Room to get a shot in her back! (This is a huge thing, when she goes and cant stand the pain... says it was like fire all down her leg).

The Doctor in the ER says she has a bulging disc, and thats why she is in so much pain now.

FINALLY, at least we know what it is, and can get it treated! Now, we look for a Neurosurgeon to handle the disc, because of the nerves inside the spine. ...

Please explain b/c I don't think so! :p