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Old 23rd Dec 2005, 20:25
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PhilM
 
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A step in the right direction, I'm glad to see the CAA want to drop the refractive limits.....least theres willing!

I wonder how I stand now? Pre-LASIK I was >-8D I am currently -0.5D (20/40 uncorrected).

Whilst I am well within limits now, I wasn't "before", wonder if the CAA would be looking to scrap the "pre-operative" limits with refractive surgeries. I see no point in them, surgery can't "fall off" like a pair of -8D glasses can!

Only thing I can see being "bad" about having >-8D preop is an increased risk of retinal detachment....

Any thoughts? (Maybe time I spoke to the CAA?)
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