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Old 19th Jul 2008, 10:01
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DB777
 
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Thanks Jon

I would like to get a second opinion and learn more before I commit to anything.

I know there are alot of cowboys that do Laser Surgery and don't want to end up going down the wrong path.

I need to do it and would rather do it right initially so if I can/do decide to follow my license then my eyesight won't become an obstacle.

Can you recommend a company/optician that would give a more accurate service, or even confirmation right now that this is an option for me?

Knowledge is power and at the moment my knowledge on the subject is limited.

This is my current prescription

Right:
Sph +0.75
Cyl - 6.75
Axis 25

Left:
Sph 0.50
Cyl -4.50
Axis 152.5

I have no idea what each value means relative to the JAA/CAA standards. I would be grateful for any guidance.

The truth is even though i'm not solely considering LASIK so I can pursue my license, it is a large factor. If through some weird unconsidered twist that my current prescription is within the parameters and I would pass the Class 1 then I would probably not have it. Even then though I suspect as my eyes deteriorate further it would then become a problem once I had a license!

Any guidance/resources/recommendations greatly received by people in the know.

DB
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