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From: majka@ubc-visi
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Subject: Radial Keratotomy
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Date: Sun, 9-Oct-83 17:51:33 EDT
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Posted: Sun Oct  9 17:51:33 1983
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From: Marc Majka <majka@ubc-vision.UUCP>

I am NO EXPERT in opthalmology, but I recently heard a discussion about
Radial Keratotomy at a Opthalmological convention.  The main points I
remember are:

1. It is a surgical procedure which involves extensive changes to the eye.
   It should therefore, like any surgury, should not be undertaken without
   careful consideration.

2. It does not seem to be permanent.  The lens slowly recovers its old shape.

3. It does not ALWAYS work perfectly. (pay your money and take your chances)

4. It is expensive, and there are some "slashers" in the business.

The best information and advice you can get is from a DOCTOR!