Two Year Mark

I nearly forgot that it has been two years since I had the ICL procedure performed. Everything is the same - going very well. No regrets. I still get the white line glare -- but I rarely notice it. All is the same as previously reported. I'm scheduled to see an Ophthalmologist next week -- I don't imagine any earth shattering news. Seeing new doctors since I left my home city - so we'll see what they have to say! I guess one thing I've learned is that I want to find an optometrist - or preferably an Ophthalmologist - who knows something about ICLs. That is proving to be a challenge due to lack of information available in the search process (Zoc Doc, etc. usually says if the Dr. is a LASIK or PRK doc, but not if they know ICLs...we're still a rare breed I guess!).

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  1. Piece of Hope10 March 2016 at 12:16

    Hi... i just had my icl 15 days ago. And i belueve i see what you refer to as white line. It is like look thru plastic especially when u blink and i hate it. It happenes.to my right eye. Talked to the doctor and he is saying everything is fine.


    Yet i dont believe its fine

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  2. Piece of Hope10 March 2016 at 12:16

    Hi... i just had my icl 15 days ago. And i belueve i see what you refer to as white line. It is like look thru plastic especially when u blink and i hate it. It happenes.to my right eye. Talked to the doctor and he is saying everything is fine.


    Yet i dont believe its fine

    ReplyDelete

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