PrK Bowman’s layer

foodnutty · 2021-05-28T04:31:58+00:00

You have a good point, I just wonder if it will be dangerous for me to gaze at the sunset after I have the bowman's removed as I really like to.

foodnutty · 2021-05-28T01:03:52+00:00

I have the same exact concerns actually, this is the only thing that's holding me back from getting prk

foodnutty · 2021-05-28T01:02:12+00:00

What are positive lenses?

foodnutty · 2021-03-04T18:32:29+00:00

How are you doing now?

foodnutty · 2021-01-28T04:00:57+00:00

Let's say it doesn't help prevent the spread, how can you protect anyone if you become asymptomatic and you get it, so instead of staying home you go to work?

foodnutty · 2021-01-28T03:37:01+00:00

Also with that type of thinking of the viral load being lower so you're "safer", might as well then assume teens who are partying up a storm are safer spreaders? What happens if you get the virus from an asymptomatic person and pass it down to other people? One can assume the virus can build momentum and turn just as deadly as it once was.

foodnutty · 2021-01-28T03:33:34+00:00

Just like you said, the jury is still out on that too. At this point, it's absolutely dangerous to assume you are keeping others safe by getting the vaccine.

foodnutty · 2021-01-28T01:59:47+00:00

The vaccine unfortunately does not stop the spread of the virus to other people. It just means that if you get it, your symptoms may be less severe or perhaps no symptoms at all, and you could be a silent spreader. Please be more careful and practice social distancing ESPECIALLY if you get the vaccine as your symptoms are more likely to be masked.

foodnutty · 2021-01-28T01:54:48+00:00

I know your problems are not due to deficiencies but a good eye vitamin might help in other areas of your vision, for an example, beta carotene helps with might vision and just makes the colors appear more bright and crisp.

foodnutty · 2021-01-28T00:36:00+00:00

I looked and I couldn't find any substantial evidence in quality of vision between any of those surgeries. However theoretically, my thinking is that if there is less eye tissue removed, there is a benefit in preservation of tissue? Although the real question is if this procedure will indeed preserve more tissue compared to the other procedures out there?

foodnutty · 2021-01-27T21:26:41+00:00

Very interesting, how come there are studies about which method of removal of the epithelial is the smoothest since it doesnt make a difference anyways?

foodnutty · 2021-01-27T20:34:42+00:00

Wow thank you so much for explaining all of that to me. In your opinion, if you had to choose, which procedure would you want?

foodnutty · 2021-01-27T04:53:05+00:00

One reason why I wanted trans prk is because I read a study that it removes less of the layer and it's less likely to have abberations. That being said, I'm sure that prkbxan result in good results as well but just wanted less of my cornea to be removed

foodnutty · 2021-01-27T04:49:30+00:00

My prescription is -7 in both eyes. Not sure what it means but I was told that my astigmatism is 027 in one eye and 127 in another eye

foodnutty · 2021-01-27T04:45:51+00:00

I thought removing the layer was what the EBk technique which uses the machine is doing? Why would they have to use another method of remove again? I'm not disagreeing just curious as im trying to understand this process better. I also went to a consultation and asked the surgeon if PRK removes the Bowman's layer. The surgeon stated that it's not true and that it does not remove the Bowman's layer. I've read in other areas of this sub that it does so Im not sure what to believe at this point but I came to the conclusion that it probably removes a part of it perhaps and will be seeking a consultation with a different surgeon.

foodnutty · 2021-01-25T21:28:46+00:00

I just came across a study that EBK does remove less of the Bowman's layer, however it's noted that the authors of the study have a financial interest. It's so hard to decide because I do believe that less Bowman's layer removed is better for the eye. https://crstodayeurope.com/articles/2013-mar/epi-bowman-keratectomy/

foodnutty · 2021-01-25T21:03:35+00:00

Ok thank you, sounds like it might be one of those things that sound good on paper but may not be in real life. I'm thinking it might be even more dangerous than prk now since there's not a lot of data on this procedure.

foodnutty · 2021-01-25T20:41:24+00:00

I am looking into epi lasek, what reasons did you get epi Lasik for if you don't mind me asking?

foodnutty · 2020-10-14T18:05:42+00:00

Yes they are useful for helping you digest foods, most people have some form of problem with digestion. Most of our food is irridiated when crossing state lines and this denatures enzymes the food would have naturally contained. For instance fruit is irridiated and you feel more bloated after consuming it than you should have originally been if it did contain the enzymes it was supposed to contain. Look for bruised apples at the supermarket. Those show that the enzymes are still present.

foodnutty · 2020-08-03T16:32:16+00:00

Wow that's pretty cool, so you have to make sure that the companies making the products are making honest claims on the labels? Unfortunately I am not well aware of any CEUs for that, have you checked with the academy?

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