Archive for the ‘Astigmatism’ Category

• Dr. Chynn responds to a patients queries

  Thursday, September 11th, 2008

  Romain V: My insurance is through United Health Care and I am employed through BNP PARIBAS. 
  Dr. Chynn: I am a UHC provider so bring your insurance card with you when you come in for your free consult so that we can bill some of the cost to them.We have done some of your colleagues so […]

• Dr. Chynn Answers a Patient’s Queries

  Monday, August 25th, 2008

  Dr. Emil Chynn clarifies some of the concern’s of  a skeptic patient, Erin L. :
  Erin :  My inurance is through Cigna.
  Dr. Chynn : I am a Cigna insurance provider, so bring in your card when you come in for your free consultation as we can bill them for part of your cost.
  Erin : I use Soft Daily […]

• Inquiry about LASIK/LASEK after RK for Asigmatism

  Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

  Alan F. writes:
   
   
  I had RK in the 70’s for Astigmatism and my vision has not been great for the last 2 years. My doctor recomended glasses which I am reluctantly using. I wondered if your type of Laser Surgery would work? If so I will make an apointment, I live in NYC.
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  Dr. Chynn replies:
   

  Alan,
  You can’t […]

• LASEK and Astigmatism questions

  Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

  Steve P writes:
  I’m considering LASIK/LASEK. I’m 47, general good health, wearing contacts that are -6.5 (L) and -7.5 (R) with a small amount of astigmatism.
  Dr. Chynn replies:
   this is an average Rx, the same as mine before my surgery 10 yrs ago, and I also had astigmatism, so don’t worry
  The one complication is that […]

• Dr. Chynn Answers Questions About Lasek for Astigmatism and Myopia

  Monday, December 3rd, 2007

  Hi Dr. Chynn,
  I’m interested in Lasek surgery and am just beginning to do research to find the best doctor. I have astigmatism and myopia, and have worn glasses every day for 18 years. Any additional information would be appreciated.
  Thanks,
  Lynn
  (Dr. Chynn’s Response) Lynn,
  I had myopia and astigmatism, also, so I can understand and treat your situation […]

• More In-depth Laser Vision Correction Q & A with Dr. Chynn:

  Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

  Q:    Is it necessary to wear sunglasses for a month? Is this only in bright light or should I wear them anytime I am outside?
  A: You don’t need very dark, dark glasses or complete wrap-arounds. Even light sun glasses block UV rays now.  You only need to wear them on very bright sunny days.Q:     Many Lasik […]

• what causes and does not cause astigmatism

  Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

  The following is an excerpt from an email between me and a potential patient, who has wasted a lot of time and money doing “eye exercises” and taking “vitamins” and doing other (ridiculous) things to “reduce his astigmatism.”
  I really think it is terrrible how unethical pseudo-doctors (almost never MDs) try to prey on the public’s […]