Is laser eye surgery right for you

Laser surgery was approved in 1995 for vision correction. Since that time, improvements in technology and techniques have made it one of the most common elective surgeries in the US. Several different types of laser eye surgery have evolved over the past few years; each one has its own benefits and drawbacks.

One of the most important considerations when having Lasik eye surgery is finding the right doctor. Make sure that your surgeon has done the procedure many, many times, and will be around to help you after the surgery. You don’t want your follow up care left in the hands of a Lasik technician - you want your surgeon to be there for you.

Lasik surgery is great for you if you have mild nearsightedness. If you are severely near or far sighted, have thin corneas, or very large pupils, you are likely a poor candidate for Lasik. Reported side effects include burning from dry eyes, glare and halos at night. These symptoms are reported in up to 3 per cent of post Lasik surgeries.

Wavefront-Guided Lasik adds an automatic measurement to correct distortions in vision. This is a more customized procedure that reduces glare and halo immediately after surgery. Wavefront-guided Lasik accounts for about half of the eye surgeries done today. It is not suitable for people with thin corneas, or people requiring serious vision correction.

IntraLasik Surgery is much the same as traditional Lasik eye surgery. The corneal flap is cut with a laser, rather than a blade. Surgeons may prefer one method to the other, but the outcomes are similar.

Monovision - the surgeon use Lasik to alter one eye for distance viewing, and the other eye for near, or close vision. This is for people who don’t want to wear reading glasses. This procedure may have to be repeated later in life, as the eyesight deteriorates.

If you have considered laser eye surgery, it’s important to check out all the options. The freedom of living without glasses or contact lenses has to be balanced with the potential risks. Contact a reputable surgeon to help you make the decision that is best for you and your eyes.

What is classical homeopathy

Classical homeopathy is generally defined as a system of medical treatment based on the use of minute quantities of remedies that in larger doses produce effects similar to those of the disease being treated. It is believed that very small doses of a medication could have very powerful healing effects because their potency could be affected by vigorous and methodical shaking. This is referred to this alleged increase in potency by vigorous shaking as dynamization. It is also thought succussion could release immaterial and spiritual powers, thereby making substances more active. Tapping on a leather pad or the heel of the hand was alleged to double the dilution.

Examples include: the use of an isopathic (disease associated) agent as a first prescription in a stuck case, when the beginning of disease coincides with a specific event such as vaccination; the use of a chemically related substance when a remedy fails yet seems well-indicated; and more recently, the use of substances based on their natural classification (the periodic table or biological taxonomy). This last approach is considered to be promising by some in the homeopathic community, because it allows for grouping remedies and classifying the ever-burgeoning Materia Medica, but is rejected by many purists because it involves speculation about remedy action without proper provings.

There are estimated to be more than 100,000 physicians practicing homeopathy worldwide, with an estimated 500 million people receiving treatment. More than 12,000 medical doctors and licensed health care practitioners administer homeopathic treatment in the UK, France, and Germany. Since 2001, homeopathy is regulated in the European Union by Directive 2001/83/EC; the latest amendments make it compulsory for member states to implement a simple registration procedure for homeopathic remedies.

In the UK, homeopathic remedies may be sold over the counter. The UK has five homeopathic hospitals where treatment, funded by the National Health Service, is available and many regional clinics. Homeopathy is not practiced by most of the medical profession, but there is a core of public support, including from the Prince of Wales.