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or does Joe Biden look plastic to anyone else?

I just saw the last seconds of it on TV. Maybe the makeup people got carried away.

I think Dr. Botox got carried away.

Scary thing in our paper today. A doctor who does the lasik eye surgery here locally was indicted for illegally performing plastic surgery and
illegally selling prescription drugs over the internet without ever seeing the
patients (apparently nothing but diet drugs).

Plastic surgery? That's scary.

The thing is this is a college town and he advertised the lasik surgery for $300 per eye, which apparently is very inexpensive. The kids were flocking to him to have it done.

I heard one women talking in the salon where I was getting my nails done and she was crying about having the lasik done by the guy and now she can't see with or without her glasses.

She was going to have to go to a specialist and just hope that her vision can
be corrected. I hope she sued the pants off of him.

You're right, that's scary! Every now and then I think about lasik and the like, but I was always too chicken to even try contacts, so it will likely never happen.

Just got new clear lens bifocals, and then added single-vision sunglasses to wear when I'm on the scooter. That will have to do it for now.

You will love the clear lens bifocals. And I love my prescription sunglasses as well. Best money I ever spent. I haven't even lost them yet. A miracle in and of itself.

I do have contacts I like for some things, but I can't wear them for extended periods of time or if I'm going to be outside as they tend to dry out.

kayrharris wrote:I heard one women talking in the salon where I was getting my nails done and she was crying about having the lasik done by the guy and now she can't see with or without her glasses.

She was going to have to go to a specialist and just hope that her vision can
be corrected. I hope she sued the pants off of him.

A friend from my Sunday School class had lasik-type eye surgery about 5 years ago. It went terribly wrong, and he lost the vision in his right eye. After attempts to correct it -- and years of hideous pain -- he finally opted to have the eye removed. For our Halloween party last year he showed up with a patch and a parrot. You've just got to hand it to some folks!

I've been bifocalling for several years now, but I tend to do stupid stuff to 'em. My best trick is tossing them in my purse -- without a case -- and forgetting I also have a nail file in the bottom of the purse.

Files + plastic lenses = disaster!

A good attitude can certainly help. I do hope he's doing well otherwise.

I know if it's done correctly, it can be wonderful especially for those who are very nearsighted. That's why when things like this happen, it's really disturbing.

I know several people who have had it done successfully and couldn't be happier. My son in law had it done last year and hasn't had one regret. He couldn't see the clock on the nightstand without his glasses before. Now his vision is just fine. It truly changed his life for him.

kayrharris wrote:A good attitude can certainly help. I do hope he's doing well otherwise.

We have a photo taken together every year at Christmas, and threaten to send it out as "our card".



This is the way rumors get started.

It's a great photo! You should have a few made anyway. JFF.

Only 8 more. We gotta keep going before LB gets home.

My LASIK experience was mixed, but still far more gain than problems.

It was the most terrifying thing I have ever done. After that -- and doing BAM -- I feel like I can do anything.

But it is not for everyone.

I can't imagine having it done. I guess you have to be awake, huh?

Ritterskoop wrote:My LASIK experience was mixed, but still far more gain than problems.

It was the most terrifying thing I have ever done. After that -- and doing BAM -- I feel like I can do anything.

But it is not for everyone.

I am very nearsighted and I have always been afraid to get Lasik because if it was botched and I couldn't read I would be devastated.

That's the problem. When it works, that's great. But it doesn't...

Whoa, what a disaster for those folks - I'm so sorry. Well, when done by realllly qualified docs, Lasik is usually successful and indeed lifechanging. Hubby and I have both had our eyes fixed, and it's turned out wonderfully. It's amazingly freeing.

The operation is over in minutes. And you can be pretty doped up if you want. It's just so worth it.

I'd also like to recommend CIBA Air Optix contacts for those who have problems with dry eyes. My kids wear them now, and it's made a big difference in the comfort level. A little more expensive, but worth it. They also make them for astigmatism.

Gorgeous pic, hermillion.

My LASIK remains the best money I ever spent.

To be fair, I had far more to gain than most people. I had reached a point where I could wear my contact lenses for shorter and shorter periods of time. That meant I wore my glasses more and more, and I hated them just as much as I'd hated the ones I'd had at at age 13. It wasn't mere vanity. I was having increasing difficulty in reading for more than a few minutes at a time, which most often would be followed by headaches. If I hadn't been desperate, I would not have been as motivated to get it done.

I don't think I'm being overly dramatic to say that LASIK gave me a new life.

BTW, Kay, when you go in for the procedure, most surgeons will give you a significant dose of Librium or some other tranquilizer that takes the edge off the frightening part of having someone rearrange the furniture in your eye.

That's good to know. I blink when I pluck my own eyebrows. God only knows what I would do if someone came at me with some kind of sharp instrument!

I'm with you, Kay! It even scares me to have the "puff" thing done to check for glaucoma.


I'm such a wimp when it comes to my eyes.

hermillion wrote:I'm with you, Kay! It even scares me to have the "puff" thing done to check for glaucoma.


I'm such a wimp when it comes to my eyes.

Me too!

Ritterskoop wrote:My LASIK experience was mixed, but still far more gain than problems.

It was the most terrifying thing I have ever done. After that -- and doing BAM -- I feel like I can do anything.

But it is not for everyone.

I'd say my cataract surgery was more terrifying! Only about 15 minutes per eye, but I was fully awake.

Bob Juch wrote:

Ritterskoop wrote:My LASIK experience was mixed, but still far more gain than problems.

It was the most terrifying thing I have ever done. After that -- and doing BAM -- I feel like I can do anything.

But it is not for everyone.

I'd say my cataract surgery was more terrifying! Only about 15 minutes per eye, but I was fully awake.

I'd say they would need to strap me down, but then the whole claustrophobia thing kicks in.

Looks like it will just be glasses for me.

kayrharris wrote:or does Joe Biden look plastic to anyone else?

I just saw the last seconds of it on TV. Maybe the makeup people got carried away.

Back to your original observation....

Joe has far more hair these days than he did 20 years ago. I'm sure that's the result of better dietary choices in the Senate Dining Room.

Uh-huh.