Posted for "Chatfield S. Daniel" <csdaniel@FNBSouth.com>:

 Guys,
 
 There are a lot of common misunderstandings about eye problems.  There
 are three common problems caused by the misshape of the eye...near
 sightedness (too steep shape), far sightedness (too flat shape), and
 astigmatism (ridges).  All of these can potentially be fixed by glasses,
 contacts, and lasic.  The other common problem is prespiopia (the lens
 of the eye not being able to stretch enough to focus at close
 distances), which occurs in most people over 40.  This need for reading
 glasses is often confused with far sightedness, but is a completely
 different problem and in general cannot be fixed by lasic without the
 sacrafice of distance vision.  I had lasic surgery 10 years ago after
 wearing contacts for 20 something years and have excellent vision except
 like most people over 40, I use reading glasses.
 
 Some people use different contacts in each eye...one for distance and
 one for reading.  This is successful in some people but just gives most
 people a head ache.  Unless you have cataracts and are ready to have
 your lens replaced, get used to reading glasses.
 
 Chat Daniel
 N891AC (interior being installed)