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To: pappy who wrote (318)	4/21/1998 1:41:00 AM
From: John R. Sashko	Respond to of 942

Pappy, Once a device or drug is FDA approved and on the market, the physician can use it any way he believes is appropriate for the patient. Just because the FDA approves a laser for one eye at a time doesn't mean the physician cannot use it on both. Ever heard of "off labeled use"? Happens all the time. John

To: pappy who wrote (318)	4/21/1998 1:54:00 AM
From: yosid	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 942

Hey Pappy I've been reading in various forums that more and more people are having both eyes done the same day with LASIK. The pain factor is more controlled with this procedure, and the almost immediate results are having a "miracle" effect on public opinion.

To: pappy who wrote (318)	4/21/1998 1:34:00 PM
From: BARRY ALLEN	Respond to of 942

Hey Pappy.....The CEO of VISX stated on CNBC last Thursday that they have 70% market share and that BEAM has 30%. I really don't know how this relates to the procedures but the royalty split may different depending on who is using which machine in the laser centers. As far as LTK, I know they have approval to do both eyes simultaneously but are still making patients wait some time before they do the second eye. I know this because I have 8 of my patients in the FDA study! With LASIK, all my patients and all patients in the TLC Center I'm affiliated with have the procedure done simultaneously! Again, years ago they did one eye at a time. Simultaneous correction is now the approved standard of care. I suggest you visit some of these centers for some accurate first hand knowledge!