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I could have Lasik eye surgery.

Granted by Heroes: NevyasEyeAssociates
I have worn glasses and/or contacts since the age of 8 and I am now 26. I have been in the Military for 8 years and the gear you are required to wear always interferes with the eye wear. Not to mention that contacts and the desert don't mix. I currently live in Southern New Jersey with my wife.

Wish Info

  • Posted: Sep 14, 2007 7:51 am
    Granted: Sep 19, 2007
  • Member: dipalma01
  • Member Since: Sep 14, 2007
  • Hero: 2 times
  • Wishes Granted: 1 time
  • City: Swedesboro
  • State: New Jersey
  • Country: United States
  • Type: Need
  • Wish is for: Self
  • Category: Medical Care
  • Cause:
  • Views: 4478
  • Comments: 17
  • Follows: 1

1 Accepted OffersLast offer 68 months ago

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dipalma01 66 months ago

I just wanted to let everyone know that I had my surgery on Friday October 19. I could not be more pleased with the procedure, the staff(specificall Kristin and Kerry) and of course Dr. Anita Nevyas-Wallace. Thank you all so much and God Bless.

Sjerseygirl 67 months ago

I'm so glad you're getting your wish. Everyone deserves to get what they wish for, but I'm glad someone is repaying you for the sacrifice you make. I'm a spouse of an Army Reservist who did a tour of duty in Kuwait. I thank you for your service and wish you good health and safety.

dipalma01 67 months ago

I would like to Thank You NevyasEye Associates. I cant believe that this is happening to me. I am glad to have as my hero. I will never forget this experience. I am just so excited for this life changing procedure. Thank you all for your comments and I hope I can grant someone's wish in the future.

wishblossom 67 months ago

I'm so happy for you that you're getting your wish!!
Thanks so much, Nevyas, for your generosity!!

truckerhank 67 months ago

As a Veteran I would like to thank you NevyasEye Associates for helping this man who risks his life for us each and every day and furthermore dipalma01 thank you even more for paying for us to continue to be free. Stay well!

wishmaster 67 months ago

Thank you Nevyas, tt is very generous and honorable of you to donate your services. Especial to those that serve our country.

katyeyink 68 months ago

Oh Rich you're my hero

shootingstar 68 months ago

Congratulations. You are a hero in my "eyes" too!

Lynettem 68 months ago

Your getting your wish!!!!!!!!!!! Whoooohooo!!!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!!!!

dipalma01 68 months ago

I have never been evaluated for lasik before. The branch NJ Army National Guard has no restriction for lasik except in their pilot program. I am an enlisted Soldier and flying is not in my career path. I will contact you directly with my contact info. Thanks.

NevyasEyeAssociates 68 months ago

Have you ever been evaluated for LASIK before? Have you yet looked into whether your branch of the military has any restrictions regarding LASIK surgery?

wishdude 68 months ago

There certainly are risks associated with it and every person is different. I think you should start out by going to a few lasik surgeons for free exams. Most will provide a free exam to see if you are a good candidate for the surgery. I went to 3 seperate surgeons for free exams. I didn't get it done myself but at least I know now that I can get it done, and what my specific risks are. I have large pupils and on the thin side of acceptable corneas. They never guarantee 20-20 vision but it is possible and sometimes you can get better vison. I believe now that if you have had lasik to correct you vision and it becomes 20-20 then the military will allow you to be a pilot. If your into that kind of thing.

kyle 68 months ago

I'm 43 now, and I too have been wearing glasses since 8. But I read last year that the surgery isn't great; it leaves your eyes very dry and also can't give you 20-20 vision, which you probably need for military service.

wishblossom 68 months ago

I agree. There has to be an eye surgeon out there that would donate his/her time to such a worthy cause. Best of luck!

ladybakon 68 months ago

I'm with the other two on this one! Hails to ya.
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