Dr. told her it's from the tanning beds... - tanTALK

angelcat04 · 06-09-2006, 10:27 AM

I have a VERY good customer who called me this morning & is going to cancel her membership. She says she has inflammed tissue in her eye & the Dr. told her it's from too much sun exposure from the beds. She ALWAYS wears her eyewear she told me. I know she's telling the truth because she is a responsible tanner. I don't get it.

angelcat04 · 06-09-2006, 10:28 AM

IS there anything I can print out for her that would show her that's not possible.

toribabyg · 06-09-2006, 11:02 AM

Do you really know that it is not possible?

glotan · 06-09-2006, 11:14 AM

Perhaps its inflamed from the Wink-eeze adhesive? Or from the Lucasol? Rather than proving it isn't possible, maybe look for a irritant-free alternative for her. Most people trust their Dr.s, so might not be a 'friendly' move to insist her Dr. is wrong.

John S. Soet · 06-09-2006, 12:56 PM

First, I agree that most people trust their doctors, and physicians have established that there are two kinds of people in the world: doctors and morons. Which is interesting, since most physicians just regurgitate what they read in the med rags.

That said, the doctor has no way of knowing what caused the inflammation. She didn't tell you what kind of inflammation it was. Pink eye? Uveitis? Does she wear contact lenses. Does she religiously wash her hands with disinfectant before rubbing the eye? Some people get pink eye in the left eye from driving with the window down. There could be a million causes, ranging from the laundry detergent she uses on her pillow cases to rubbing the eyes. It's unlikely, but not impossible that it was caused by the tanning. It's the same UV you get exposed to every time you walk out in the sun.

Unfortunately, Joe and Jane Typical will have a reaction like, "Who are you to question a (pause for dramatic delivery) DOCTOR?"

Tanzenite · 06-09-2006, 01:01 PM

^^^ Completely Agree ^^^

It is true, many people believe exactly what the doctor tells them, and sometimes its unfortunate. There may be soooo many other things that could have caused this. Like John said, ask her what kind of inflammation it is...

SandiGirl · 06-09-2006, 01:52 PM

Tell them Dr. Sandi says it's not from tanning.

bronzeman11 · 06-09-2006, 06:19 PM

DR. BRONZEMAN CONCURS...........................DR.SAN DI: It's time for your examination.....................:):)

lady bug · 06-09-2006, 09:01 PM

Does she use her OWN eyewear???? We have a mandatory"own"eyewear policy that they must be presented before every tan..

SandiGirl · 06-09-2006, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bronzeman11

DR. BRONZEMAN CONCURS...........................DR.SAN DI: It's time for your examination.....................:):)

06-09-2006, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
angelcat04 I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 26 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,065 Rep Power: 21	Dr. told her it's from the tanning beds... I have a VERY good customer who called me this morning & is going to cancel her membership. She says she has inflammed tissue in her eye & the Dr. told her it's from too much sun exposure from the beds. She ALWAYS wears her eyewear she told me. I know she's telling the truth because she is a responsible tanner. I don't get it.

06-09-2006, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
angelcat04 I love Derf!! Join Date: Jul 26 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,065 Rep Power: 21	Re: Dr. told her it's from the tanning beds... IS there anything I can print out for her that would show her that's not possible.

06-09-2006, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
toribabyg Join Date: Apr 20 2004 Posts: 116 Rep Power: 21	Re: Dr. told her it's from the tanning beds... Do you really know that it is not possible?

06-09-2006, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
glotan Join Date: May 11 2006 Location: Loveville, Center City Posts: 637 Rep Power: 21	Re: Dr. told her it's from the tanning beds... Perhaps its inflamed from the Wink-eeze adhesive? Or from the Lucasol? Rather than proving it isn't possible, maybe look for a irritant-free alternative for her. Most people trust their Dr.s, so might not be a 'friendly' move to insist her Dr. is wrong.

06-09-2006, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
John S. Soet Join Date: Mar 28 2005 Posts: 111 Rep Power: 20	Re: Dr. told her it's from the tanning beds... First, I agree that most people trust their doctors, and physicians have established that there are two kinds of people in the world: doctors and morons. Which is interesting, since most physicians just regurgitate what they read in the med rags. That said, the doctor has no way of knowing what caused the inflammation. She didn't tell you what kind of inflammation it was. Pink eye? Uveitis? Does she wear contact lenses. Does she religiously wash her hands with disinfectant before rubbing the eye? Some people get pink eye in the left eye from driving with the window down. There could be a million causes, ranging from the laundry detergent she uses on her pillow cases to rubbing the eyes. It's unlikely, but not impossible that it was caused by the tanning. It's the same UV you get exposed to every time you walk out in the sun. Unfortunately, Joe and Jane Typical will have a reaction like, "Who are you to question a (pause for dramatic delivery) DOCTOR?"

06-09-2006, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tanzenite Don't you dare! Join Date: Jun 2 2005 Posts: 1,816 Rep Power: 30	Re: Dr. told her it's from the tanning beds... ^^^ Completely Agree ^^^ It is true, many people believe exactly what the doctor tells them, and sometimes its unfortunate. There may be soooo many other things that could have caused this. Like John said, ask her what kind of inflammation it is...

06-09-2006, 01:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
SandiGirl OFFICIAL BFF member Join Date: Jan 2 2005 Posts: 2,481 Rep Power: 51	Re: Dr. told her it's from the tanning beds... Tell them Dr. Sandi says it's not from tanning. __________________ ~I'll try to be nicer if you try to be smarter.~

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bronzeman11 Join Date: Oct 9 2004 Location: South Brunswick,N.J. Age: 65 Posts: 1,416 Rep Power: 52	Re: Dr. told her it's from the tanning beds... DR. BRONZEMAN CONCURS...........................DR.SAN DI: It's time for your examination.....................:):) __________________

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lady bug Join Date: Mar 7 2005 Posts: 395 Rep Power: 24	Re: Dr. told her it's from the tanning beds... Does she use her OWN eyewear???? We have a mandatory"own"eyewear policy that they must be presented before every tan.. __________________

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