Hi Frank As a general rule, our emails concern technology related issues. The remit is quite brought, but we really only answer technology-related questions. However, you'd be welcome to approach any of us off-list. The NCBI also has useful information about eye conditions, as does Fighting blindness. Derbhile On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 8:48 PM, frank o brien <fandjobrien@xxxxxxxxx>wrote: > as a newcomer to mailing list I would like if someone could explain to me > what is allowed to put in our mails. Iknow that the bulk of mails deal with > computer applications ,but is that the only subject that one can enquire > about. For example,recently a friend was entered for laser treatment to help > with diabetic retinopathy , can a member enquire through vics if any > member has views on this procedure and the outcome after treatment > .Something along the line of a self help group .If this suggestion is out of > order ,please ignore. best wishes Frank.