Are you frustrated by the constant hassles that come with glasses and contacts? Do you want to enjoy clear, high-definition vision 24/7?
Those are just some of the reasons millions of patients have undergone LASIK. As a minimally invasive laser procedure with quick results, there are plenty of excellent benefits.
Keep reading to learn more about 6 reasons to consider LASIK!
LASIK is an eye surgery that can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, providing patients with clear vision. These vision problems are known as refractive errors as they prevent light from landing on the retina, resulting in blurry images being sent to the brain.
LASIK fixes these refractive errors by using specialized lasers to reshape the cornea, redirecting light onto the correct spot on the retina. During the procedure, your LASIK surgeon will create a small flap in the surface of your cornea with a femtosecond laser and then reshape the tissue underneath with an excimer laser.
They'll fold the flap back over your cornea, acting as a natural bandage while your eyes heal. After LASIK, the majority of patients are able to reduce their dependence on glasses and contacts and enjoy clearer vision than they ever have had before!
Correcting your vision with LASIK offers many benefits, specifically for patients who want to:
1. Reduce Dependence on Visual Aids
One of the biggest reasons patients choose LASIK is because they are tired of relying on glasses and contacts. Glasses can slip down your face, fog up, require repairs, or you could lose them.
Many patients also don't like how they look with glasses or don't feel they fit with their personal style. In that case, you can opt for contacts, but they come with their own set of hassles as well.
Wearing them for long periods of time can dry your eyes out, monthly lenses can come with complex cleaning requirements, and daily lenses can be pricey. Most patients no longer need these visual aids after LASIK and can enjoy all their favorite activities without worrying about whether they'll have clear vision.
2. Enjoy Clearer Vision
LASIK corrects your specific refractive errors, meaning it has the potential to improve your vision even beyond what glasses and contacts can do. Using advanced corneal mapping technology, our LASIK surgeon, Dr. Trey Nunner, hereat Providence Eye & Laser Specialists, will create a custom treatment plan tailored to your eyes, meaning you'll also enjoy the visual benefits of the enhanced precision and accuracy of a procedure like LASIK.
3. Improve Their Game
If you play sports like tennis, soccer, or basketball, LASIK can help improve your game on the court or field. It offers players enhanced depth perception, which can be crucial as seconds matter when trying to score.
It can also extend your field of vision, which can help you spot players coming up in your peripheral or spot your teammate for the perfect pass. LASIK is uniquely beneficial to swimmers, as you cannot wear glasses or contacts in the water, and prescription goggles can be quite costly.
It's important to note that if you play contact sports like boxing, you may be better suited for another vision correction procedure like PRK or EVO ICL. This is one of the many details Dr. Nunnery will discuss with you at your consultation.
4. Streamline Their Daily Routine
Scrambling for your glasses in the morning, having to schedule time to call your eye doctor's office and pick up contact lenses, or cleaning your monthly contact lenses each evening can eat away at the limited time you have during the day. This can become frustrating, especially if you live a busy lifestyle.
After LASIK, you'll go to sleep each night and wake up each day with clear vision, saving you time and energy. The procedure itself is also great for busy lifestyles, as most patients can return to work sometimes the very next day after the procedure.
Instead of needing to use all your PTO for LASIK, you can get the procedure on Friday and have clearer vision by the time you go to work on Monday!
5. Live a Spontaneous Lifestyle
For patients who want to be spontaneous or travel a lot, visual aids can prove to be considerable obstacles. Before going on a trip, you need to ensure you have enough contact lenses to last the entire duration.
Whether you wear contacts or glasses, you'll also need to sacrifice valuable space in your luggage to store your visual aids and their accessories, like cases, contact solutions, or backups. With clear vision from LASIK, you can pick up at a moment's notice and head out on a spontaneous trip, knowing you'll be able to enjoy all the sights in stunning clarity and have some extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs.
6. Save Money in The Long Run
When you choose LASIK, you're not only choosing freedom from the hassles of glasses and contacts, but you're also choosing freedom from their associated costs. Most people are spending around $500 a year on visual aids.
While LASIK has a larger up-front cost, over time, the procedure pays for itself and then some. Imagine all the things you could do with an extra $500 each year!
Providence Eye & Laser Specialists also accepts LASIK financing with CareCredit, a 0% interest way to pay for your procedure in installments to make it easier on your budget.
Do you want to learn more about LASIK and determine whether the procedure could be right for you? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Nunnery at Providence Eye & Laser Specialists in Charlotte, NC, today to find out whether you're a good candidate!
