Four Reasons to Choose LASIK Now

Sep 23, 2019

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4 Ways LASIK Makes Your Life So Much Better

(…And 1 Good Reason to get LASIK NOW)

Bill and Amanda saved for years to take a special trip for their 10th anniversary. Finally, here they were, basking in the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Maldives. On their first full day, they took a dive trip to see some of the most breathtaking underwater scenery in the world. It was all they’d dreamed of, until another diver accidentally bumped into Amanda underwater. The collision dislodged her mask, which filled with seawater and rinsed her contact lenses right into the ocean. She returned safely to the boat, but, unable to see well, spent the rest of the day sitting on board with the crew. That evening – wearing back-up glasses – she listened sadly while the other divers described colorful fish and stunning coral reefs. As soon as she and Bill returned home, she called to discuss getting LASIK surgery, so she’d never miss out on anything again simply because she needed prescription lenses to see it.

Wearing glasses or contacts can and does affect every part of your life, from the moment you wake up – blindly fumbling for your glasses – until you fall asleep on the couch wearing contacts and wake up at 3 a.m. with red, scratchy eyes. Here are four good reasons to consider improving your life with LASIK surgery:

  1. Not having to wear glasses or contact lenses. How much time have you spent messing with your eyewear over the years? Wearing corrective lenses means needing to take them – and replacements if you travel – everywhere you go, worrying about losing or damaging them, and not being able to wear them because of dryness, allergies or injuries. It’s another hassle you don’t have to deal with once you’ve had LASIK surgery. Many of our patients glowingly refer to LASIK as “life-changing.”
  2. While you’re considering the aggravation of glasses and contacts, how about the cost? How much have you spent over the years on doctor visits, new glasses for every possible use, contact lenses, cases, eye drops, and cleaning supplies? These can add up to hundreds – even thousands – of dollars a year, depending on your eyewear choices. Over time, long-lived LASIK surgery saves you money.
  3. Improved vision. If you qualify for LASIK surgery, you’ll undergo a quick, painless procedure to correct decades of dealing with vision issues and enjoy the freedom of much-improved vision virtually right away. Over 19 million people have had LASIK. You’ll wonder why you waited so long!
  4. Tired of pushing up sweaty glasses when you work out? Sick of dealing with dry eyes and irritation during allergy season, at the beach or after a long day online? These issues are gone once you’ve had LASIK. No more stressing over something as important to day-to-day life as your vision. (Did we mention life-changing?)

Now, LASIK is not for everyone. People in their 40’s typically start to see changes in their eyes that may mean LASIK is not the best choice – but don’t despair! We have other vision-correction options that offer the same benefits and will keep you from ever needing readers! If you’re between 18 and 40, NOW is the time to look into LASIK, and if you’re over 40, let’s talk about our other great options.

Call (423) 855-8522 today to schedule an appointment to learn more about this exciting, proven procedure!