Are you or a loved on interested in LASIK? Have you thought about how your life would change if you could see clearly without the use of glasses or contacts? Laser vision correction may be a popular option for you to consider. The first step in the process is to have a thorough eye exam that will help to determine if you are a good candidate for surgery.
LASIK eye surgery is most often done to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatisms. Laser surgery involves reshaping the cornea in order for light entering the eye can focus properly on the retina which allows for clearer vision. For most people their vision is improved within a matter of twenty-four hours after surgery. If you are looking for clear vision without the need for glasses or contacts, LASIK can offer you that.
There are a few things to remember when preparing for LASIK surgery including:
- Laser vision surgery can be done in both eyes during the same appointment.
- LASIK takes approximately ten to fifteen minutes per eye.
- Patients must be over the age of 18 to qualify for LASIK.
- Many LASIK patients achieve 20/20 vision and no longer require the use of contacts or glasses.
- Recovering from LASIK often requires anywhere between a few days and a few weeks for your vision to return to normal.
For some patients LASIK can seem quite daunting and they will decide to trade in their glasses for contacts instead of laser vision correction. Contacts are an ideal solution for patients who aren’t ready to commit to LASIK but no longer are interested in wearing glasses. Most contact lenses are silicone hydrogel lenses which are a type of soft lens that can be worn daily. Some contact lenses are known as extended wear lenses and can be worn overnight or continuously for thirty days.
There are a few things to remember when preparing to wear contacts:
- Contact lenses need to be replaced often to decrease the chance of contamination
- There are several types of contacts available to correct various vision issues
- Contact lenses can be customized for eyes that are difficult to fit
- Options in lenses include colored lenses, lenses for dry eyes, lenses with bifocals, UV reducing lenses, and even prosthetic lenses
Both LASIK and contacts are safe. There are risks of infection with both if care is not taken but side effects are rare.
Both LASIK and contacts are effective. Vision is improved with both laser correction surgery and the use of contact lenses. Adjusting for vision changes is easier with contacts however, LASIK patients can also adjust for vision changes with the use of glasses for reading or nighttime driving.
Both LASIK and contacts are affordable. Laser vision correction ranges between $1,500 to $2,500 per eye. Contacts are cost about $300 a year. The only downside is that the cost of contacts never disappears. You will need to purchase new contacts yearly.
Obviously, LASIK is a great option for correcting your vision on a permanent basis however, surgery is not for everyone. Contacts are a wonderful change for individuals who want a change from wearing glasses to improve their vision.
Rohr Eye & Laser Center offers the most advanced technology available to suit your lifestyle and visual needs. As a leader in laser vision correction and cataract surgery, our goal is to help you achieve the best vision possible without glasses or contact lenses. More information can be found online at https://michiganlasik.com.