LASIK is one of the most well-known and popular vision correction surgery options for those looking to break away from glasses and contact lenses. For most candidates, this is enough of a benefit to undergo the procedure, but not having to wear glasses or contact lenses anymore is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are a few unexpected benefits of LASIK.
1. Greater Confidence
For those who don’t like the way they look in glasses, LASIK can provide a much-needed confidence boost. Even if you don’t mind the way you look in your frames, you might be surprised to find how much more confident and free you feel.
2. Enjoy Playing Sports More
Wearing glasses while playing sports can be irritating. Sweat can cause them to slide down your nose or fall off of your face, leaving you struggling to see what’s going on. In some situations, glasses and sports can be dangerous. A rogue ball to the face can bend or break your frames, which can lead to serious injury. You could wear contacts, but they might fall out in the middle of a game or dry out on your eyes. With LASIK, you can play your favorite sports with crisp, clear, unobstructed vision.
3. Stress-Free Traveling
When you wear glasses or contacts, traveling can be a hassle. You have to constantly remind yourself to pack everything you need. Not only do glasses and contacts take up space in your bags, but forgetting them could affect your entire trip. LASIK gives you much greater freedom when it comes to traveling. With less to worry about (and less to lose), you can enjoy yourself more.
4. Take Care of Your Kids More Easily
If you’re a parent, you know the struggle of getting up in the middle of the night and stumbling around with blurry vision when your child needs you. Or, perhaps you’ve dealt with a young child grabbing your glasses from your face, only to have them leave the lenses smudged (or worse, the frames bent). LASIK gives you clear vision 24/7, so you can take care of your kids whenever they need you.
5. No More Eye Irritation
Most contact wearers are well aware of how much they touch their eyes. You put your contacts in, take them out, and readjust them throughout the day as needed. All of this touching can lead to uncomfortable eye irritation. If you add allergies to the mix, it becomes even worse. Many people who have undergone the LASIK procedure report less eye irritation and fewer eye-related allergy symptoms.
6. Save Money in the Long-Run
Glasses and contact lenses can be expensive, and those costs add up over time. Following LASIK surgery, vision expenses will be a thing of the past, which means you can save quite a bit of money in the long-run.
Are You Ready to Experience All the Benefits LASIK Has to Offer?
If you’re interested in freeing yourself from your glasses or contact lenses and enjoying all of the benefits that LASIK has to offer, now is the perfect time to find out if you’re a candidate. Contact Brimhall Eye today to learn more.
