LASIK EYE SURGERY
A recent study reveals that successful LASIK laser eye surgery,
while mainly dependent on the doctor, patient and equipment, may
benefit from the right atmospheric conditions as well. Research
shows that fewer cases of touch-up LASIK surgery are required when
humidity and temperature are properly controlled.
It is estimated that more than three million Americans have
undergone LASIK eye surgery since it was approved in 1995. Although
the Mayo Clinic was initially cautious about getting involved with a
new procedure, the doctors now reassure patients about its safety.
The clinic has tracked its own LASIK eye surgery patients, and has
determined that LASIK is relatively safe and effective. The American
Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) conducted a 2003
survey that showed 93% of patients were satisfied with the results
of LASIK surgery.
BENEFITS OF LASER VISION
CORRECTION
Financial
- To save time. In one year, the average
contact lens wearer spends nearly 60 hours wetting, soaking,
rubbing, cleaning and otherwise maintaining their contacts
- To save money. Over the years, the cost of
lenses, solutions and glasses becomes quite substantial, amounting
to thousands of dollars
- Increased work productivity and work safety due to clearer
vision (i.e. the elimination of glasses fogging up at critical
times, constant eye irritation from excessive contact lense wear,
or expanded field of vision due to more peripheral vision)
- Enhanced professional abilities and expanded career
opportunities — especially in careers where excellent vision is
paramount (i.e. police officers, firefighters, pilots, and
tradesmen)
- May be able to have corrective lens requirement removed from
driver's license
Lifestyle
- Freedom from the hassles and inconvenience of contacts or
glasses
- To wake up in the morning or middle of the night and see the
alarm clock
- To have a more natural appearance without glasses
- Increased self confidence—your visual improvement will have
psychological benefits if you feel you look and function better
without corrective eyewear
- To be able to see while in the shower, putting on makeup, or
while shaving
- To be able to unexpectedly stay overnight away from your
glasses or contact lenses and supplies
- No more fear over being incapacitated if your glasses or
contacts lenses are lost
Sporting Activities
- Improved vision for recreational activities, especially water,
winter, and contact sports
- To participate in outdoor sports without fear that your
glasses will fog or get wet from rain or lenses that will dry out
in the wind
- To go swimming, scuba diving, etc. and being able to see
- Expanded field of vision due to more natural peripheral vision
- To have clearer vision without a dependency on glasses or
contact lenses
- No more fear of being incapacitated if your glasses or
contacts lenses are broken
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