5 Benefits of LASIK Eye Surgery
                     5 Benefits of LASIK Eye Surgery - You Didn’t Know About
Thinking to consider LASIK but filled with anxious thoughts about the procedure? You’re not
alone.
For many people, the thought of undergoing LASIK entails the feeling of fear. You might be
surprised at how safe, easy, and effective the procedure really is!
Here are some facts about LASIK that may help you see the benefits for the eyeglasses wearer.
1. Quick Procedure
Around  70  million  people  are  currently  diagnosed  with  nearsightedness  (myopia),
farsightedness (hyperopia), or astigmatism conditions. Wearing glasses or contacts isn’t always
a convenient or easy solution to help improve vision for those with such conditions but LASIK is
actually a relatively quick and simple option.
LASIK uses laser technology to reshape the top layer of your cornea and fix vision problems.
LASIK is a safe procedure that is associated with very little discomfort because of the numbing
drops that are used.
When patients are undergoing the procedure, the surgeon will create a flap on the cornea using
a laser. The flap is then repositioned and this procedure usually takes only 10 minutes per eye,
with extra time spent in pre-op and post-op. Patients may have some minor discomfort for few
days following a LASIK procedure, but will quickly pass and can be soothed with eye drops.
2. Improved Vision After LASIK
Laser eye surgery is proven to be effective and permanent. More than 98% of patients reported
much-improved  eyesight  for  lifelong  after  the  surgery  with  just  one  quick  out-patient
procedure. 
Studies have revealed that about 99.5% of patients could see 20/40 or better without corrective
lenses after LASIK and 90.8 % achieve 20/20 vision or better.
3.Glasses and Contact Lens-Free Life
Glasses and contacts can be a hassle for some daily activities, swimming, sports,  and other
outdoor events. Wearing them for long hours, will make your eyes dry and irritate. Only contact
lens users know the frustrations of wearing them by sticking a finger in the eye or struggling to
look for a lost contact. The annual cost of contacts is expensive, particularly if you wear a range
of daily disposable lenses
However, laser eye surgery costs several times more but you only have to make a one-time
investment in LASIK, eliminating the need to purchase expensive contacts year after year.
After several years LASIK surgery will pay for itself and even begin to save you money.
4. Fast Recovery 
The best part about LASIK is a speedy recovery. Though after a LASIK surgery, you won’t be able
to  drive  immediately  and  most ophthalmologists believe  that  patients  can  return  to  their
normal schedule within a day.
It is important to protect your eyes from dirt and harsh UV rays. Participating in any sport or
outdoor-related activities is also not recommended for at least 3 days after your procedure. You
may have blurry vision after the surgery, but after a sound night rest your eyes should restore
themselves and you will get all the benefits that LASIK has to offer.
5. Long-lasting results 
With a stabilization period of about 3 months for the eye to adjust, LASIK results are expected
to  be long-lasting.  There  is  no  need for  follow-up procedures  unless  the surgery  is  under-
corrective. Adjustments can be made years after LASIK to further correct vision if vision changes
due to aging or illness.
If  you have  questions  about  LASIK  eye surgery,  please  contact  Columbus  LASIK  Vision in
Philadelphia  for  more  information and  to  determine  if  you’re  a  good  candidate  for  eye
surgery.