Many
people are unaware that wearing contacts every day may be a bigger risk than
having their vision corrected with LASIK.
The
fact is, if you have to wear contact lenses, hard contact lenses will give you
the best vision, but they are a real nuisance, uncomfortable, prone to
slipping, and easily broken. Soft contacts on the other hand are more
comfortable, but due to their composition and design it can be more difficult
to correct astigmatism.
Possible Complications of Contact Lenses
With
prolonged usage, especially in adverse environmental conditions, contact lenses
can lead to:
- Cornea redness or inflammation
- Corneal infections
- Corneal abrasions
- Corneal ulcers
- Corneal swelling
- Dry eye
LASIK
eye surgery may eliminate or reduce the need for corrective lenses. As with any
type of surgical procedure, there are potential risks of LASIK surgery,
including:
- Dry eye syndrome
- Visual symptoms, such as halos, glare, starbursts or double vision
- Vision loss
Cost of LASIK
The average one-time cost of
LASIK ranges from $1,600 per eye for non-customized LASIK to $2,500 per
eye for customized wavefront-guided procedures. When these costs are compared to the ongoing
expenses of contacts and glasses, LASIK often makes sense financially. Over any
10 year period the average vision impaired person will spend around $12,000 on:
- New eyeglass prescriptions
- New frames and lenses
- Replacement lenses or an endless stream of replacement contacs
- Cleaning and sterilizing solutions
Not every person has the right eye
conditions to support a LASIK procedure. If you are tired of wearing contacts
or glasses and want to explore the LASIK option, the only way to determine if
you are a good candidate for LASIK is by scheduling a LASIK Consultation.
Contact Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery today at 843-856-5275 or charlestoncornea.com to start on the path!
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