Facts & Myths: Glasses and contacts
Myth: Glasses and contacts are cheaper than LASIK. Fact: Not taking into consideration that seeing without a visual aid is priceless, LASIK can actually save you money.
Myth: Glasses and contacts are cheaper than LASIK. Fact: Not taking into consideration that seeing without a visual aid is priceless, LASIK can actually save you money.
Myth: People with refractive errors cannot excel in sports. Fact: Many professional athletes wear contact lenses or had LASIK.
MYTH: You Cannot Participate in Sports After LASIK FACT: Yes, You Can Participate in Sports After LASIK, however, water sports should be avoided for one month after LASIK surgery while your eyes heal.
MYTH: Some people believe that a laser used for LASIK can burn your eyes. FACT: All laser eye surgeries, including LASIK, use "cold" lasers that will not burn the surface of the eye.
Myth: LASIK makes your night vision worse Fact: Modern LASIK does not affect night vision and may even improve it.
Myth: Recovering from LASIK takes long. Fact: Most patients see clearly within 24 hours after LASIK, others may take 2- 5 days to recover.