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.
When looking at the average eye care cost over 10 years LASIK is not necessarily more expensive. Have you ever calculated how much you spend on glasses and contact lenses? For calculation purposes, I worked for 10 years. Those younger than 30 may save even more. This is also why it is a good idea to have LASIK sooner rather than later.
If you spend an average of R3 400 on your glasses every 2 years, you will spend R17 000 in the next 10 years, on your glasses alone. If you prefer the convenience of seeing without glasses and wearing contact lenses, you probably spend at least R3 000 per year. That will amount to R30 000 in the next 10 years. Both your glasses and contact lenses may cost you around R47 000 in the next 10 years. It is common today for
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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.
Facts & Myths: Professional Athletes
Myth: People with refractive errors cannot excel in sports.
Fact: Many professional athletes wear contact lenses or had LASIK.
Facts & Myths: Can you participate in sports after 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.
Facts & Myths: Can the Laser used in LASIK burn your eyes?
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.
Facts & Myths: LASIK and Night vision
Myth: LASIK makes your night vision worse
Fact: Modern LASIK does not affect night vision and may even improve it.
Facts & Myths: LASIK and recovery time
Myth: Recovering from LASIK takes long.
Fact: Most patients see clearly within 24 hours after LASIK, others may take 2- 5 days to recover.