Lasik eye surgery or contact lenses

LASIK eye surgery or contact lenses, what are the advantages and disadvantages?

After a substantial investment of money, time and effort many, many people are looking towards laser eye surgery as the answer to their vision correction needs. However the emergence of 30-day continuous wear contact lenses has added another player to the field of vision correction.

Below we will look at the relative advantages and disadvantages of both options. This is a general look and of course it will vary from person to person. However, these are the pros and cons associated in general with both laser eye surgery and 30-day continuous wear contact lenses

Benefits of 30-day continuous wear contact lenses

From the moment you insert your contact lenses there is an immediate improvement in your vision.

If your contact lenses don't give you the results you expected it is easy you get your prescription changed.

Contacts are relatively cheap when compared to other outgoings and for what they provide are exceptional value.

30-day contact lens brands are disposable so the need for constant cleaning in solutions is greatly reduced. This not just saves time but also money. It is still a good idea to keep cleansing solution but it will last a long time.

The emergence of silicone hydrogel contact lenses means more oxygen getting through to the eye and this is a huge bonus as regards reduced itchiness and the general health of your eyes.

Cons of 30-day continuous wear contact lenses

Many people still cannot sleep comfortably whilst wearing contact lenses and can never get used to leaving them in during the night. If you are one of those then laser eye surgery may be worth considering.

The chances of getting an eye infection are increased somewhat by the fact that the contacts are being worn continuously.

There is always a need for an annual eye exam so this aplies to all not just wearers of contact lenses and those that have had laser eye surgery.

Pros of LASIK eye surgery

Technology, training and experience have improved the success rates of this procedure so those who undergo the procedure generally end up with eyesight that's even better than 20/20 with long-lasting results.

Ongoing development of laser eye surgery techniques sees the process being constantly refined and improved to continue producing outstanding vision correction results.

LASEK eye surgery has further improved the process because there is no incision and healing times are a lot quicker.

The sucess rate with is very, very high and the results are pretty much immediate.

Cons of LASIK eye surgery

The cost of laser eye surgery is prohibitive for many even though finance is sometimes available.

There can be no guarantees, whilst the success rates are very high does this not in itself provide a guarantee.

Occasionally there are side effects. Potential side effects include night time dry eyes, glare, seeing spots and the appearance of halos surrounding objects.

Some people are not good candidates for this procedure for a variety of reasons. Generally there has to be no deterioration in vision for the 12 months previous. Eyes must be healthy and individuals should be in good overall health.

Regardless of your perception of how healthy your eyes or vision are the ultimate decision will be made by your eye surgeon.

As you can see there are advantages and disadvantages to both and you will need to talk to your laser eye surgeon about your suitability for LASIK eye surgery.

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