Posted by: Eye Health Northwest in LASIK on May 14, 2024
LASIK is one of the most popular elective procedures in the US. Each year millions of people choose LASIK as the way to improve their vision with this safe, effective procedure.
If you’ve been considering LASIK, you may be worried about the cost. It’s true that LASIK is considered an elective procedure, so insurance doesn’t typically cover the cost.
However, the one-time cost of LASIK is a valuable investment in your quality of life. Keep reading to learn five reasons why LASIK is worth the price!
Reduce Your Need For Glasses Or Contacts
LASIK corrects a wide range of vision problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. After LASIK, many people are able to significantly reduce their dependence on visual aids.
Depending on which IOL you choose during cataract surgery, you may still need to wear glasses for certain activities, like reading. However, if you choose a premium IOL, you may not need glasses for any activities.
This means no hassle of caring for contacts and keeping track of glasses all the time. It also saves money since you won’t have to purchase new glasses or contacts regularly.
You’ll See Clearly When You Wake Up
If you have worn glasses for a while, you’re probably used to waking up to blurry vision. Reaching for your glasses may be the first thing you do every day.
With LASIK, your vision may improve enough that you don’t need glasses or contacts anymore. That includes first thing in the morning! You’ll be able to wake up and face your day with clear vision.
Enjoy The Freedom To Fully Participate In Activities
Glasses and contacts can interfere with an active lifestyle. You may have to sacrifice clear vision to go swimming or scuba diving.
If you’re a fan of skiing or other cold-weather sports, you may struggle with your glasses fogging up so you can’t see through the lenses. Packing for any trip requires making sure you have enough contacts and cleaning supplies, as well as glasses as backups.
LASIK can make sports, traveling, and other activities more fun and carefree.
Boost Your Self-Confidence
Wearing glasses or contacts can feel awkward. Perhaps you feel like your glasses are hiding your face from the world.
You might worry about glasses casting shadows and ruining how you look in photos. Maybe your contacts become dry at the end of the day, making driving at night challenging and causing you to lose confidence in going out after dark.
LASIK can make you feel selfie-ready all the time and give you the crisp, sharp vision that makes you feel confident at all times of day.
Enjoy Reliable Results from Advanced Technology
LASIK is one of the safest, most effective surgical procedures in the United States. At EyeHealth NW, our board-certified LASIK surgeons use the most advanced technology, including the Wavelight Refractive Suite, which utilizes the FS200 Femtosecond laser, the EX500 excimer laser, and Contoura Vision topography.
Our experienced team guides patients through the entire process, from consultation to post-procedure follow-up care.
Are you ready to invest in your vision and learn more about LASIK? To find out if LASIK is the right laser vision correction procedure for you, schedule a LASIK consultation at EyeHealth Northwest in Portland, OR, today!
