Contacts vs. LASIK: Making a Decision
If you wear contact lenses, the chances are you have considered getting LASIK laser vision correction so you can finally put the lenses away forever and just see crystal clear all the time. LASIK does have a number of advantages over contact lenses:
- Less risk of infection
- Less risk of corneal abrasion and scratches
- No lens to break or lose
- No prescriptions to renew
Essentially, because you will not be touching your eye on a regular basis or putting a lens in direct contact with your eye, there is less likelihood that your eye will suffer damage. With LASIK you are not depending on a prosthesis, so there's no danger that you will break or lose it--a potentially crippling event. And because you don't have to buy new lenses or new cleaning fluids, you will never find yourself in a situation where you've run out of cleaner or lenses and have to rush out to get more.
On the other hand, there are some risks to the LASIK procedure that might make contact lenses a better choice for some people.
- Glare, halos, and poor night vision, although rare, can occur
- Dry eyes can be a nuisance for some people who get LASIK, requiring eye drops
- In certain situations, the flap created during LASIK can become detached, even years after the procedure
Because of these complications, there are some people who might want to think hard before deciding on LASIK laser vision correction. If you do a lot of driving at night, if you suffer from dry eyes, and if you engage in contact sports or other activities where there is a significant risk of trauma to the eye, LASIK may not be for you. And, of course, although the procedure is being made available to more people than ever, not everyone is a good LASIK candidate.
At the Howerton Eye Clinic, we are committed to finding the right vision solution for every patient. With our partners at LensShopper.com, we help people find their way to clear eyesight that fits their lifestyle and personal needs. To learn more, contact us today to set up a consultation.
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We have a simlar article on one of our sites.
http://mylasikdr.com/posts/view/lasik_vs_contact_lenses/
We are a bit more partial to lasik over contact lenses, because of the sources in our article. But after reading this blog entry it makes sense that lasik might not be for everyone. This article is a really good way of showing the pros and cons of both lasik and contact lenses.
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