The Advantages and Disadvantages of Lasik Surgery vs. Corrective Lenses

When it comes to correcting your vision there are three primary options, glasses, contact lenses or Lasik surgery. While many people have a preference for one reason or another, each of these methods comes with its own distinct advantages and disadvantages. Through an honest appraisal of these three techniques, one can narrow down which method of correcting your vision best fits your individual needs.

Glasses are the oldest and probably the most common way that people use to correct their vision. Many people think that they’re stylish and when properly prescribed they definitely work, although they do still come with their disadvantages.

For one, many people find them to be uncomfortable. This is especially true when exercising or playing sports, where wearing glasses becomes nearly impossible. Another drawback to this choice is the cost. While each individual pair may not be too much money, they need to be replaced often as they’re easily lost or broken. So while some people do prefer glasses, many people opt for contact lenses instead.

Contact lenses are a better choice for many of those who don’t care for glasses.  As some people dislike the way glasses look on their face, contacts are a valid alternative as they’re concealed within your eye.  They can also come in a variety of colors which some people enjoy, but for many contact lenses simply just aren’t an option.

For those that have sensitive eyes contact lenses can be incredibly uncomfortable. Others simply don’t care for the idea of putting a foreign object in their eye every day. Contact lenses can also be very expensive and will need to be replaced often. Furthermore, they require constant maintenance. As any speck on the lens can cause discomfort, they will need to be cleaned often and it can become quite a hassle over time. So while some individuals like contact lenses, they’re still not preferred by a large number of people.  For those that are looking for an alternative to both of these corrective lenses, and then Lasik eye surgery is the ideal choice.

Lasik Surgery is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to improve their vision without having to worry about wearing glasses or stuffing contact lenses into their eyes. This safe and quick procedure can be completed in a matter of hours, and corrects a number of eye conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Lasik is also much cheaper than the other options, as it only requires a one-time payment and the results are usually permanent. Ultra Vision’s lifetime pledge guarantees that in the rare case that enhancement surgeries are needed, qualifying patients will receive them free of cost. By using an experienced Lasik eye surgeon from Ultra Vision, you’re making the best possible choice when it comes to permanently correcting your vision.