Athletes heavily rely on their visual acuity to perform well, and need sharp vision during games, only two of many reasons why they seek laser eye surgery to correct their eyesight.
Why Athletes Choose Vision Correction Surgery
From hall-of-fame pros to aspiring rookies, vision correction surgery, usually LASIK, CLEAR, or TransPRK, has helped many athletes improve their performance without corrective eyewear getting in their way.
Here are some reasons why more and more athletes choose vision correction surgery to give them that extra edge when competing.
Unblocked vision
Though prescription sports goggles can address the need for vision correction for sports activities, with a laser eye procedure, players enjoy unhampered peripheral vision, with no earpieces or lens frames to create blind spots. While contacts address these issues, they come with their own set of limitations.
Sweat or dirt entering the eyes, or dry eyes can cause focusing issues as the contacts are slow to settle into place. In addition, debris, sweat, and dry eyes can cause them to be dislodged. Athletes enjoy maximum comfort and no focusing limitations after having their vision corrected for good.
Confidence Boost
On game day, combined with the necessary skills and training, confidence can win it all. Having vision correction surgery gives players a boost in confidence, as they are set free from glasses, and more still when they can engage in any activity without worrying about inserting or removing lenses.
Improved Contrast
When compared to other vision correction options, such as glasses and contacts, vision corrected with either LASIK, CLEAR, or TransPRK provides patients with a better ability to see in a variety of lighting and adds improved contrast. This can be very important for athletes, when games can be at any time of day, and have either natural or artificial light. Sharp contrast can make all the difference when the ball is headed toward your centerfield position.
Fast and Easy Recovery
Downtime matters when you play competitively, which is why athletes appreciate the fast, easy recovery that having advanced vision correction procedure offers. Recovery may include a bit of discomfort for the first day or two, which is relieved with the use of anti-inflammatory drops and medication provided.
Patients typically return to their normal activities, such as driving, nonstrenuous work, and light exercise, within a couple of days of surgery. The ophthalmologist monitors healing progress with follow-up appointments and lets patients know when they can head back to the court, the field, or engage in other strenuous activities. Healing time is different for everyone, but most people are able to return to all activities within two weeks.
Enjoy Your Athletic or Leisure Pursuits More by having your Vision Corrected at Shinagawa
With the corrected vision you can enjoy by undergoing a fitting procedure, you can say goodbye to precious time lost from refocusing, bulky and sometimes foggy goggles. In addition, you can avoid the frequent prescription changes that necessitate new corrective lenses. Say yes to vision correction and hello to better visual acuity with improved contrast, and the added confidence of clear vision that’s always available and doesn’t require maintenance.
We invite you to take the first step towards better vision by contacting us today for a Comprehensive Eye Screening.
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