Casual and professional athletes alike know that being able to see clearly is the key to victory. If you can’t see properly, it can be extremely difficult to get the full amount of enjoyment out of sports and even harder to win. That’s why LASIK is a competitive option for most athletes – nothing beats the corrective-lens-free vision that can be achieved with LASIK surgery.
First things first – there’s nothing wrong with wearing sports goggles or contacts, but wearing glasses while on the field can be a dangerous choice. Depending on the nature of the sport, glasses may end up getting in the way. Your glasses also have the potential to break, causing injury to your eyes.
Contacts lenses are the next logical choice, but dirt can get stuck to your lenses or they can fall out completely, and become irritating enough to take you out of the game. That’s an inconvenience that will ultimately limit your potential as an athlete (and take some of the fun out of playing).
LASIK is the best and safest option for athletes who want to free themselves from the hassle of corrective lenses. LASIK surgery helps athletes correct their sight, minimize inconveniences, and lowers their risk of eye injury.
You can get away with wearing eyeglasses and contact lenses in some sports, but others that involve running, swimming, jumping and physical contact tend to be more difficult with glasses and are oftentimes not allowed. If you aren’t allowed to wear your glasses, your game will suffer as clear vision is critical for athletes’ success. Without your vision – how will you pass the ball to your teammate?
A number of professional athletes have undergone LASIK in order to improve their game. Basketball players like Dwayne Wade and LeBron James are LASIK recipients, and so are NFL players Tiki Barber and Adrian Klemm. Even Tiger Woods has had LASIK!
LASIK surgery is both safe and effective. Following your LASIK treatment, your LASIK surgeon will tell you when it is safe to return to any rigorous activity. This is very important in making sure your eyes are completely healed following your procedure.
If you’re interested in stepping up your game, contact the LASIK Institute at Illinois Eye Center today at (309) 243-2400 or visit our website for more information on LASIK and request your FREE consultation today!