3 Reasons to Ask Your Doctor About LASIK
- Posted on: Apr 26 2021
LASIK is a quick and straightforward procedure that, in most cases, permanently resolves your vision impairments. Most people who wear prescription glasses are at least curious about the surgery, so Dr. Gregory Pamel of Pamel Vision & Laser Group encourages you to start a conversation about LASIK with your doctor if any of the following motivations applies to you:
1. A Desire to Ditch Your Current Eyewear
LASIK is not a required procedure — plenty of people will go their entire lives wearing glasses and contact lenses to correct their vision, and they will do so gladly. That said, if the sound of no longer having to rely on eyewear is appealing to you, you ought to check out LASIK.
Do you consider it a hassle having to buy new lenses and update your prescriptions? Do you frequently forget to bring your glasses with you when you go out for a drive or sit down to read? Are you tired of inserting contacts into your eyes? Your doctor can help you navigate this choice to determine whether the convenience is worth the cost.
2. To Assess Your Candidacy for the Procedure
While most people are suitable for LASIK, unfortunately that is not the case for everyone. Before you get your heart set on LASIK, it is probably worth your time to see if your doctor considers you a good candidate for this refractive surgery.
LASIK may not be ideal for you if you:
- Have thin or irregular corneas
- Suffer from dry eyes, which makes it more difficult to heal from LASIK
- Are on certain medications like prescribed steroids
- Engage in sports that increase your risk for eye injury
- Are currently pregnant or nursing
Worry not, though: there are other refractive surgery options if the doctor does feel LASIK is appropriate for you. Pamel Vision & Laser Group also offers PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) which is safe for a larger percentage of people.
3. For Peace of Mind
Some people are on the fence about LASIK due to lingering fears. Most likely, a simple conversation with the surgeon will be all it takes to alleviate these concerns so you can move forward with LASIK and permanently improve your vision.
That is not because your doctor is “selling” you, but because he is able to provide the reassurance you have been craving. It can make all the difference in the world to know you will be in the care of an expert who has performed the procedure thousands of times with wildly successful results. It becomes difficult to remain fearful with that kind of encouraging news.
So Ask the Doctor
Dr. Pamel is happy to have a more in-depth conversation with you about LASIK. Fill out this form to book a consultation at his Midtown Manhattan office.
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