If you’re looking to simplify your vision care routine by reducing your need for glasses and contact lenses, you should consider LASIK eye surgery. The procedure offers worthwhile benefits to those with sight impairments. Here’s more about what it is and how it can help you.

What Is LASIK?

LASIK eye surgery is a short, simple procedure that improves vision for those with nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, and astigmatism. The process begins with the creation of a minuscule corneal flap that allows access to the structures beneath. The next part involves reshaping your eye by removing the tissues hindering your vision. The flap is then closed and acts as a natural bandage as the eye heals. You’ll be awake during the procedure, but your eye will be completely numbed, and you’ll be sedated so you stay calm and comfortable.

What Are the Benefits?

The procedure is safe and fast. Correcting both eyes takes up to half an hour, while one eye can be as short as 10 minutes. You’ll experience vision improvement within hours of the surgery, with full stabilization usually achieved within a few days of the procedure. Long-term benefits include reduced need for glasses and contact lenses, which means time and money saved on applying, maintaining, repairing, and replacing them. You’ll also be able to do more of the activities you love without glasses or contact irritation getting in the way.

What Results Does It Offer?

The effectiveness of the procedure depends upon the cause and severity of your sight impairment, which will be determined during your eye exam consultation beforehand. According to the AAO, more than 90% of vision care patients experience vision restoration between 20/20 and 20/40 with LASIK. After a few years, you may need a second procedure, as some of the tissue may grow back. It’s not uncommon to still need corrective eyewear for some activities, like driving in the dark.

Do you want to know if LASIK is right for you? The vision care experts at Clear Vision Center in Brooklyn, NY, will give you a detailed eye exam and consultation to review the benefits the procedure could offer you. For over a decade, they’ve provided comprehensive vision care and the latest in eyewear fashion, with an optometrist that boasts over 35 years of experience. Check out their services online, and call (718) 771-0078 to arrange your consultation today.