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LASIK & Contact Lenses,
Which Is Right For You?
Contact lenses and LASIK have many similarities in that for the
millions of patients who are nearsighted, farsightedness or have
astigmatism, both vision correction options can help achieve
independence from the
hassles and limitations of
wearing eyeglasses.
Eyeglasses have come a long way in their
cosmetic appeal in that frame manufacturers have dramatically
improved the appearance of modern eyewear. However, glasses are
glasses and still present a significant barrier and inconvenience
for patients who like to swim or participate in water sports, go
jogging or running, play tennis or racquetball, or play any sport or
simply want to just be able to get up in the morning, get out of bed
and not have to look for or depend on glasses to navigate around the
house. For those patients who desire a more independent lifestyle,
the vision correction options of contact lenses or LASIK are a good
place to look.
 If
I Wear Eyeglasses,
How Should I Choose
Between Contact Lenses and LASIK?
Once you have made the decision to try and get rid of
your dependence on eyeglasses, the choice between contact
lenses and LASIK can be
viewed in terms of a few major areas that are measured by how well
you will be able to achieve your personal goals in a safe and
effective manner.
 Next
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Vision Performance
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Convenience & Comfort
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Lifestyle Enhancement
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Safety and Risk Factors
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What about the risks and complications of LASIK?
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If I
wear contact lenses, How should I make the decision to have LASIK?
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