Do you love activities like rock climbing, kayaking, and hiking? Is working out with glasses and contact lenses filled with nothing but frustrations? Your active lifestyle deserves something better, like LASIK.
If you’re active, glasses and contact lenses can be a hassle. Remembering to pack your contact lens solution or throw on your glasses when you’re always on the move can be frustrating.
Imagine how much easier it would be to keep up with your active lifestyle if you had clear vision without having to rely on visual aids. LASIK can give you the vision of your dreams, making it easier to do all the things you love.
When you get LASIK at Omaha Eye, you can experience Lincoln like never before! Keep reading to learn more about taking your active lifestyle in Lincoln to the next level with LASIK.
What is LASIK?
LASIK is a laser vision correction procedure that uses specialized lasers to change the shape of your cornea. This can correct common refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
The procedure is quick, minimally invasive, and has a fast recovery time, with most patients able to resume normal activities just one day later. It can drastically reduce or even eliminate your reliance on visual aids, meaning you may never have to worry about glasses or contacts again!
Vision Correction For Active People
With such an easy procedure and recovery, you won’t have to put your life on pause to get LASIK. It can fit right into your busy schedule.
It’s given as an outpatient procedure, meaning you get to go home the same day you have LASIK. The recovery is also quite smooth, and many patients feel well enough to return to work as soon as the day after their procedure.
Any discomfort from the procedure tends to go away within a day or two, and for most of the initial recovery period, you just need to take a few precautions. These include not rubbing your eyes, avoiding getting water in your eyes, and regularly using the eye drops prescribed by your LASIK surgeon.
You will likely notice improvements in your vision immediately after having LASIK, but it will continue to improve as your eyes heal. After 3-6 months, your eyes will be fully healed, and you’ll reach your peak vision!
For most of that time, you’ll still be able to see incredibly well, but you’ll also get to watch your vision get better and better every day. Even if you lead a busy life, LASIK is well worth squeezing in because it can enhance your life in Lincoln in many ways.
Enjoy The Outdoors
After having LASIK, you’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors like never before. Your vision may be even better than when you were wearing contact lenses and glasses, so you’ll be able to appreciate nature even more.
You can visit the beautiful Sunken Gardens to take in the sights. If you have seasonal allergies, LASIK can also help you enjoy the outdoors more.
Using contacts can trap allergens in your eyes and worsen allergy symptoms. Once you’ve had LASIK, you can reduce your reliance on contacts and take in all the beauty of nature with fewer distractions.
Have Adventures
Without glasses or contact lenses to keep track of, you’ll have a much easier time being spontaneous. You can go on adventures without sacrificing extra time to ensure you have your visual aids and accessories.
You also won’t have to travel with any eyewear or accessories, so you’ll have more room in your bags for the souvenirs you get on your adventures! There’s plenty of adventure in Lincoln, but for unique old-fashioned fun, you should go to the Adventure Golf Center for a round of mini golf.
With better vision, you’ll also be able to show off some of your skills. Imagine how much better your aim will be once you’ve had LASIK!
Relax
Being active doesn’t always mean you have to be doing high-intensity events; it can also mean you take your relaxation time seriously! LASIK allows you to relax more easily without worrying about visual aids.
Soak up the last of the summer at Star City Shores, a public pool and water park in Lincoln you can enjoy with friends and family. Have fun in the water, or let the kids have fun while you lay back in a pool chair to get some sun!
Is LASIK Right for You?
Most people with refractive errors are great candidates for LASIK. If you’re over 18, have stable vision, and are in good health, chances are good you’ll be a great candidate, too!
However, some people don’t qualify for LASIK. You may not be a good candidate for LASIK if you have prior health conditions, unstable vision, or certain risk factors.
You can find out if you’re a good candidate for LASIK by scheduling a consultation with your eye doctor at Omaha Eye & Laser Institute. They will examine your eyes, ask about your health history, and discuss your active lifestyle goals with you to determine whether LASIK could be your key to clearer vision!
Do you want to learn more about how LASIK can improve your active lifestyle in Lincoln? Schedule an appointment at Omaha Eye & Laser Institute in Lincoln, NE, today!
