Twenty is the age when you make some life changing decisions such as getting married or starting a new career. This is the time in your life when you can consider LASIK surgery to treat vision imperfections. Since laser eye surgery is permissible only above the age of 18, it may be a good idea to evaluate the possibility of getting treatment for the following reasons.
20 is when your prescription vision becomes stable
One of the most important things to qualify for LASIK surgery is to have a stable prescription for eyeglasses. If you have been wearing eyeglasses for an extended period of your life, then by this time your vision, in all likelihood, would be steady. The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that as high as 90% of people have their vision corrected between 20/20 and 20/40 and that is without the use of glasses or contact lenses.
Break away from the shackles that we call corrective eyewear
When you are in your 20s, to have problems related to vision can cause hassles and frustration. With the help of LASIK, you can reduce your dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses and enjoy a confident life. Since you are in the prime of your youth, do not feel shackled by glasses. Instead, break away and feel free to choose a career that requires physical activity like military positions or being a police officer. However, the trick is to seek medical advice from only reputed institutions like Sugarland Eye & Laser Center in Houston that has years of experience and expertise to handle LASIK procedures with surgical precision.
Do not give up on your active lifestyle
When you wear glasses or contact lenses, there are a lot of things that you may have to compromise because of these visual limitations. However, you can resume your active lifestyle by getting treated for your vision impairment. You can now take up sporting activities like biking, scuba diving, swimming, etc. which need not be limited by the need for contacts or specialized glasses.
Age is only a number
Having LASIK in your 20s will give you the freedom to enjoy a glasses-free lifestyle during the onset of your youth. A person starts to lose their vision when they reach the age of 40 and most people will require reading glasses as they lose the ability to read clearly up close. This condition is called presbyopia which is caused as a result of slow thickening and lack of flexibility in the natural lens of your eyes. This is why it is recommended to achieve your best vision in your 20s while you still can!
LASIK treatment is a successful investment
LASIK treatment in your 20s can become very cost effective as you save a lot of money that would have spent on glasses or contact lenses. All future expenses related to your eyesight are also eliminated once you receive vision correction treatment. Hence, in the long run, LASIK treatment pays for itself in a matter of years through its subsequent cost savings.
Source:
http://seeforyourself.com/living-with-imperfect-vision/five-reasons-get-lasik-turning-30/
Sugarland Eye & Laser Center leads in providing premium LASIK technologies to Houston, Sugar Land, and the surrounding region. The Center’s award-winning medical director introduced revolutionary technologies such as iLASIK to the region. This technology is used by NASA astronauts, Navy SEALS and Air Force fighter pilots. At Sugarland Eye & Laser Center, you can now receive the same treatment. For more information, please call (281) 240-0478 or visit us at www.houston-lasik.com.
About the Author
Amjad Khokhar, M.D. is Chief LASIK Surgeon at Sugarland Eye & Laser Center. Add Dr. Khokhar on Google+ here.
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