New Year, New Vision. Is 2024 Your Year for Eye Surgery?

New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start. Setting new year’s resolutions or goals for the months ahead and achieving them can positively impact our motivation, self-esteem, and enthusiasm. Many people set the new year’s goal of improving their vision and reaping the rewards the years after.

For most people, the main reason for investing in laser eye surgery is to throw away their glasses and contacts. This gives them lifestyle freedom and improved confidence, particularly if they don’t like the look of wearing glasses. Many will achieve 20/20 vision within weeks of their procedure.

Laser eye surgery can help with career prospects. People who sit in front of a computer all day are at risk of eye strain, but after laser eye surgery, eye strain is less of an issue. They can usually stay focused for longer and pay more attention to detail. Some occupations are difficult to perform when wearing glasses, including chefs, professional sports people, and anyone needing safety glasses.

Many people question if laser eye surgery is worth it. For some, the decision to get laser eye surgery is highly influenced by finances. People calculate the cost of contact lenses, saline and glasses, and possibly health insurance if glasses or contacts are one of the few things they claim. After calculating the potential cost savings in the long run, opting for laser eye surgery is a no-brainer.

While you will need an individual evaluation, find below the general eligibility criteria for laser eye surgery.

• Be at least 18 years of age – any younger, your eyes won’t be stable.
• Have stable vision – during the two years before surgery, the prescription for glasses/contact lenses must have remained stable.
• Not pregnant or breastfeeding – the changes in hormones that occur during pregnancy and breastfeeding can change the shape or thickness of corneas.
• No significant eye conditions – some eye conditions, including glaucoma, corneal disease, keratoconus, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and corneal ulcers, can cause difficulties for laser eye surgery. However, some conditions aren’t a concern with the ideal form of laser eye surgery.

Always consult with a professional, so if you would like more personalised information, start with our free suitability test.

Read below on the three kinds of laser eye surgery at Lions Laser Vision:

LASIK surgery is the most common type of laser eye surgery, performed millions of times worldwide for over 20 years. Its popularity grew quickly due to a very high success rate, few complications, and easy recovery. LASIK can treat eye problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The majority of patients experience 20/20 vision almost immediately.

SmartSight is the latest in laser eye surgery technology. With an even faster recovery than LASIK, SmartSight provides the best possible vision in the least amount of time. The safe and gentle procedure has a fast recovery and comfort level due to the less invasive nature compared to other forms of laser eye surgery.

PRK is ideal for patients who have corneal surface and thickness issues. For some people, PRK is the only suitable form of laser eye surgery. While it also has a high success rate, PRK has a longer recovery time than LASIK and SmartSight.

If investing in your vision with laser eye surgery is one of your goals for 2024, and you would like to discuss your options, schedule a consultation today. All the best for the new year!