Lasik for Sportsman- Is it worth it

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Yes, Even Cricketers Can Get LASIK Done Safely!

While glasses and contacts are incredibly inconvenient for almost everyone, they can be especially inconvenient if your profession involves sports. If you wear glasses or lenses, you might as well bid your sporting career adieu. This is why people who play sports are often looking for alternatives that might help them overcome this disability and live their potential. For those people, LASIK is one option that they can always opt for whenever wearing glasses or lenses starts to hinder their lifestyles.


Glasses and Lenses are fragile, and in activities requiring physical exercise, they can often break. Frequently causing serious injury to the eye which could potentially lead to blindness. Depending on the type of sport you play, LASIK can be an excellent option to opt for as a replacement. While you might have to take a small recovery time away from your sport (ideally a few weeks to a month), it’ll pay off in the long run as you’ll be once again blessed with a 20/20 vision. Athletes playing sports like Cricket, Football, Basketball are the ones who benefit from this the most! Considering they’re at a lower risk of eye related injuries, they’re the prime candidates for bettering their vision through LASIK.
If, however, you partake in contact sports, like Rugby, Kabaddi, Boxing, Wrestling, etc. Sports where your eyes and eye lids are at a risk for injury, you might want to consult your ophthalmologist before undertaking LASIK. You might also be asked to take a longer recovery time away from your sport. Considering in contact sport, there is always the risk of hurting the eye.
Many worry about the effect of dirt and sweat entering the eye during sports. Well, if you follow your doctor’s advice thoroughly, take ample time to recover and take the necessary precautions as prescribed by your ophthalmologist, you can avoid any problems that might arise! Be warned though. You will want to take your doctors instructions and recommendations very seriously if you’re an athlete.
But the benefits of LASIK for athletes outweigh any potential harms. This is because you’re infinitely more likely to injure yourself if you’re using a pair of glasses or contact lenses. LASIK is the safest option out there. World renowned athletes have undergone LASIK. Athletes like Tiger Woods and LeBron James have undergone the LASIK procedure to become world famous. Join their league, correct your vision and achieve your dream of becoming a great sportsperson.

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