The Season for Seeing Better: Why So Many People Have LASIK in the Summer

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Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on June 27, 2022

Many people, such as students and teachers, have more time in the summer to get things done, like home gardening, traveling, bonding with the family and getting more physically fit. It’s also a great time to finally take the plunge on permanent vision correction.

5 Reasons Patients are Getting LASIK This Summer

In addition to a potentially more flexible summer schedule, there are several other powerful advantages to getting LASIK during the summer months:

• Recovery is quick. Most LASIK patients can return to work in a matter of days and back to rigorous activities – like their summer softball league, or those home repairs you’ve been putting off – in just 1-2 weeks. LASIK vision correction during the summer will have you taking in the sights, spectacles-free, in plenty of time to do everything else you had planned.

• Improved sports performance. There’s no substitute for naturally sharp vision, not even with high-powered prescription lenses. After LASIK, sports enthusiasts can take to the field, the course, the court, the gridiron or the stands glasses- and contacts-free and still take in every bit of the action. Many athletes note a significant improvement in their performance, not to mention a more comfortable experience in competition.

• With affordable payment plans, there’s still room in the budget for that summer trip. And we’re not just talking about this summer. Once your vision is corrected, the huge annual expense of prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses and supplies goes away. 

Over a lifetime, LASIK patients can save enough money to recover the cost of LASIK two, three or more times over. That means your eye-supply dollars can go into your vacation fund for bigger and better adventures.

• A more carefree vacation. LASIK patients tell us how great it is to be done lugging around multiple eyeglasses, contacts and cleaning solutions – or worse, forgetting to pack all of those things. Roadside attractions, monuments, museum exhibits and all the unforgettable adventures are sharper than ever after LASIK.

Naturally good eyesight is especially advantageous for the summertime watersports many of us enjoy. Imagine boating, swimming and water skiing without having to remove contacts or stash delicate eyeglasses in a safe place.

• You’re back-to-school ready. For those who hop back into school activities after a summer break, improved vision can be a life-changing experience. Students find it easier to read a chalkboard, homework or electronic devices, while teachers spend less time (and money!) switching between “cheater-readers” and prescription distance glasses.

If you’ve been thinking about LASIK vision correction, consider making this the summer you get it done. Get started with a quick LASIK self-test to see if you might be a candidate, or call us to request a consultation – (800) 383-3831.

Missouri Eye Institute has helped thousands of patients attain freedom from glasses and contact lenses. Contact us at (800) 383-3831 to schedule a thorough eye exam or visit MissouriEye.com to learn more about our services.