LASIK Safety & Recovery Time
It’s true that there is some risk associated with any surgery you might have, but LASIK has been proven a very safe procedure. For athletes, having a vision correction procedure can actually improve their safety during game time.
For example, if football players require glasses or contacts to see, there is a risk that during the game a hard tackle or penalty could cause the lenses to shatter into their eyes. There is another danger, too, although not a physical one. What if a player gets dust in their eye while wearing contacts? What if a contact lens gets too dry and folds up at a key moment, rendering a receiver unable to spot the football spiralling down the field?
Even if none of those things happen, the fact is with contacts and glasses, your visual acuity and hand-eye coordination will not be as exact as it could be.
And if you think having LASIK surgery will mean you sit out for the season or will be unable to be active for months, then think again. The recovery time for this life-changing procedure is very fast, typically a few days at most.
Professional Athletes Keeping Eyes On The Ball
Whether you’re a pro basketball player, a high school track champion or somewhere in between, LASIK surgery can improve your vision and physical performance.
Carter Eye Center has treated more than 30 current and former Dallas Cowboys superstars and coaches.
As an experienced ophthalmologist and LASIK surgeon, Dr Harvey Carter is proud to be the official LASIK provider for the Dallas Cowboys. If you want to start seeing your best on and off the field, contact Carter Eye Center today to schedule an appointment.
