Good eyesight is something we dream of having or maintaining. After all, a good pair of eyes helps you see the world on a whole different level. What is beautiful becomes twice as beautiful; what is fascinating becomes mesmerizing. There is beauty and awe in being able to see clearly.
Sadly, however, this is not something everyone gets to enjoy.
While majority of us are given healthy eyes on the day that we are born, others have to live with the lonely truth that they’ll never be able to witness the world the same way. Some are born with bad visions; others are even totally devoid of light! Due to pregnancy factors and genetics, some people don’t know what the world is supposed to be like. They are deprived of the chance to compare a world that is light and a world that is dark. It’s a sad thing but hey, it’s reality. And who knows? Maybe their visual impairment would lead them to greater things. It’s all about seeing the silver lining in these kinds of situations. Hope is what makes life so good.
On our end, what should be learn from witnessing realities like this?
First, it’s to never take things for granted (read more). Sometimes, we fail to see how lucky we are to be able to see – we just sort of assume that it’s something natural for us to have. After all, we’ve been enjoying this ability to see from the moment we’re born – never aware of what life is like without it since we’ve always just had it. And so, we end up abusing it. How do we do it? We do it by staying up late at night watching Netflix, reading fine print under dim light, exhausting our eyes by looking at computer screens for prolonged periods of time, and getting shorter hours of sleep.
We abuse what has been gracefully given to us and we still end up wondering why our eyesight is getting blurrier by the day.
Fortunately, with today’s technology, you still have a shot at getting a second chance.
What Is Lasik Surgery?
If you’re tired of wearing frames and lenses and regret the abuse you’ve been inflicting on your eyes, then you may still afford yourself a second chance. Aside from external accessories used to correct eyesight, there is now a more direct and lasting solution to bad eyesight. This is what we call Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis or LASIK for short.
Lasik Surgery comes in many forms. This is because each pair of eyes has differing needs. What works for one person may not work for another. These subtle changes in eye care needs are identified with the help of Wavescan technology. It creates a detailed map of the eye (like a fingerprint!) and identifies exactly what the problem is. This procedure is administered by LASIK specialists, such as a Portland lasik surgeon. Also, take note that each LASIK treatment is unique for every individual.
So what cases does LASIK Surgery help correct?
On a general sense, LASIK is used to help correct eye problems such as:
- Myopia or Nearsightedness
- Hyperopia or Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
Overall, this revolutionary eye technology helps correct and change the shape of the cornea so that you improve your eyes’ clarity and focus.
Why settle for glasses when you can have the next best thing right?
LASIK Surgery gives us a second chance to take back what we lost because of our own carelessness. If this corrective measure restores your eyesight, I hope that you become more careful with your future actions. After all, it is not all the time that LASIK Surgery can help you. There will come a point when even this kind of technology may not be able to reverse the abuse you have made your eyes suffer. Check out more information about the procedure here: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/lasik-laser-eye-surgery.
You can start caring for your eyes better in the simplest ways. Get ample amount of rest, preferably 6 – 8 hours per day. Massage the muscles around your eyes when tired; gently stroke the sides in a circular motion and back. Do not rinse your eyes directly with water after working in front of a computer for a long time. First you have to rest for a good 10 to 15 minutes and use a damp towel and dab gently, if necessary.
Loving your eyes always starts with discipline.