That Summer Feeling: 3 Reasons To Have LASIK Eye Surgery This Summer

Summer is upon us and many folks across the U.S. may find themselves asking, “Should I get corrective eye surgery?” Corrective eye surgery, or LASIK, offers many benefits for summer fun.

But is it better to undergo LASIK eye surgery during the summer? Or it best to have it performed in winter?

Should I Get Corrective Eye Surgery In The Summer?

By 2020, it’s estimated up to 718,000 people will undergo LASIK. If you’ve been considering LASIK eye surgery, odds are you’ve either heard it’s best to have it done in summer or winter. Some people have heard the humidity of summer air can either be beneficial or problematic.

But the truth is, you can undergo LASIK treatment any time of the year. After your procedure, you’re given eye drops to help keep your eyes lubricated. You’ll also be protecting your eyes while you heal whether it’s sunny or snowing outside.

Anything But Summertime Sadness: LASIK Eye Surgery Benefits

Summer is one of the best times of the year to undergo LASIK eye surgery. This isn’t because the elements are easier on your healing eyes. Rather, it’s because you can enjoy more summer fun without worrying about your glasses.

Here are some of the benefits you can “look” forward to this summer after your LASIK eye treatment:

 

1. You can spend your money on fun things. When you have a vision impairment, you need to save your money for new glasses or contacts. But with LASIK, you don’t have to worry about buying new products every time your vision changes. You can spend your money on festival food, concerts, and other social summer fun.

 

1. You can go swimming without blurred vision. Nothing beats swimming during the summer. But it can lose some of its fun when you can’t see more than a foot in front of you. With LASIK, you can swim without wondering if the lifeguard is waving at you or someone else.

 

1. You can worry less about allergies. Spring and summer are bad months for allergies. And rubbing your eyes with contact lenses can be problematic. You don’t have to worry about rubbing your eyes after you’ve healed from LASIK.