As summer rolls around, the NYC store windows fill up with hot gear for the sunny days ahead. As you dream about those sizzling weekends at the shore, you’re probably also window shopping to be up on the trending fashions to soak up the rays and dive into the waves. But what about your eyes? What’s the best way to see and look sharp at the beach?
Prescription sunglasses are always a fantastic option for time outdoors, but they won’t help you underwater. They’re also weak when it comes to giving wide peripheral vision for sports. Contact lenses are another possible solution for the beach, yet – as anyone who wears contacts can attest – even the tiniest grain of sand on your lens can ruin any carefree day with excruciating, painful vision.
Now that we’ve ruled out prescription sunglasses and contact lenses, let’s consider LASEK. LASEK laser eye surgery is the ultimate eyewear solution for all of your summer days spent in the sun and on the sand!
What is LASEK?
LASEK, officially known as “laser-assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy” (now you know why most people call it LASEK…), is a non-cutting and non-invasive method of laser eye surgery. To date, our experienced and highly trained eye New York City eye surgeon, Dr. Chynn, has performed over 10,000 LASEK procedures. So you know you can trust his skills and his knowledge about this revolutionary laser surgery.
How is it possible to do eye surgery that is fully non-cutting? To perform LASEK in our Manhattan eye care center, Dr. Chynn begins by gently applying an alcohol solution to the upper layer of your eye’s cells. Then, he will move this surface layer to the side in order to expose your cornea, which he will reshape with a laser. Afterwards, he will reposition the top layer of cells back in place and insert a temporary, healing contact lens. That’s it – non-invasive and non-cutting.
LASEK vs. LASIK – See Why LASEK is Better
In general, about 90% of all complications from LASIK are caused by the cutting and reattaching of a corneal flap. Because there is no cutting involved in LASEK, no flap is incised into your cornea. As a result, none of the possible major complications from creating a corneal flap can occur. In addition, since LASEK is non-cutting, the nerves that control your tearing reflex are also left intact during this state-of-the-art procedure. LASEK thereby diminishes your risk of developing dry eye syndrome after the surgery, which is a typical side effect of LASIK. In sum, LASEK is about 10x safer than other laser eye surgeries.
More good news – even if you’ve been told that you are not a good candidate for LASIK because you have a thin cornea or a complicated vision prescription, you may still be able to have LASEK. Book a consultation with our NYC eye surgeon to find out more about LASEK laser eye surgery and your eyes.
LASEK – Perfect, Contemporary Beach Gear
Let’s review the benefits of LASEK for your summer days at the beach:
- No more sand stuck to your contact lenses
- Enhanced sports performance with wide peripheral vision
- Boost your self-confidence by letting your natural face show
- Clear and comfortable vision, without constantly re-wetting your dried-out contact lenses with eye drops, or always pushing slippery glasses back up on your nose
- No need to spend top dollars on expensive prescription sunglasses
- No more filling your beach bag with bulky cases of prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses
Prepare in advance. Don’t wait until the traffic is backed up and the beaches are already crowded to find out more about LASEK. Dr. Chynn welcomes you to book an appointment in our New York City eye care clinic today!
