LASIK vs. glasses Lit review

Briggs, Vantrice (2007,06,15). Lasik Vision Correction Surgery Vs Eyeglasses. LASIK eye surgery, Retrieved 02,20,2008, from http://www.lasikeyesurgery.com/lasik-articles/lasik-vision-correction-surgery.html

Millions of people have vision impairment. Most choose to get glasses, but there are many expenses and choices that have to be made with the decision to get glasses. Contact lenses are a more convenient choice for many people. There have been improvements made to both glasses and contacts but these improvements come with a price. The cost of a pair of glasses is at least $400. All of the choices of “transitions” or “scratch resistant” lenses only increases the price. Contacts have improved greatly with the technology of “extended wear” which can be worn for up to thirty days, but with this there is a cost. LASIK eye surgery is a new technology that reshapes the cornea. The price depend on the extent of the vision impairment. The cost of $300 to $1500 per eye can seem expensive until it is compared to the price of glasses and contacts over the years of use. LASIK also comes with a guarantee to last at least ten years. There is also an acuity plan that will plan free enhancements for the rest of you life. The entire procedure only lasts around ten minutes and often patients can experience immediate vision improvement. This surgery improves vision and saves time and money.