Maybe Contacts Aren't The Long-Term Answer?
- Contacts require meticulous attention to ensure proper
cleaning and to avoid infection
- Experts consider the rate of infection to be higher
with contacts than with the iLASIK Procedure1 (using exclusive LASIK
technology, only from AMO)
- People living in warmer climates, sleep with contacts
in and/or wear them for weeks at a time, are at an even greater risk of infection
- Contacts are expensive
- A 25 year old can expect to spend tens of thousands of
dollars on contacts over their lifetime — as much as FIVE TIMES the price of the
typical iLASIK Procedure2
- And what about living your life?
- Do you realize how much time you spend cleaning and caring
for your contacts?
- What type of lifestyle compromises do you continue to
make because of your contacts?
- Have you ever found yourself on the road without your
contact supplies?
Contacts or the iLASIK Procedure? It's never been easier to make the
contacts-free choice.
References
- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Casey Eye Institute. Is LASIK Surgery
Safer than Contact Lenses?
- Based on an estimated iLASIK Procedure fee of $5000. Source: Michael L. Stark, DO; Jeffrey M. Ward, OD.
Laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) can only be performed by a trained physician and is specified for reduction or elimination of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism as indicated within the product labeling. Laser refractive surgery is contraindicated for patients: a) with collagen vascular, autoimmune, or immunodeficiency diseases; b) who are pregnant or nursing women; c) with signs of keratoconus or abnormal corneal topography; d) who are taking one or both of the following medications: Isotretinoin (Accutane) and Amiodarone hydrochloride (Cordarone). Potential side effects to laser refractive surgery may include glare, dry eye, as well as other visual anomalies. LASIK requires the use of a microkeratome that cuts a flap on the surface of the cornea, potential side effects may include flap related complications. Consult with your eye care professional and Patient Information Booklet regarding the potential risks and benefits for laser refractive surgery, results may vary for each individual patient.
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