LASIK Surgery Helping Soldiers Stay Safe

We all rely on our vision to lead productive and happy lives. Now consider the significance of clear vision for astronauts, first responders and our US Military personnel. If you ever wondered whether having LASIK surgery was safe for you, rest easy because LASIK is not only acceptable but recommended.

LASIK is Safe for the US Military

Our Army, Navy and Marines on the frontlines can find themselves in life and death decisions on a daily basis, so good vision is critical to their safety. They are given the best equipment to do their jobs, and it has been deemed that LASIK surgery is not just cosmetic surgery, but a “gear issue.”

Wearing glasses and contacts negatively affect their ability to see the enemy. They have incredibly advanced technology with night scopes, drones, but all dependent on the human component.

After a decade of positive laser vision correction surgery results from the civilian population, the military performed extensive testing to ascertain its compatibility with members of the armed forces.

One such study was the Army Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Program. Over 16,000 Army service members had LASIK over a three year period. Their purpose was to establish and reduce the limitations of corrective eyewear in combat.

The results of the study concluded:

• The program provided excellent outcomes
• LASIK surgery enhanced their overall readiness
• Night vision difficulties, dry eye and flap complications were rare
• 85.6% had better than or equal to 20/20 vision

Now naval aviators, soldiers, and marines choose LASIK for its safety and effectiveness.

Final Frontier for LASIK – Safe for Astronauts

Space travel requires extreme precision during flight and space walks, NASA wondered how the environmental extremes of space would be affected by LASIK surgery. Dry air, weightlessness, G forces, and high altitude are just some of the challenges our astronauts face.

After extensive clinical date was reviewed, it was determined LASIK surgery provides both safety and the quality of vision needed for our NASA astronauts now and in the future.

First Responders

Fireman, police, EMT, all are first on the scene of an accident, tragedy or weather event. Charging into a smoke filled burning home, chasing down a criminal, or saving a life requires good vision. There is no time to find a pair glasses or look for a lost contact lens. It requires perfect vision at a second’s notice. That is what you have with LASIK surgery.

The Good News

The good news is this amazing procedure is available for you too!  You may not be on the front lines, or rushing into burning buildings, but good vision is essential for everyone.

LASIK on the frontlines, LASIK in space and LASIK for first responders.

Safe enough for them, safe enough for you.

Find out if you are a good candidate for laser vision correction. Contact the eye care professionals at Cedar Park Vision and schedule your FREE LASIK consultation.