Sticking a finger in your eye is just plain terrible. For the unfortunate majority who have less than perfect vision this is a necessary evil for contact lens wearers. From not remembering to remove them before going to bed to getting one caught behind an eyelid, contacts can be a tremendous hassle. Is there another way?

Corrective eye surgery is a choice that many people began turning to the minute it made its debut to the general public. It might seem that this procedure would call for a lengthy healing time, but the surgery is usually completed during a single outpatient visit. The surgery is performed by removing some tissue from the cornea with the purpose of reshaping, thus eliminating the need for contacts or glasses.

LASIK, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, or laser eye surgery seems like a welcome option to those who need corrective lenses, but is it safe? While it is unlikely that you will be permanently blinded from the procedure, laser eye surgery does present some problems. Dry eyes are often reported by patients and, in most cases, can be eased and treated.

Subconjunctival hemorrhage, or bleeding under the transparent layer of tissue covering the eyeball, is a typical post-operative experience. While it may look considerably gruesome to have bright red blood streaking through your eye tissue, the bleeding is not painful and disappears on its own. Other potential side-effects include floaters in your line of eyesight, under or over-correction, rings around lights or growths under the incision.

All these possible side-effects can be thwarted or cured. Possible surgery patients need to report steady eye health for at least two years before surgery. LASIK can be performed on anyone over 18, most patients are advised to wait until they’re in their mid-twenties before seeking treatment. Eye health tends to changing at this age and it is best to wait until this stage.

The most crucial phase for anyone thinking about eye surgery is looking for the right doctor. The eye is a delicate and precious organ and should be treated with care and respect. So finding the best doctor to perform your LASIK procedure is crucial.

The best way to find a great LASIK surgeon is to ask family, friends and those around you who you trust. A doctor who is both skilled and unfailing in results will have established a reputation with his base of patients. However, be sure to locate a doctor that works hard to meet your requirements. An eye doctor who has completed at least 1,000 surgeries and keeps an eye on your progress from start to finish would be the most logical choice.

If you are tired of the expense and inconvenience of glasses or contacts, it is time to explore other options. You may be ready for a life free contact solution and blurry vision. Make sure to do the necessary research and be cautious and you should end up with a whole new outlook on life.