Athletes or people with active lifestyle often dread problems related to vision or those with issues about clarity. If left untreated, this can impact their performance, safety, and confidence. Fortunately, there is an effective solution to this problem that a reliable San Francisco laser vision correction clinic can provide.
Modern Techniques in Vision Correction Clinics
There are modern procedures like SMILE, LASIK, and EVO ICL that use safer, faster, and more precise lasers. Likewise, the recovery is going to be quicker, and the outcomes will be more reliable.
1. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)
This type of procedure is quite popular among modern procedures. This involves a corneal flap and reshaping of the inner layer with a laser. It offers fast recovery with minimal discomfort.
2. SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction)
This procedure will not involve corneal flap and is minimally invasive. Instead, it uses a femtosecond laser in order to remove a tiny lens-shaped tissue. This is ideal for dry eye sufferers and athletes. It also offers faster healing with less risk of flap-related complications.
3. PRK (photorefractive keratectomy)
This will involve reshaping of the surface of the cornea without flap. If your corneas are thin, you will likely benefit from this procedure. This may have longer recovery time compared to LASIK treatment, but the effectiveness is the same.
4. EVO ICL (implantable collamer lens)
Your iris will be implanted with a flexible lens. But the process is reversible and doesn’t remove the corneal tissue. This is perfect for people with high prescription or thin corneas that are not suitable for LASIK.
What’s the Impact if Left Untreated
1. Reduced Visual Clarity
If you are an athlete, you will suffer from blurry or distorted vision that will lead to misjudged distances, slower reaction times, or poor depth perception.
2. Delayed Reaction Time
Your vision can also slow down your ability to respond quickly, particularly in fast-paced or contact-heavy sports.
3. Increased Risk of Injury
When you are not able to see obstacles, opponents, or terrain, you will be at a higher risk of trips, collisions, or accidents.
Note that glasses can fog, slip, or break during training, while contacts can dry out, move, or cause irritation during long workouts or outdoor conditions. In short, untreated vision issues can limit your performance, increase risk and reduce overall enjoyment.
If you are concerned about your vision problems, all you have to do is contact us to schedule an appointment. At IQ Laser Vision, we also offer free consultation so we can discuss your options with our eye doctors.
