subject: Pro Golfer Credits Lasik Eye Surgery With Improved Golfing Performance [print this page] Visiting a LASIK eye doctor at an Oakland Eye Clinic may be able to dramatically improve an active person"s athletic performance. Pro-golfer Sergio Garcia is the latest pro-athlete to tout the benefits of having the procedure. Sergio Garcia decided to have the procedure after briefly experimenting with contacts. By acting immediately when detected vision problems, he was able to have his vision successfully restored and see an improvement in his athletic performance.
When he began experiencing vision problems, he resorted to wearing contacts. Frustrated with his vision problems, he decided to move forward with a LASIK eye doctor visit to have corrective surgery performed. Golfer Sergio Garcia endorsed the LASIK eye procedures and credits his improvement with having the procedure. When asked about how it affected his performance, he responded, "The sharpness is much better than before." He continued, "Like if I"m aiming for a little spot. Before it would get a little blurry and I would lose it. Now I can see the spots better. I can pick out small things easier than before." Garcia went on to tie the course record with 64, winning the Dubai World Championship one month after having the procedure performed.
Patients like Garcia often find contacts uncomfortable to wear. Some people complain of excessive drying and mild irritation. People with allergies may find that certain medications dry out their eyes, and when not on medication, the watery, itchy eyes make wearing contacts practically unbearable for some.
The recovery time for the procedure is small. Most patients who have the procedure recover in 48 hours. Minimal complications from the procedure can be expected. The eight-minute procedure has a success rate of 95 percent in restoring 20/20 vision for most patients. "Nearly all of our patients are satisfied with the results of the outcome," says Dr. Smith of the Oakland Eye Clinic. Athletic individuals concerned about their performance are especially pleased with the outcome of the surgery.
Many athletes find that their performance improvements are tied to their vision health. Garcia"s experience underscores the importance of having vision problems checked at a LASIK eye doctor"s office when initially noticed. A simple eye exam at the Oakland Eye Clinic or a visit to the OaklandEyeClinic.com website can give visitors basic information on preserving eye health.
