subject: Is It Really Worth Paying Thousands For Corrective Eye Surgery [print this page] People who are undecided about whether or not to have corrective eye surgery there are two main areas for consideration. The first is what the financial implications are to them and the other is what will life be like if they dont have the surgery at all. For people who suffer with ailments such as cataracts, which affects seventy seven percent of people over 70, eye surgery can be the only option to ensure they dont lose their vision completely.
There is no getting around the fact that corrective eye surgery costs money. Although it may seem a lot, in fact paying several thousand pounds for the surgery is well worth it. Just think of the alternative. Those who do not have corrective eye surgery are resigning themselves to a lifetime of wearing glasses, the cost of upgrading the lenses as eyesight deteriorates, and plenty more besides. Every eye test, new pair of lenses or bottle of eye drops that will be necessary all cost money. Over the course of a lifetime this can really add up. If you have corrective eye surgery however the problem is dealt with immediately and never able to return. Whether it is a refractive error such as long or short sightedness or a cataract that is affecting the eye, surgery can deal with it safely and efficiently.
Some people worry that corrective eye surgery will mean they have to take a lot of time off work. This is not the case. The recovery period is so short that patients are often back at work a couple of days later, only needing a day for the surgery and a day for recovery. As long as patients follow the instructions given by their surgeon and get plenty of sleep and rest. The exception to this rule is if the patient works in an environment which is not conducive to eyes that are healing such as smoky or dusty environments.
Having considered the financial implications of not having the surgery, it is now imperative to consider the effects on lifestyle that not having the surgery will create. If someone is suffering from a refractive error such as long or short sightedness then glasses or contact lenses can help. Most people dont want to have to rely on glasses for the rest of their life so would consider a realistic alternative. For people who dont need to wear their glasses all the time, if they forget to bring take the glasses out with them it can become impossible to do normal everyday things like read a newspaper, watch television or drive a car. Having the surgery means they can be rid of glasses for good.
For those suffering from a cataract, surgery can prevent the cataract from causing eventual blindness. A cataract is caused by the hardening and clouding of the lens of the eye. There is a very effective surgery available called refractive lens exchange. This removes the existing lens of the eye and replaces it with an artificial one. Not only is the cataract removed, it can never return. This is also an incredibly effective way of having the eyesight restored as the lens can be designed to the patients prescription so that their long or short sightedness is also fixed. The results are almost instant. Patients who have undergone this treatment are amazed at the improvement to their sight. This surgery is also suitable for people with astigmatism which is unusual as most forms of eye surgery are not a good fit with astigmatism patients.
In order to be able to enjoy life to the fullest, having clear and youthful vision is important. There is surgery available to correct refractive errors and remove cataracts that will ensure sight is restored. Not having the surgery means a lifetime of glasses wearing and trips to the eye doctor. The cost of a cataract operation may seem high, but the benefits make this initial financial cost well worth it. Cataract surgery aftercare is very short so little time off from work is necessary too. Corrective eye surgery can dramatically improve a persons quality of life, and when time is so precious there is no point wasting even a moment of it.
