LASIK and Water Activities: Swimming, Surfing and Scuba Diving Without Restrictions

LASIK and Water Activities: Swimming, Surfing and Scuba Diving Without Restrictions

While it’s fairly obvious that glasses would impede the enjoyment of underwater activities such as swimming, surfing and scuba diving, for contact lens wearers, water—whether from pools, oceans or taps—can pose significant risks to eye health. Water sources contain microorganisms like bacteria and amoebae that can adhere to contact lenses, potentially leading to infections such as microbial keratitis. Swimming in pools exposes lenses to chlorine and other chemicals that can cause discomfort and compromise lens integrity. Ocean water, despite its natural saline content, introduces debris and organisms that may adhere to lenses. Even tap water, often considered safe for drinking, contains microbes that can adhere to lenses and cause infections. To safeguard eye health, it’s crucial for contact lens wearers to never wear lenses while swimming or showering, to use proper disinfecting solutions and to adhere strictly to hygiene guidelines recommended by eye care professionals.

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) surgery can profoundly enhance the experience of underwater activities for individuals who previously relied on glasses or contact lenses. By reshaping the cornea to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism, LASIK provides clear vision without the need for corrective lenses. This improvement in vision offers several advantages for underwater activities:

1. Improved Clarity: No need to be encumbered with glasses that slip, submerge or fog when in water. LASIK permanently corrects vision to sharp visual acuity making water activities more enjoyable, offering a clear view of pristine water, marine animals, detailed environments and joy on the faces of those with whom you are creating memories.
2. Enhanced Safety: As noted previously, serious complications can result from wearing contact lenses in water. Underwater activities require navigating your surroundings for accident prevention and overall safety.
3. Freedom: Dried out contacts or water droplets obstructing glasses limit visibility. LASIK provides liberation from worry about impaired or compromised vision challenges. 
4. Unrestricted Peripheral Vision: LASIK-corrected vision provides a wide, natural field of view, enhancing situational awareness underwater and enriching an immersive and enjoyable experience.
5. Long-Term Cost Savings: While surgery costs are an investment upfront, you will no longer have to stress about the expense and maintenance of contacts, glasses and other related accessories needed to improve eyesight while engaging in underwater activities. 

Imagine the freedom of diving into crystal-clear waters without the hindrance of glasses or contacts. LASIK offers the chance to explore underwater realms with unmatched clarity and safety. Whether you’re an avid surfer, a passionate scuba diver or simply enjoy swimming, LASIK can transform your aquatic experiences into moments of pure joy and discovery. Embrace the opportunity to see the world beneath the waves as it’s meant to be seen—vivid, unobstructed and unforgettable. Take the plunge with LASIK and open your eyes to a whole new underwater adventure by contacting Victoria Eye Center at 800-833-0234 or WEBSITE.