“Contact lenses of all types can
cause dry eyes and this should be addressed as part of your LASIK
consultation,” said Birmingham
LASIK Surgeon & Corneal Specialist Marc Michelson, M.D. of Michelson
Laser Vision. This is important information to know about contact lenses and
dry eyes for contact lens wearers considering LASIK. “Dry eyes can be a very
real problem for both rigid and soft contact lens wearers. Researchers
reporting in the Eye
& Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice showed that both
rigid and soft contact lenses negatively impact the tear film surface quality,”
said Dr. Michelson. “This research is important to keep in mind when contact lens
wearers present for LASIK consultations since the evaluation of the tear film quality
and quantity is a critical consideration of determining the patient’s candidacy
for any type of Laser Vision Correction-but especially for LASIK surgery,” further
explained LASIK Specialist Dr. Michelson
“Given that a considerable number of our patients having LASIK are contact lens
wearers, we need to be aware that some of the tear film abnormalities that we
find during a consultation are actually due to their contact lens wear.
Fortunately, with a sufficient amount of time without contact lens wear many
contact lens wearers who want LASIK will recover a normal tear film surface
quality and be able to proceed with Laser Vision Correction,” noted Dr. Michelson.
Contact lens patients considering LASIK or any
type of Laser Eye Surgery for vision
correction are encouraged to find the best LASIK Surgeons in their area and
have a thorough evaluation, examination and consultation in order to find out
if they are good candidates.
If
you or someone you know has a question about LASIK, contact lenses, dry
eyes or would like to schedule a Free LASIK Consultation please call Michelson Laser Vision at 205-969-8100,
visit Michelson Laser Vision or
facebook.com/michelsonlaservision.
Michelson Laser Vision are leading Birmingham eye care practices with offices at 327 Summit Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35243, and Alabama Eye & Cataract Center, 1201 11th Avenue S., Suite 501, Birmingham, Alabama 35205.
