[Arthur B Vale]

Hey friends, I am suffering from astigmatism. My vision is blurry, and I can’t ride my bike without glasses. At the time, one of my cousins advised me to have Lasik eye surgery. In his opinion, after LASIK, I can see everything clearly without the help of specs. At the same time, I am really worried about my riding future. Riding is my passion. I can’t imagine life without riding. Is there anyone who has undergone LASIK? Please help me. Please share your experience after LASIK. Is there any chance that this will have an impact on my riding career?

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[check12]

I take it you would ride with

I take it you would ride with glasses on anyway, either sunglasses or clear lenses, so maybe get a pair that will take a couple of prescription lenses behind the glasses (none prescription) lenses.

Eg this random place – https://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/product.php/164/dixon-flip

[Gm_Crop]

Speaking as an optometrist,
Speaking as an optometrist, LASIK is pretty safe and consistent these days.

Individual circumstances will determine how suitable it is; how much astigmatism, how thick your corneae are, whether you have any other eye diseases, how old your are etc.

Even if LASIK is not suitable there are alternatives like LASEK or SMILE which may be an option. There are no guarantees in any surgery but the vast majority of patients are happy with the result.

2 points I would make, firstly: nothing lasts forever, and you almost certainly will be back in prescription glasses eventually and two: contact lenses? Again depends on your eyes but a less drastic thing to try first.

[Steve K]

I had in done in 2016. My
I had in done in 2016. My eyes had stopped tolerating contact lenses and I was about to do a year long cycling challenge, which I didn’t fancy having to wear glasses for. The surgery was a great success and six years later I’m still delighted with the results.

[ktache]

If it works fully you will

If it works fully you will get to wear any sunglasses you want.

Though you might have to get some clear ones for riding at night.

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