LASIK And Athletes
As LASIK surgery was helping many with poor vision, it was only a matter of time before professional athletes would take notice. Many have taken the step, and have had LASIK eye surgery. The difference for them is the risk level is so high.
LASIK surgery seems like a scary proposition. Can’t you go blind? Well, there is some risk. Let’s see what has happened to some athletes that have had the surgery.
Tiger Woods is one of the biggest names in sports. He made the decision to use LASIK to improve his vision so he wouldn’t need contacts anymore. He has improved his vision to an incredible, but not totally uncommon, 20/15.
Baseball is one of the sports where your vision is hyper important. Seeing the ball coming at 100 mph and hitting it with a bat is quite a vision related challenge. Many baseball players have now had LASIK surgeries, hoping to see that ball better.
Even a couple of pitchers have had LASIK. Greg Maddox had the procedure done and then went on a huge winning streak. He sees at 20-15 now.
Maddox denies that the surgery had anything to do with his win streak. HE did the surgery for off field reasons. He never thought it would make much difference on the mound.
Many hitters have now had LASIK done. All-star players Jeff Bagwell and Bernie Williams are two that have had the surgery. It’s hard to see statistically how it has affected them because they are late in their careers with outstanding stats.
More interesting is to here from these athletes. Greg Maddox says that even something as simple mundane as watching TV is much more enjoyable now. Bernie Williams feels like he’s received a miracle in his life.
Tiger decided to use LASIK for a couple of reasons. Seeing better of course. But, also getting rid of contacts that were a problem wearing when allergies would flare up.
Tiger felt everything was bigger, clearer, and closer than before the surgery. He feels this benefits him most in reading long putts. He sees the slopes in the greens in more detail, allowing him to see the line better.
One thing is for sure. If these great athletes feel it’s safe enough to risk losing millions of dollars, then we should all feel safe. Millions of people have had successful LASIK surgery.
