Favorite Discoveries after Laser Eye Surgery

Eight Stories from Patients… Including Safety with Sharks!

Laser eye surgery means no risk of losing a contact lens at a VERY BAD time!

I asked several of my patients about their favorite discovery after having Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) laser eye surgery in NYC, and they told me about the freedom, relief, and “WOW!” moments they experienced after their vision was restored to 20/20 or better.

Of course, each patient has their own story to tell. Some are more dramatic than others, but each story represents a meaningful improvement in that patient’s life. If you’re considering any type of laser eye surgery, check out these stories and try to imagine what YOU could be discovering just a few short weeks from now after YOUR laser eye surgery.

Swimming with the Sharks

First up is 36-year-old Jessica:

“My favorite discovery after having laser eye surgery was that I don't have to bring extra contact lenses when I go scuba diving. Diving is one of my favorite hobbies and I absolutely love the ocean, but the water can be unpredictable. More than once, I've lost a contact lens when my scuba mask flooded or when the waves were too strong.”

 And if the hassle of blurry vision in the ocean isn’t enough…

“I'm also a volunteer diver at the aquarium and we dive in the tanks with sharks. It's my job to keep an eye on them at all times to make sure we're safe and the sharks remain calm while we're in the water. Now, I can enjoy the ocean and water without having to worry about losing my optimal vision at a terrible time.”

Yikes.

Note: I do NOT do ASA on sharks, so if THEY lose a contact, it’s advantage human.

ASA Improves Everyday Life

Now, for those of us who don’t swim with the sharks, ASA laser eye surgery is still a game-changer for daily living. For example, Matt Diles, a 30-year-old teacher in NYC, gave me this answer:

“My favorite discovery after my laser eye surgery was the independence I gained in my everyday life.  After wearing contacts for over 20 years, it is remarkable to see the myriad of positive lifestyle changes following the procedure.”

Or consider Colin E., age 34. Colin works in management consulting, and his hobbies include going to the beach, fishing, attending sport events, and traveling.

“My favorite discovery after having laser eye surgery was how my eyes finally feel liberated. Waking up in the morning and being able to see is a godsend -- I cannot believe I went 15 years without getting surgery. One less thing to worry about-- I no longer worry about carrying eye solution, extra contacts, case, etc. Traveling and everyday activities are easier.”

And Nathan Portlock said this:

“Ending my reliance on uncomfortable contacts and glasses fogging up with my COVID mask is certainly convenient, but the details I am able to see at the tops of trees are life changing.”

Web Manager Towana De Jesus, 27, even injected a little competition into her story:

“My favorite discovery after my eye surgery was that my eyesight was better than my husband’s. I didn’t know you can have better than 20/20 vision.”

ASA Eliminates Hassles with Glasses and Contacts

For Lucia S., 46-year-old actress and singer, there were several wins:

“My favorite discovery after having laser eye surgery was how much time, energy, and money I’ve saved by not having to deal with contacts, solution, drops, cases, multiple pairs of eyeglasses, or anything else. I never have to worry about keeping an extra pair of contacts with me in case something happens on set or on stage, or what glasses will work best with which outfit, or falling asleep with my contacts in. Not to mention, I have completely eliminated an area of spending. It’s been very freeing. Thank you, Dr. Moskowitz!”

“What if I didn’t have to do this anymore?”

Stephanie Yang, 44, is savoring life more these days after her ASA (sometimes also called LASEK) surgery. She answered:

“My favorite discovery after having laser eye surgery was the freedom to fully enjoy my outdoor hobbies. My husband and I are both very active hikers and scuba divers and it was amazing to be able to enjoy these activities without the fear of losing a contact lens, or to have to deal with annoying glasses that fog up and get in the way. After seeing how much more I enjoyed the outdoors after my LASEK surgery with Dr. Moskowitz, my husband signed up for the same procedure. We both are extremely satisfied with our results.”

I appreciate these patients for helping me describe to you the difference that ASA surgery can make in a person’s life. It’s not enough to say, “I see better.” Life is in the details, and those details are so much richer when you’re free from the hassles that come with glasses or contacts.

Sarah G. sums it up nicely:

“Very satisfied with the outcome. I can see far away, I can see close up. It’s a great experience. I can’t tell you how used to it you get. You think after 20 years of wearing glasses and contacts, it would be an adjustment to not touching your eye, not taking out your contacts, not making sure your glasses are packed when you go on trips, but you really adjust to having perfect vision very quickly.”

Is Laser Eye Surgery for You?

The patients who shared their favorite discoveries come from various professions and enjoy various hobbies in their free time. They work hard and they play hard. All things considered, they’re probably not much different from you.

So let me ask, can you see yourself in any of these stories? Do you wish you could see details at the tops of trees? Have foggy or scratched-up glasses robbed you of hobby joy? Are you done with being exhausted and ready for bed at the end of a long day, but then having that dreadful realization that you still have to take out your contacts?

Listen, these problems are easy to fix. Laser eye surgery is the answer, and you could be through it in just a few weeks, on your way to “really adjust to having perfect vision very quickly.”

Remember Colin, who said “I cannot believe I went 15 years without getting surgery.” Now, I know you’re not Colin. You have your own life and your own priorities, and I don’t know what’s important to you. Even so, I’m confident you’ll be glad you did this, because I have never met anyone who regrets having perfect vision.

Make an appointment now for your free no-obligation consultation. I won’t hard-sell you on something you don’t want. I’ll simply examine your eyes and tell you honestly what ASA laser eye surgery can do for you.