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For Photographers, LASIK Can Be
       a Real Eye-Opener

                 Presented by
    The American Refractive Surgery Council
                      with
             Dr. Eric Donnenfeld
The Hassle of Glasses & Contacts

 By eliminating the hassle
  of glasses or contacts,
  LASIK makes it easier and
  more comfortable to
  handle cameras
    Especially the small digital
     cameras that are
     increasingly popular among
     professionals as well as
     enthusiastic amateurs
Removing Barriers to Great Photos

 Photography is all about eyesight  and its also about
  removing obstacles between the photographer and what
  he sees
 LASIK can be a boon to photographers because it removes
  barriers and makes the act of taking pictures much easier
 Many photographers need vision correction, and for
  decades, many have relied on eyeglasses or contacts
    But contact lens wearers can be hampered by dust, sand, water or
     other harsh environmental conditions that photographers often
     encounter
    Glare can be a problem for contact lens wearers as well
Viewfinder Issues
 Eyeglasses need to be managed, and can prevent a photographer
  from seeing the full image in the viewfinder
 Only the most expensive professional cameras offer full eye relief
   the ability to see the full viewfinder image while the eye is a few
  inches away from the viewfinder, as would be the case for a
  photographer wearing eyeglasses
     Some cameras also offer viewfinders with adjustable diopters that
      photographers can set to match their vision correction.
 But less expensive cameras  including compact and Micro Four-
  Thirds models increasingly favored by professionals as well as
  amateurs  often have small viewfinders that offer little eye relief
     Many of these cameras offer electronic displays that can be hard to read
      in bright light  a disadvantage for contact lens wearers and a challenge
      for everyone who needs vision correction
Simplifying Photography Equipment
 Finally, theres the simple fact that
  photographers need to manage lots
  of equipment  cameras, lenses,
  batteries  and removing eyeglasses
  or contact lens apparatus from the
  mix can make their lives in the field
  much easier
LASIK & Photography
 Dr. Donnenfeld advises that LASIK is surgery, and needs to be taken
  seriously:
     Not every person is a good candidate, and there can be risks and side effects
     Choosing a good surgeon  an experienced one who is not necessarily the least
      expensive  is important
     Resources available on the Internet, including the American Refractive Surgery Councils
      website, can help photographers explore LASIK and learn what questions to ask when
      they consult with a surgeon
 Photographers who turn out to be good candidates for LASIK and who
  undergo the procedure will need to go through an adjustment period
     In particular, night vision may be affected until the eye fully heals
     But once healing is complete, the improvement in vision and the added convenience can
      make photography a much more pleasurable experience
For More Information Please Visit:
www.AmericanRefractiveSurgeryCouncil.org

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For Photographers, LASIK Can Be A Real Eye-Opener

  • 1. For Photographers, LASIK Can Be a Real Eye-Opener Presented by The American Refractive Surgery Council with Dr. Eric Donnenfeld
  • 2. The Hassle of Glasses & Contacts By eliminating the hassle of glasses or contacts, LASIK makes it easier and more comfortable to handle cameras Especially the small digital cameras that are increasingly popular among professionals as well as enthusiastic amateurs
  • 3. Removing Barriers to Great Photos Photography is all about eyesight and its also about removing obstacles between the photographer and what he sees LASIK can be a boon to photographers because it removes barriers and makes the act of taking pictures much easier Many photographers need vision correction, and for decades, many have relied on eyeglasses or contacts But contact lens wearers can be hampered by dust, sand, water or other harsh environmental conditions that photographers often encounter Glare can be a problem for contact lens wearers as well
  • 4. Viewfinder Issues Eyeglasses need to be managed, and can prevent a photographer from seeing the full image in the viewfinder Only the most expensive professional cameras offer full eye relief the ability to see the full viewfinder image while the eye is a few inches away from the viewfinder, as would be the case for a photographer wearing eyeglasses Some cameras also offer viewfinders with adjustable diopters that photographers can set to match their vision correction. But less expensive cameras including compact and Micro Four- Thirds models increasingly favored by professionals as well as amateurs often have small viewfinders that offer little eye relief Many of these cameras offer electronic displays that can be hard to read in bright light a disadvantage for contact lens wearers and a challenge for everyone who needs vision correction
  • 5. Simplifying Photography Equipment Finally, theres the simple fact that photographers need to manage lots of equipment cameras, lenses, batteries and removing eyeglasses or contact lens apparatus from the mix can make their lives in the field much easier
  • 6. LASIK & Photography Dr. Donnenfeld advises that LASIK is surgery, and needs to be taken seriously: Not every person is a good candidate, and there can be risks and side effects Choosing a good surgeon an experienced one who is not necessarily the least expensive is important Resources available on the Internet, including the American Refractive Surgery Councils website, can help photographers explore LASIK and learn what questions to ask when they consult with a surgeon Photographers who turn out to be good candidates for LASIK and who undergo the procedure will need to go through an adjustment period In particular, night vision may be affected until the eye fully heals But once healing is complete, the improvement in vision and the added convenience can make photography a much more pleasurable experience
  • 7. For More Information Please Visit: www.AmericanRefractiveSurgeryCouncil.org