Learn how LASIK can help photographers, both amateurs and professionals, by removing the inconvenience of contacts and glasses.
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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