LASIK is a fast, safe, and effective procedure toresolve impaired vision due to refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. This procedure uses a precise laser to fix issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. While athletes and celebrities seem to be more than human to many people, they deal with the same common issues as normal people and impaired vision is no exception. While glasses and contact lenses are effective, nothing beats the freedom of opening your eyes with clearer vision and not having to use any corrective lenses.
Athletes That Have Received LASIK
One of the groups which most commonly benefits from LASIK is professional athletes. You can’t really glasses while playing contact sports and contact lenses can pose issues by falling out at the most inopportune moments. Amongst professional athletes, golfers have been the ones that have been noted for LASIK procedures, but NBA players are no exception either. Let’s look at some of the athletes who have gotten this procedure done.
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade, three-time NBA champion and Miami Heat legend, had the LASIK procedure done by none other than Dr. Cory Lessner at Millenium Laser Eye Centers in 2011. Dwyane was skeptical at first but finally decided on LASIK after many of his friends and family members sang its praises. Dwyane Wade is now officially an advocate for laser vision correction.
LeBron James
Regarded by many as one of the best players to ever pick up a basketball, LeBron James underwent the LASIK procedure to help improve his game in 2007. After three NBA championships, numerous All-Star selections, and several consecutive trips to the NBA Finals, it’s safe to say LeBron’s game has improved tremendously.
Tiger Woods
With the most PGA tour wins in and the most consecutive wins in a major golf tournament, Tiger Woods is cemented in history as one of the greatest golfers of all time. Contact lenses can get cumbersome to wear in certain playing conditions so Tiger decided on the LASIK procedure in 1999 and achieved remarkable success.
Tiki Barber
Three-time pro bowler Tiki Barber is the all-time leader of rushing yards for the New York Giants and played in the NFL from 1997-2006. Tiki Barber got the LASIK procedure done in the year 2000 and elevated his game until his retirement.
Entertainers and Celebrities
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman exclaimed that her sight had deteriorated so much that she was walking around almost legally blind. Finally, she decided to have LASIK eye surgery. Since then, the actress claims that she has 20/20 vision and even questions herself as to why she had not gotten this done earlier. Nicole Kidman says that she can finally see all the people who look at her and wave back at them as well.
Cindy Crawford
One of the most well-known supermodels in the 80s and 90s, Cindy Crawford is one of the most well-known names and faces in entertainment. Cindy admitted that she always had issues wearing contact lenses and it would make photoshoots difficult because of makeup getting into her eyes. Cindy eventually got the LASIK procedure done and now recommends it to anyone looking for clearer vision.
Brad Pitt
One of the most well-known and respected actors of his generation, Brad Pitt is also a believer in LASIK. He claimed that his eyesight was so poor that he was actually making more enemies instead of friends because he could not even recognize the people that he met. He ditched his spectacles quite a while ago and is one of the candidates who has had a highly successful and pleasing LASIK procedure.
Kim Kardashian West
As one of the most influential celebrity socialites, Kim Kardashian has become a household name since the 2000s. Kim didn’t really mind wearing glasses until her husband Kanye West expressed his distaste for them on one of his songs. Being the thoughtful and caring wife she is, Kim decided to get LASIK and hasn’t looked back since.
In addition to professional athletes and celebrities, millions of people have gotten LASIK surgery for clearer vision. Contact Dr. Cory Lessner today to schedule a consultation for LASIK.
