Growing Number Of Parents Urging Contacts-Wearing Kids To Have LASIK Vision Correction
It’s normal for parents to be concerned about their children’s health and well-being. But Tammy Crane, mother of 21-year-old Garrett, took a more active route-something she could do for her son that would have both of them worrying less. She had Garrett get rid of his contacts by having LASIK.
“Garrett’s broken his glasses several times and, of course, he always wants the latest designer glasses. He would go through contacts like water,” says Tammy.
Ophthalmologists are seeing growing numbers of parents encouraging their young adult children to have LASIK. One reason is the monetary savings. Contacts cost up to $600 annually, and glasses can run upwards of $1,200 a pair. Considering that male eyes stop “growing” at age 21 and female eyes at age 18, young adults having LASIK in their early 20s will recoup their costs well before they hit their 30s. Additionally, the procedure can last for up to 30 years, making the cost savings of LASIK as compared to contacts and glasses significant-well into the thousands.
Tammy was so...