5 reasons why laser eye surgery is better than wearing contact lensesMore than 13 million Australians have long-term eye conditions. For many years, one of the solutions for dealing with refractive errors was contact lenses. But these days, there’s now a better solution provided through laser eye surgery.If you’re still on the fence about whether you should get the LASIK procedure, take a look at these reasons below why laser eye surgery is better than contact lenses:1. You may get eye infections from contactsIf you have an infection like pink eye, it’s probably because you touched an infected surface, your contacts, and your eyes. The risk of infections are one of the main reasons to get laser eye surgery instead of wearing contact lenses.Not only that, but many contact wearers also suffer from corneal abrasions. Corneal abrasions are scratches that can happen as a result of damaged contacts. These abrasions can irritate your eye if you leave your contacts in too long.2. Contacts rob your timeWhen you wear contacts, you have to spend lots of time dealing with them. Before you go to bed, you have to take them out. When you wake up in the morning, you may struggle with putting them back in before leaving for the day.Ensure that you thoroughly wash your hands before wearing contact lenses. However, when you get laser eye surgery, you no longer have to worry about any of that.3. You’re constantly changing themYou need to change your contacts quite often. Even if you get extended-wear contacts, you’ll still need to switch them out now and again. Not to mention, you’ll repeatedly have to pay for the expenses of replacing your contacts.4. Contacts drain your walletIt is important to remember a huge difference between laser eye surgery and wearing contact lenses. You’ll spend nearly $46,000 for the contacts over 30 years. In addition to that, if you still need glasses, it could cost you an extra $12,000.However, the laser eye surgery cost (at the date of this post) is 146* per eye. That makes LASIK a relatively cost-effective alternative over the long term.5. You need to have yearly exams if you’re a contact lens wearerAnother advantage of getting laser eye surgery is bypassing the annual eye exams. You’ll have to visit the ophthalmologist every year to get a new contact prescription and another exam.But when you get LASIK, you’ll only go through the initial consultation, the eye surgery, and a few follow-ups visits. That’s it! LASIK is a huge time saver.Hello freedomIf you’re ready to break away from your glasses or contact lenses and finally get LASIK eye surgery, we can help. Here at VSON Laser Vision Specialists, we provide LASIK surgery and services like reading glasses treatment, lens replacement, and laser cataract surgery.To get started, call us at 07 3067 8928 or book an appointment online. Search for: FIND US IN BRISBANE 825 Ann Street Fortitude Valley,Queensland 4006 DISCOVER IF YOU CAN BE FREE FROM GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSESThe best way to find out if eye treatment is right for you is to have an in-person assessment. You’ll get a clear answer from our experts on your suitability and vision correction optionsBOOK A FREE ASSESSMENTHi, I’m Dr. Matthew Russell, your laser and cataract surgery specialistHI I’M DR. MATTHEW RUSSELL YOUR LASER EYE AND CATARACT SURGERY SPECIALISTWith over 15 years of experience, I enjoy the privilege of helping patients of all ages reclaim clear vision or preserve it for as long as possible.Vision correction and high-precision cataract surgery hinge on the expertise and skill set of the provider who also has access to the most precise tools for the job. Ophthalmic surgeons like me know how to make treatment safe, comfortable and positive for the patient. They know how to minimise the risk of complications and maximise successful outcomes.I have a passion for helping my patients enjoy the clear, high-definition vision they need to live rich and active lives. Now, I have hand-picked a team of professionals that share my passion and commitment to exceptional care.Dr. Matthew RussellMBChB, FRANZCO MORE ABOUT DR. RUSSELL