Is vision correction riskier than contact lenses?

Contact lenses can be a hassle. You need to clean and store them; if you’re not careful, you can easily break them. They can also damage your eyes.

Not only are contact lenses a hassle to care for, but they also come with some inherent risks. If you don’t clean them, you could get an eye infection. Not only this, but if you lose or damage your contacts, you’ll have to go without them until you can get a new pair. For these reasons, contact lenses are much riskier than vision correction surgeries.

Vision correction is a safe and convenient alternative to contact lenses1Blum, M. et al. (2016a) Five-year results of small incision lenticule extraction (Relex Smile), British Journal of Ophthalmology.. With vision correction surgery, you’ll never have to worry about cleaning or storing your contacts.

So to answer the question, “is vision correction riskier than contact lenses?”. We can confidently say “no”.

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Hi, I’m Dr Aanchal Gupta, your laser and cataract surgeon in Adelaide

Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the joy of helping thousands of patients of all ages gain clear vision and freedom from glasses and contact lenses.

Laser eye surgery is a skill. Performing vision correction at a world-class standard hinges upon the expertise of your surgeon and their access to state-of-the-art tools.

I understand that getting eye surgery is a serious decision. Your eyes are unique and you should demand a custom solution tailored to your needs, lifestyle and goals. That’s why we offer a free appointment so we can meet and I can take the time to answer your questions and talk through any concerns you have.

I am passionate about helping patients transform their lives. I look forward to spending time with you at our gorgeous eye clinic in the heart of Adelaide to see whether you could gain exceptional vision without the need for glasses or contacts.

Dr Aanchal Gupta

MBBS, M.Med. (Ophth. Sci.), Grad. Dip. (Refract. Surg.), FRANZCO
Expert Laser Eye and Cataract Surgeon