Wade Latest Pro Athlete to Undergo LASIK

The fundamental benefits of LASIK—clear vision without the use of glasses or contacts—can be especially valuable to those with physically demanding professions or lifestyles. Last week, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade became the latest in a long line of pro athletes to undergo LASIK in an attempt to rid himself of the necessity of wearing corrective lenses on the field of play.

Wade, who has been wearing glasses and contacts for years, decided to schedule his LASIK procedure after his girlfriend, actress Gabrielle Union, had a successful LASIK surgery last year. In a July 16 post on Miami’s Haute Living website, Wade was already praising the procedure just days after surgery.

“It’s actually an amazing experience and nothing to be scared of,” said the six-time NBA All-Star. “My eyes are getting a lot better by the minute. … The result is awesome.”

Although some athletes prefer glasses or contacts—fellow All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire is currently the NBA’s most famous glasses-wearer—many find there are a number of factors that can impede their ability to see clearly even with corrective eyewear, including:

• Continuous movement
• Impact
• Sweat
• Dirt
• Wind

The growing list of athletes who have undergone LASIK represents a wide range of sports:

• A.J. Burnett (baseball)
• Amy Van Dyken (swimming)
• Bobby Rahal (auto racing)
• Lebron James (basketball)
• Robert Luongo (hockey)
• Tiger Woods (golf)
• Tiki Barber (football)

Obviously, the benefits of LASIK aren’t limited to those who play sports for a living. An examination with an experienced ophthalmologist can determine if LASIK is your best option for achieving clear vision without the use of glasses or contacts.

If you would like to learn more about LASIK or locate an ophthalmologist near you, please contact The LASIK Directory.