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Why Lasik Surgeons Wear Glasses?

The question of why the LASIK surgeon who recommends/performs the refractive surgery usually wears glasses instead of going under the laser themselves if the procedure is so good pops up constantly on forums when people are seeking out information on doing Lasik. The official answer from the doctors is that their near field vision is important and this answer leaves many people baffled. The near field vision for Lasik candidates are not important then? Only after I had gotten Lasik performed do I really understand the implications of the statement made. Lasik is a great painless procedure for those whom seek freedom from glasses or contact lens. Good vision occurs shortly after the surgery but there is a catch. Good vision refers to the far field vision. This means that you will be able to move around effortlessly and even drive on the roads. However, near field vision does not recover so speedily. Initially, it is difficult to read documents, SMS on your cell phones, etc but these