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ISION You’ve selected a dress and shoes; decided on
of BEAUTY jewelry, makeup and hair; and even picked
out the bouquet you’ll carry. There’s just one thing
GIVE UP THOSE GLASSES that’s bothering you: your glasses. Are you going to
BEFORE YOUR WEDDING DAY look your best with them on? Is the flash from the
wedding photographer going to glare off the lenses?
By Patrick O’Donnell
You could wear contacts — but what if a lens
slips out when you tear up as he says, “I do”? Or,
just as bad, they leave your eyes looking red and
irritated? Trying to tough it out without any vision
correction might be an option, but that could lead
to its own set of problems — imagine not being able
to see your own husband!
Some brides have been turning to LASIK (Laser-
Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) to ensure that they
look — and see —their best on their big day.
The FDA states that LASIK is “a surgical
procedure intended to reduce a person’s
dependency on glasses or contact lenses,” and
advises that, as with any surgical procedure,
potential patients educate themselves beforehand
to ensure they get the very best care. The agency
suggests making sure your doctor is willing to take
the time to answer all your questions and that he or
she encourages follow-up visits.
“If you have had to wear glasses or contacts for
most of your life, you’ll be surprised by the dramatic
difference that clear vision could make in day-to-
day life,” says Dr. Marnie O’Brien, surgeon at the
Lehigh Valley Eye Center.
Dr. O’Brien and Dr. Ravi Shah perform the
procedure at a dedicated eye surgery center.
Patients return to their homes to rest after the
procedure and are able to return to work the very
next day.
Shah says LASIK candidacy is determined
“on an individual basis, taking into consideration
your medical history, prescription and other health
factors. Candidates must have stable vision for a
year prior to the procedure.”
While most patients notice “dramatic results in
vision within the first few days of their recovery,”
O’Brien says, “the speed of recovery often depends
on personal healing patterns. We recommend no eye
makeup for one week after surgery, or underwater
activities for two weeks, otherwise you may return to
all normal activities.”
If you’re considering the procedure before your
nuptials, O’Brien and Shah recommend having
LASIK performed at least three to four weeks prior
to avoid any makeup restrictions on your big day.
And when it’s time for your honeymoon, you can
leave your contacts and glasses behind.
of BEAUTY jewelry, makeup and hair; and even picked
out the bouquet you’ll carry. There’s just one thing
GIVE UP THOSE GLASSES that’s bothering you: your glasses. Are you going to
BEFORE YOUR WEDDING DAY look your best with them on? Is the flash from the
wedding photographer going to glare off the lenses?
By Patrick O’Donnell
You could wear contacts — but what if a lens
slips out when you tear up as he says, “I do”? Or,
just as bad, they leave your eyes looking red and
irritated? Trying to tough it out without any vision
correction might be an option, but that could lead
to its own set of problems — imagine not being able
to see your own husband!
Some brides have been turning to LASIK (Laser-
Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) to ensure that they
look — and see —their best on their big day.
The FDA states that LASIK is “a surgical
procedure intended to reduce a person’s
dependency on glasses or contact lenses,” and
advises that, as with any surgical procedure,
potential patients educate themselves beforehand
to ensure they get the very best care. The agency
suggests making sure your doctor is willing to take
the time to answer all your questions and that he or
she encourages follow-up visits.
“If you have had to wear glasses or contacts for
most of your life, you’ll be surprised by the dramatic
difference that clear vision could make in day-to-
day life,” says Dr. Marnie O’Brien, surgeon at the
Lehigh Valley Eye Center.
Dr. O’Brien and Dr. Ravi Shah perform the
procedure at a dedicated eye surgery center.
Patients return to their homes to rest after the
procedure and are able to return to work the very
next day.
Shah says LASIK candidacy is determined
“on an individual basis, taking into consideration
your medical history, prescription and other health
factors. Candidates must have stable vision for a
year prior to the procedure.”
While most patients notice “dramatic results in
vision within the first few days of their recovery,”
O’Brien says, “the speed of recovery often depends
on personal healing patterns. We recommend no eye
makeup for one week after surgery, or underwater
activities for two weeks, otherwise you may return to
all normal activities.”
If you’re considering the procedure before your
nuptials, O’Brien and Shah recommend having
LASIK performed at least three to four weeks prior
to avoid any makeup restrictions on your big day.
And when it’s time for your honeymoon, you can
leave your contacts and glasses behind.
