What’s Living in Your Contact Lens Solution?

New research out of Liverpool has shown that a certain bacterial strain (Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain 39016) has the ability to survive in contact lens cleaning solutions for over four hours. Most other bacterial strains that were tested were killed within 10 minutes after being placed in the contact lens disinfectant solutions; this new strain is much more resilient and can cause more harm to contact wearers.

This bacterium can cause a condition called microbial keratitis, which is an ulceration and inflammation of the cornea that can lead to vision loss. Even before this research, LASIK has been reported to be up to 5 times safer for your eye health than wearing contact lenses; this may be one more motivating factor for contact lens wearers to consider LASIK vision correctionin Richmond.

If you are currently one of the 30 million Americans who wear contact lenses on a regular basis, you owe it to yourself to:

• Ensure you are using the very best contact lens disinfectant solution available
• Talk to your optometrist or ophthalmologist about contact lens safety
• Let your eyes take a break from contacts occasionally – wear your prescription eyeglasses instead
• Follow proper lens care practices for cleaning, disinfecting and storing your lenses (e.g., replacing your storage case every 3-6 months)
• Schedule regular eye exams to ensure you are being proactive with your eye health
• Schedule a LASIK Consultation in Henrico to learn about your vision correction options

Dr. Lipstock at Lipstock LASIK & Cataract Center provides free LASIK Consultations to help people find out if this procedure might give them the lens-free life they desire. Imagine: no worrying about bacteria in contact lens solutions; no hassling with taking your contacts out at night and taking proper care of your contacts; no dry or irritated eyes from contact lenses.

Call 804-288-1543 or visit lipstocklaser.com to schedule your free LASIK Consultation right now. Or take the first step by completing the quick online LASIK Self-Evaluation. 

Reasons for a LASIK Consultation

More than 14 million Americans have had LASIK eye surgery to correct their nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Although this procedure is typically very safe and effective, it is still important to make sure you have all of the facts about LASIK, be 100% confident in the abilities of your surgeon and have the right eye conditions for LASIK. The only way to do this is through a face-to-face LASIK consultation.

Most LASIK surgeons provide free consultations to help you determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK. This is a two-way street; you must be completely honest with the surgeon in explaining your vision expectations and your medical history. You can also determine if you feel a good rapport with the surgeon. First impressions go a long way.

During the consultation you can also discuss:

• The surgeon’s qualifications (you can ask for patient referrals)
• Your overall health and lifestyle choices
• Your vision correction options (these may be different than what you expected)
• What to expect before, during and after LASIK
• Potential risks and complications of LASIK
• How much LASIK will cost and what type of financing options exist

Referrals from family members, coworker or friends are beneficial when researching vision correction procedures like LASIK; however, this is not a decision to make lightly. Choose the surgeon that feels right for you.

Dr. Lipstock at Lipstock LASIK and Cataract Center offers free LASIK consultations and a free online LASIKSelf-Evaluation to take the first step in the LASIK discovery process. To schedule your consultation, visit lipstocklaser.com or call 804-288-1543.