Thousands of people worldwide benefit each year from laser eye surgery for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia. Most people who opt for these procedures are ordinary individuals, but some celebrities have also undergone the surgery. Some people are apprehensive about having laser eye surgery (LASIK) and may find it reassuring to know that famous people have benefited from laser vision correction.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of testimonials from some celebrities you probably know:
4 Stars share their Lasik laser surgery experience
Nicole Kidman
Actress Nicole Kidman has announced that she has taken the plunge and decided to undergo laser eye surgery. “I was legally blind; now I have 20/20 vision,” she said. “I can’t believe I spent so many years in a blur… now I notice if people are looking at me, and I smile right away if someone waves.”
Taylor Swift
During an interview on the set of the popular American talk show The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon asked Taylor Swift about her recent LASIK surgery. The singer was very enthusiastic: “It was great, I can see really well now.” Jimmy Fallon took the opportunity to play a somewhat embarrassing but funny video of Taylor. She was completely overcome with emotion at the sight of a banana after her surgery.
Jimmy Fallon
Speaking of Jimmy Fallon, he chose to have laser eye surgery early in his career so he could more easily see his calling cards. He felt uncomfortable with his glasses and didn’t like wearing contact lenses every day, so he opted for refractive surgery, which seemed like a good alternative. He declared after his operation, “It worked well!”
Tiger Woods
Do you know that very famous golfer? Well, he was severely nearsighted and used to rely on contact lenses to help him excel at golf. He eventually decided he wanted to stop wearing lenses. Since visual acuity and depth perception are crucial for a golfer, he decided to trust laser surgery to improve his vision. Since 1999, the year he had his operation, he holds the record for the most PGA Tour wins of all time.
You don’t need to be a superstar to benefit from laser vision correction!
At Oculus! Our specialists have improved the vision of hundreds of patients for years. To determine if you are eligible for this procedure, we invite you to schedule a free eligibility test with us.