LASIK in Orange County is a quick and painless procedure that can eliminate the need for glasses. Undergoing the surgery can help treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Not surprisingly, it is common for Hollywood celebrities and other familiar faces to undergo LASIK. Whether seeking to maintain their youthful appearance, eliminate the inconvenience of contact lenses– or simply to spoil themselves a little– celebrities have been lining up for LASIK since the surgery first appeared on the scene.
For more questions about LASIK in Orange County, get in touch with Dr. Ghosheh at Advanced Eye Medical today!
Fantastic Stories of Celebrities who had LASIK Eye Surgery
Courtney Cox
Before her LASIK surgery, Courtney Cox was near-blind; the actress had 20/400 vision (extreme nearsightedness.)
Her vision woes were getting in the way of her promising acting career. She couldn’t read cue cards, nor a script, without thick glasses. When she joined the cast of F.R.I.E.N.D.S., Cox reportedly could not recognize her co-stars at times.
Since glasses and contacts were not able to correct her vision perfectly, she opted for LASIK eye surgery. Cox never had to rely on glasses again.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is another celebrity who was close to legally blind when he decided to have LASIK eye surgery in the late 90s. On the ascent to the height of his career, Woods worried his poor vision would slow him down.
He decided to have a quick LASIK procedure, and used his newfound 20/20 vision to help him win the Disney Classic in 1999!
Drew Carey
Q: Does Drew Carey still wear his signature black glasses after getting LASIK eye surgery?
A: Yes, he does! Even though the host of The Price is Right and Whose Line is it Anyway had LASIK surgery years ago, he still wears glasses on-screen to maintain his image.
Elton John
Multi-decade megastar Elton John reportedly owns 250,000 pairs of glasses, a collection which has been called “the finest…in the world.”
“I do have a quarter of a million pairs of glasses, but I don’t even have a mobile phone,” he recently told BBC Radio 2.
Apparently, John decided to undergo LASIK so he wouldn’t need to fit a new pair of glasses with his prescription for each show. Now, he just wears the glasses to express himself.
Lebron James
Lebron James entered the NBA straight out of high school and exceeded already high expectations in only his first season. From there, he still improved noticeably—but believe it or not, James wasn’t playing to his full potential.
Lebron James had LASIK eye surgery before the 2007-08 season specifically to improve his game. With this medical intervention, he was able “to finish second in MVP voting that year, while winning the award in the two years following.”
James also gained two championship wins following the procedure.
LASIK in Orange County
Now that the iLASIK procedure is readily available you have more good reasons to pursue laser vision correction.
The iLASIK technology offers you:
- Effectiveness which has been proven, time and time again
- The micron level precision of a truly all laser surgical approach. Other providers may advertise all-laser, but you should ensure that iLASIK is indeed being used to create your flap.
- Suitability for the majority of people who meet the age and general health requirements
The IntraLase FS Laser that will be used for your iLASIK procedure at Advanced Eye Medical first became commercially available in 2001 and has been cleared by the FDA. “To date, over 22,000 procedures have been completed with no significant complications.”
It’s not just celebrities who get LASIK in Orange County at Advanced Eye Medical! If your eyeglass prescription has been stable for one year, you are free of existing eye disease, you are generally in good health, and are over 21 years old – you are a candidate! Read Dr. Ghosheh’s Reviews, then contact Dr. Ghosheh today or call (866)997-2020 for a free iLASIK consultation!