Celebrities who’ve had LASIK Surgery
February 4, 2015
Just like many of us, celebrities also get tired of the hassle of having to put in contacts or wear glasses in order to achieve good vision. However, many celebs can’t wear their glasses for certain film roles or during particular photos shoots. So LASIK eye surgery has become a popular choice to help correct their vision.
A whole host of famous people have turned to LASIK to help attain perfect vision without the aid of contact lenses or eye glasses. From actress Courtney Cox to musician Elton John, here’s a look at a handful of celebrities who turned to laser eye surgery to help them see life more clearly.
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt is a household name thanks to his roles in films like Fight Club, Interview with the Vampire, Meet Joe Black and many more. He’s also an accomplished producer and having LASIK has helped him see shots in clear view.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is a professional golfer who had his LASIK surgery performed in 1999 by Dr. Mark Whitten.
“For years I dealt with the hassles and frustrations of glasses and contacts. Then, I made the decision that changed my life,” said Tiger. “As a professional golfer my eye sight was just too important to risk.”
Tiger’s LASIK experience was a successful one: “I know what it’s like to see 20/20 and trust me, life is much better when you can see clearly.”
Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson is a singer, songwriter, actress, reality television personality and fashion designer who had her LASIK procedure in 2004.
“I was legally blind; I couldn’t see without contacts or glasses. I couldn’t see my hand in front of me. I couldn’t see the big ‘E’ on the eye test screens,” she confirmed. After the surgery, Jessica said that having LASIK helped her to see life more clearly.
LeBron James
LeBron James is a professional basketball player who decided to have his vision corrected in 2007. LeBron told reporters that he can now see the rim and net much clearer after having the procedure, and that his field goal percentage has increased from 46 to 49 percent.
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman is an Academy Award winning actress who turned to LASIK vision correction to in 2007. After her procedure, Kidman was quoted as saying, “I was walking around legally blind. Now I have 20/20 vision. I can’t believe I spent so many years blurry, but I think that coincides with how I was feeling. Now I notice if people are watching me, but I also smile right back if someone waves, which helps.”
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