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New Year, New Vision: 9 Houston Spots that Come into Crystal Clear Focus in 2025 Post-LASIK
There has never been a better time to consider LASIK vision correction. LASIK is one of the most popular laser vision correction procedures in the United States.
Millions of people have chosen this simple, effective option for clearer, sharper vision without glasses or contacts. The end of the year is coming, which means you can use your holiday break to give yourself the
gift of clear vision without the hassle of glasses or contacts.
By the beginning of the new year, you’ll be ready to get out and enjoy the best activities Houston has to offer after LASIK!
What is LASIK?
The LASIK procedure is outpatient, so you can go home on the same day. Before the procedure, your eye doctor will use eye drops to numb your eyes to ensure you’re comfortable.
During LASIK, your eye doctor will use laser technology to carefully reshape your cornea to improve focus and visual acuity. The entire procedure takes less than an hour.
You may start noticing improvements in your vision right away. However, your vision will continue to stabilize over the next six weeks or so.
You’ll need to rest for a few days and follow your eye doctor’s instructions to care for your eyes. Once your eyes have healed and your vision has stabilized, you’ll be ready to get out and enjoy the Houston sights with clearer eyes.
Blast Off with the Space Center Houston
Houston has long been one of the most important sites for the U.S. Space program. The Space Center Houston is the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center.
The Space Center boasts a collection of more than 400 space artifacts, including flown spacecraft, the largest public collection of moon rocks, VR experiences, and replica space shuttles that visitors can go inside. The tram tour of the Johnson Space Center offers visitors a unique inside look at the current operation of the space program.
With rotating exhibits all year long, you can get a fresh look at the Space Center even if you’re a regular visitor.
Enjoy the Museum of Fine Arts
If you have ever wondered if Monet’s works are really that blurry or if it was just your eyes, a post-LASIK visit to the Museum of Fine Arts will solve that mystery! With a collection that features works from all corners of the world, visitors can enjoy European paintings, pottery created by indigenous communities, artistic and documentary photography, and films and lectures.
Visit the Downtown Aquarium
The Downtown Aquarium is more than just a place to watch colorful fish. The massive complex features a Ferris wheel, an aquatic-themed carousel, Shark Voyage, a white tiger exhibit and a restaurant.
Take a close look at replicas of different aquatic environments including a Louisianan bayou, the Gulf of Mexico, an ocean shipwreck, and a rainforest. You can even touch water creatures like sting rays and horseshoe crabs, before relaxing with a surf and turf meal in the restaurant.
Cheer for the Houston Rockets
You won’t miss a play if you go watch a Rockets game after LASIK! Whether you’re courtside or in the upper decks, you will have a clear view of all the action on the court at the Toyota Center in downtown Houston.
If basketball isn’t your thing, the Toyota Center features a year-round schedule of concerts including headliners like Justin Timberlake and Kasey Musgraves.
Check Out Old Town Harrisburg
Stop by Old Town Harrisburg for a cultural experience. Sometimes called Houston’s Little Mexico for shopping, dining, and arts. Explore Garibaldi’s Plaza, vendors in pop-up tents, an indoor market, and cafes and coffee shops.
You can enjoy live performances by mariachis and other artists. Make it a date, and you and your partner can steal a kiss in El Callejón del Beso (The Alley of the Kiss), where two balconies are set inches apart for smoochy photo opportunities.
See the Animals at the Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre facility that gives visitors a chance to see thousands of animals. In addition, the Zoo engages in important research and conservation work.
Houston Zoo is home to elephants, gorillas, cheetahs, sea lions, and many more. While you’re there, you can feed the giraffes, join zoo staff for educational experiences, dine at the snack bars, and ride the carousel.
Learn About Your Body at the Health Museum
If undergoing LASIK has sparked your curiosity about the human body, plan a trip to the Health Museum. A Smithsonian Institution affiliate, this museum gives attendees a chance to see larger-than-life replicas of body systems, including a massive colon, a 22-foot-long backbone with ribs, a brain you can walk through, and a 12-foot beating heart.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can sign up for a doctor-led dissection lab!
Stroll Around the Botanic Garden
For a peaceful nature retreat, there is no place like the Houston Botanic Garden. You can stroll through the different themed sections, including the Global, Culinary, Stormwater Wetlands, and Coastal Prairie gardens.
You can also spot native butterflies and birds flitting among the flowers and plants. Sign up for special programs like cooking demonstrations, informational lectures, and performances by local artists.
Slide into Typhoon Texas Water Park
Once the weather warms up and you’ve been cleared to swim by your eye doctor, take a trip to Typhoon Texas Water Park. You will be able to enjoy all the water slides and pools without worrying about contacts or glasses – and you’ll be able to see everything clearly the whole time!
Whether you like the thrill rides or the lazy river, you’ll love being able to enjoy the sunshine and water without worrying about being able to see.
Are you ready to consider LASIK? Request an appointment at Eye Center of Texas in Houston, TX, or talk to your optometrist (ECT co-manages with over 375 Houston area optometrists) to get started on your journey to better vision.
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