Jakarta – Sharp vision is key for golfers to achieve their best performance on the course. For many athletes, eye conditions such as myopia, astigmatism, or hypermetropia can be significant obstacles. However, thanks to vision correction technology like LASIK and SMILE PRO, golfers can now play without visual hindrances. Dr. Zoraya Ariefia Feranthy, SpM from Mayapada Eye Center, confirms the crucial role of eye health in various daily activities, including sports.
Especially in golf, where sharp eyesight is essential to achieve precise golf ball shots. However, some golfers have suboptimal vision, necessitating corrective procedures.
“Common vision problems encountered include myopia (nearsightedness), astigmatism (blurred vision due to an irregularly shaped cornea), hypermetropia (farsightedness), and presbyopia (age-related vision loss). These conditions directly impact golfers on the course. Vision correction using laser technology can effectively address these issues. Additionally, this procedure eliminates the need for glasses or contact lenses,” explained Dr. Zoraya in a written statement on Sunday (August 25, 2024).
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Vision correction offers numerous benefits for golfers, such as improving accuracy in every golf shot, accurately estimating the distance between the ball and the target, achieving clear vision at both near and far distances, and enhancing concentration and focus during play. Moreover, issues like foggy glasses or contact lenses due to weather conditions will no longer be a problem.
One actor and public figure who enjoys playing golf is Tanta Ginting. He places special emphasis on maintaining eye health to support his performance on the course.
“After years of wearing glasses due to myopia and astigmatism, I can now see clearly as if I have brand-new eyes. The Laser Vision Correction (LVC) procedure at Mayapada Eye Center using SMILE PRO technology is a choice I will never regret. The process was fast—only 10 seconds,” shared Tanta after undergoing the procedure with Dr. Zoraya at Mayapada Eye Centre in August.
Golfers can have their eye health checked at Mayapada Eye Center, the latest service from Mayapada Healthcare. Mayapada Eye Centre focuses on improving vision quality through Laser Vision Correction (LVC) procedures using advanced and cutting-edge techniques, namely SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) PRO and LASIK (Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis).
Located at Mayapada Hospital Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, Mayapada Eye Center is supported by highly competent and experienced ophthalmologists to provide the best patient care experience.
LASIK uses a laser beam to reshape the corneal tissue, whereas SMILE PRO, an innovation from Carl Zeiss, employs the Visumax 800 Femtosecond Laser to correct refractive errors. SMILE PRO combines robotic arm technology and an AI system to integrate pre-operative supporting data, minimizing risks and enhancing patient comfort. Consequently, the vision correction process becomes safer, faster, and an optimal solution.
Furthermore, Mayapada Hospital is an official partner in three major golf tournaments in late August 2024: the India Indonesia Golf Cup 2024, the Asian Tigers 45 Hole Challenge, and the Asian Tigers 18 Hole Competition Golf. Mayapada Eye Centre and Mayapada Hospital offer various health check-up promotions for golf enthusiasts. Mayapada Hospital will also provide medical support to ensure the health of golfers during the tournaments. Additionally, there is a special Rp 500,000 discount on the Golfer Medical Check-Up (MCU) package, available at all Mayapada Hospital units until December 31, 2024.
Specifically for the India Indonesia Golf Cup 2024, Mayapada Eye Centre will be present throughout the tournament series to provide Medical Eye Check-Ups for both participants and spectators. In addition to Mayapada Eye Centre, Mayapada Hospital will offer free health screenings, including Mini Medical Check-Ups (blood pressure, uric acid, and random blood sugar levels) and Body Mass Index assessments.
Visitors to the Mayapada Eye Centre and Mayapada Hospital booths will also have the chance to win exciting prizes at the Lobby Driving Range of Pondok Indah Golf from August 23-25, 2024.