New York Mets Major League Players Love Their LASIK Laser Eye Surgery
Rookie Catcher Tomas Nido Has LASIK After Losing A Contact Lens At The Wrong Time
NY Mets catcher Tomas Nido was in his eighth major league game of his life, behind the plate catching 101 mph fastballs from Noah Syndergaard when a strong wind suddenly blew one of his contact lenses off his eye. It was not the first time that Nido had lost a contact at a critical time during a game. He realized at that point that he wanted to have LASIK laser eye surgery as soon as possible. Nido had LASIK in both eyes and was back playing for the Mets only two days later. His first day back he hit a double. Nido said he immediately could see the pitcher’s release and spin on the ball more cleaerly. It is normal to have fluctuations in vision and glare off of lights for approximately sixs weeks after LASIK and Nido did notice these, but still loved his vision even immediately after surgery through this healing process. His eyesight was so improved that he noticed a large spike in his batting average after returning from his surgery and he is thrilled he had LASIK!
Catcher Wilson Ramos Also Had LASIK Laser Vision Correction — And Made It Onto The All Star Team
It turns out Nido is not the only catcher on the NY Mets to have LASIK. Three weeks before Nido had his LASIK surgery, the Mets signed two time All Star catcher Wilson Ramos to the team. Ramos, however, had only become an All Star after having LASIK. He had previously undergone LASIK eye surgery two years earlier, in 2016 while he was with the Washington Nationals. Ramos was frustrated at the time with his contacts drying out and he had to apply lubricant drops to his eyes between each inning to keep them moist. He waited a year to have the procedure because he was afraid before he finally decided to go ahead — and he was very happy he did! Ramos’ batting average improved the next season by 78 points to .307 and he made it onto the All Star Team for the first time in his career. When he looks back on it it, Ramos describes the LASIK as, “Not a hard surgery. That was quick and easy. Afterward, a couple of drops, go to hotel, take a few pills, sleep for three hours, see difference when you wake up and turn on television.” Now the Mets have two catchers who have had LASIK!
