Calgary-based ultra-marathon runner Charles Miron's LASIK life is one that carries him the extra mile (and we mean it when we say “extra”).

Olympic athletes know that to perform their best, they’ve got to be at their best—mentally and physically. And when we say “physically,” we don’t just mean an athlete’s strength or endurance: it can also mean factors like their eyesight.

Take it from an Olympic medalist: LASIK can change your life. Not only will laser vision correction treat your eye conditions like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), or astigmatism, it’ll have an impact on your day-to-day living in many ways, no matter how small or significant these may be. Here’s how LASIK surgery helped change Joannie Rochette’s life.

Kinesiologist and personal trainer Catherine Marquis decided to undergo laser vision correction to reduce her dependence on contact lenses. The decision came not long after she left Canada for Costa Rica so she could spend her days surfing. Now, in the city of Tamarind, Catherine manages a surf camp and retreat. Discover how she is embracing her #lasiklife to the fullest with each passing wave!

Get to know Maxence Parrot’s name because it’s destined to be a household one. At just age 21, this professional snowboarder has carved out quite the career for himself, having competed on some of the world’s top courses at some of snowboarding’s biggest competitions. Recently, Maxence decided to get laser vision correction to improve his eyesight. Read on to learn more about this LASIK MD patient’s exciting story—and see just how he’s living his #lasiklife!