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Lasik Eye Surgery Questions & Answers
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How To Choose
a Lasik Eye Surgeon
When you are thinking about having Lasik vision
correction, it is important to not only understand the procedure,
the benefits and the risks, it is also important to
find a good Lasik surgeon. There are so many eye care professionals
that do Lasik surgery so it is wise to find one that is educated
in the latest technology and who is experienced in the type
of Lasik procedure you are having.
Choosing
a Lasik eye care professional can be difficult. There
are so many types of Lasik techniques and doctors. Before you
make an appointment with any Lasik doctor is always good to
get the opinion of your regular eye care physician. By doing
so, you will get a better idea of who to go to in your area
and who is trusted. Do not consult the first Lasik doctor in
the phone book or pick one according to price. Instead, choose
one for experience.
Although there is no right or wrong way to choose a good Lasik
doctor, here are some basic guidelines to help you pick the
right one.
The
Lasik surgeon should be your doctor from the start to the
finish. Many Lasik eye centers run patients through quickly,
one right after another. The result of this is that the actual
doctor may not see you until the surgery. They may have staff
that performs the health history and initial eye exam. Avoid
these types of doctors. Your Lasik doctor should be the only
one involved in your eye care. He or she should perform the
initial exam, perform the surgery and do all of the follow
up appointments. This ensures more customized and personalized
surgery and often means a better outcome.
Choose
a surgeon who specializes in Lasik. There are some
eye care doctors who do many different types of procedures.
That doctor may or may not specialize in Lasik. Before choosing
a doctor, find out if a particular doctor specializes in Lasik.
One who does is probably knowledgeable in the latest technology
used in Lasik procedures. While one who does not specialize
in Lasik may still give you good results, it is always good
to know. Some experts believe that the magic number for doctors
is 1000. That means that some people believe that the best
Lasik surgeons have performed over 1000 Lasik procedures. Experience
is always the best practice so ask your Lasik doctor how many
procedures he or she has performed.
A
good Lasik doctor explains the risks and complications
associated with Lasik. While it is true that Lasik procedures often have
good results, there are some risks and complications. As with
any medical procedure, you should always fully understand these
risks and complications. You should not expect perfect vision
and you should never use a Lasik doctor that tells you otherwise.
An experienced Lasik surgeon will also explain to you that
there is the possibility of having reduced night vision and
in rare circumstances can lead to worse vision than before
the procedure.
Don’t
rely on Lasik centers that advertise heavily. We have
all heard or seen the Lasik ads promising clear vision with
an experienced Lasik doctor. While these Lasik doctors may
very well be experienced, sometimes they do not offer personalized
care. These doctors tend to see many patients everyday and
rely on office staff for your care.
Don’t
go by the price. When choosing a Lasik doctor, do not
let the price be the deciding factor. While Lasik is pricey,
your vision is worth more than any amount of money. Choosing
an experienced doctor should not be dependent on the price
alone. If you see Lasik advertised for a very low price, it
is probably too good to be true. Most of these prices do not
include everything. You will have to read the fine print to
see why they are offering Lasik for such a low price. Choose
a doctor for the experience.
Choose
a Lasik surgeon in your area. While that may not concern
some patients, it may be very important to others. Remember
that you will probably need to see your Lasik doctor at least
five times-one for the initial appointment, one for the surgery,
a one week check up and a check up at three and six months.
After your surgery, you will need to depend on another person
to drive to and from your appointment. Having a surgeon in
the area can be very convenient.
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