When you decide to have the surgery you’ll have to be very careful when choosing the doctor because its level of expertise is vital for you. Everything will last only half an hour and you’ll only feel a brighter discomfort that will disappear right away.
After the procedure you will be able to use your visual function without any problems.
The procedure is pretty much standard but in some cases there might be some complications and risks involved. That’s why the pre-op evaluation is important because your doctor will answer all your questions and together you’ll decide which the best option for you is.
That’s why before visiting the doctor you might want to do a research so that you’ll know what to ask.
Also, you must make sure that the doctor is licensed for this type of surgery and that its certifications are in order.
As I said before, the surgeon is the most important factor and that’s why you should ask him how many procedures he completed and what were the results. The references are very important and you shouldn’t be ashamed to ask all these details.
You can also ask for references from a former patient because like that you can find out many important things that will influence your decision one way or another.
Honesty is very important in the doctor-patient relationship and that’s why you must receive a true answer when you ask about bonuses offered by the Lasik equipment manufacturer. Sometimes the doctors use their number of patients to gain bonuses and that’s not necessarily a good thing.
A large number of procedures will keep him from being very accurate with every single patient. Remember: your eyes are not a play toy.
You should take into consideration experience, certifications, training, price and the comfort level offered to you by the centre before deciding for a doctor in your area.
Good luck in finding a great surgeon that will solve all your eye-related problems.
Choosing a surgeon for my all laser lasik procedure that I want to get done has been my biggest issue so far. So I have been trying to read whatever tips and advice I can find on how to choose one. Your post has been a huge help, thank you for sharing Catherine!
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