Which LASIK
Surgeon is Right For You?
By Jimmy Roos
Have you determined if you are
the right candidate for LASIK laser surgery by considering all the things
that can go wrong, and looking at all the available options? If you have,
and you still think it is the right thing to do, then the next logical step
is to start looking for a LASIK surgeon.
Even though the risks associated with LASIK are relatively smaller than
other conventional types of surgery, you should still take researching a
LASIK surgeon seriously. Do your homework by compiling a set of criteria and
evaluating each surgeon against this set of criteria.
Carefully consider what each LASIK surgeon regard as their procedure of
choice. Do they use the traditional LASIK that uses a blade to make the
incision or do they prefer "bladeless" InterLase lasers to make all the
cuts. Ask them as to what they regard as the most reliable and what they
mostly use.
Don't limit your criteria to cost or experience alone, but look at what you
feel most comfortable with. This decision will affect you for the rest of
your life, so don't do something to please anyone.
Be skeptical about claims such as
"20/20 vision" or "your money back guarantees." Once you vision is messed
up, no amount of money may be able to restore it. Go as far as checking
these doctors against the consumer affairs office or better business bureau
to verify that they are in good standing. Know and understand your rights as
it relates to surgery and LASIK in general.
Appreciate what can happen during the surgery and ask your potential LASIK
surgeon how he/she would deal with a situation that could potentially end a
procedure. Mistakes can happen which can lead to your eyes damaged
permanently without even a chance to have corrective surgery.
Also ask your LASIK surgeon how he/she would handle the following situations
that may come up after surgery. For example:
-the migration of the flap,
-the inflammation or infection,
-intensive eye drop treatments, or
-additional procedures that may be necessary after the initial
surgery.
There is a FDA standard that all LASIK surgeons are held to, which relates
to the type of laser used during the surgery. Find out what type of laser
your potential LASIK surgeon uses and compare it to the FDA's approved list.
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