Welcome to LASIK Surgery Adviser

LASIK eye surgery may be a quick surgery, but it is still surgery and on a very delicate part of your body. You want to be careful and do research when finding a LASIK doctor. The doctor you choose should make you feel comfortable and secure in their skills and knowledge. Of course you need a surgeon with as much experience with LASIK surgery as possible.

First ask around and find out if your friends in the area know anyone that has had LASIK surgery. Where did they go, what doctor did they have and were there any complications?

Next you can check the American College of Surgeons for credentials and background information. If your surgeon is accredited by the ACS, they went through a rigorous accreditation process. You can also look at the American Academy of Ophthalmology website which will help you find a LASIK surgeon. They also list qualities you should look for in a surgeon.

Now that you have found some LASIK surgeons, you need to meet with each one on your list and ask some questions. What experience does the surgeon have? How many LASIK surgeries have they performed? What laser are they using? What percentage of their patients have had their vision improve to at least 20/40 following surgery? The industry average is 90%.

You also want a list of patients that they have operated on with the same eye problems and LASIK procedure. Call up the patients to ask what they thought and if they had any problems. Ask the LASIK surgeon if they have malpractice insurance, and if their medical license has ever been suspended. Also ask if they have ever been charged with a felony. You can also find out this information on the internet.

Having LASIK surgery may seem like a simple, fast surgery, but it is still surgery. Plus if something goes wrong, blindness is an option! So don’t skimp on the steps for finding a LASIK doctor. You don’t want to mess around here. Do diligent research and make sure the surgeon you choose is the right one.