You can spend years deciding to improve your vision though LASIK. Research on the Internet and feedback from others who have had similar experiences can aid in your process. However, regardless of how many people you ask about LASIK, without a full LASIK consultation you will never know for sure if you are a good candidate.
The LASIK consultation also allows you to “interview” the surgeon to make sure you are putting the
best possible professional in your corner. Below are some questions you should
ask your LASIK provider. If he/she cannot or will not give acceptable answers,
it is best to continue researching other providers.
LASIK Surgeon Questions
- What professional organizations are you certified by and what organizations to you belong to?
- What specific training do you have in LASIK surgery?
- How many years of LASIK surgery experience do you have?
- How many LASIK procedures have you performed?
- Where do you perform LASIK procedures?
- What are the potential risks and complications of LASIK and how are they handled?
- Does my overall health make me a good candidate for this procedure?
- Do you think LASIK will produce the results I want?
- How much will LASIK cost? Are there any hidden charges? Are there financing options?
- Exactly how will LASIK be performed?
- What type of technologies do you use?
- What do I have to do before, during and after LASIK?
- What will the recovery entail and what kind of external help will I need?
- What are my options if I am dissatisfied with my surgical outcome?
Armed with this
information, you can make an informed decision about improving your vision
through LASIK.
Dr. O'Day at Charleston Cornea and Refractive Surgery offers free LASIK consultations and a free online LASIK Self-Evaluation to take the first step in the LASIK discovery process. To
schedule your consultation, visit www.charlestoncornea.com or call 843-856-5275.
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