Lasik | Discussing With Your Lasik Surgeon
If you are considering a Lasik procedure to correct your vision, it is most important to find a doctor who is reputable and also caring. It is
crucial that he or she is experienced and knowledgeable in the Lasik procedure. The doctor should have a track record of patients who are happy
with the treatment they received and the results that they got.
This guide is intended to give you a number of basic questions that you should ask when deciding on which Lasik medical center and doctor to
select for your Lasik operation. Do note that the answers to these questions can vary from one doctor to another.
Ask The Lasik Doctor For His/Her Track Record
The first thing you should ask is "How many years have you been performing this type of Lasik operation?" There are many variations of
the Lasik procedure, and the doctor should have got a track record of minimum three years in doing Lasik procedures. This duration would
have provided the doctor sufficient time to track his patients' recovery and the long term success of the Lasik procedures.
Ask The Lasik Doctor For The Number Of Lasik Procedures Performed
Secondly, ask the doctor for the number of Lasik procedures he has performed in the last two years. The doctor should have done the
operation frequently enough, such that he is well versed in current procedures. Generally, a good surgeon should perform at least 500 Lasik
procedures in the last two years.
Ask The Lasik Doctor The Number Of His/Her Patients Ended With Clear Vision
You should also ask what percentage of his patients who underwent Lasik surgery ended up with clear vision. If possible, ask for evidence to
substantiate claims that seem too good to be true.
It's important to ask the doctor about post Lasik complications or problems. The percentage of patients who experienced complications
after 6 months should be very minor. If a doctor claims that complications are so rare that he doesn't keep records, then you should be very
suspicious and ask for evidence, if any. Bear in mind that no doctor is perfect. That's why you should also ask for the percentage of
patients who require an additional operation to achieve clear vision.
Ask The Lasik Doctor For Recommendation On The Types Of Lasik Procedure
Check with the doctor regarding the types of Lasik procedures he recommends and practises, and also under what circumstances he denied a Lasik
procedure to a patient. This is because not all visually challenged people are good candidates for a Lasik procedure. The doctor should
have at least a few examples of patients he dissuaded from the operation..
Ask The Lasik Doctor About The Cost Of Lasik Surgery
Last but not least, ask about the cost of the operation and if financing plans are available through the Lasik medical center.
A doctor who is willing to sit down and discuss these questions with you is often one who will address any other medical issues that may come
up in future. Hence he is likely to be a good prospect to perform the Lasik procedure for you.
 
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