Gotta Get Info On LASIK laser eye surgeons
by:
Mark Reynolds
This article will discuss how to choose the right LASIK laser eye surgeon for you. If you want more info on about LASIK laser eye surgery go to
the LASIK page at
http://www.gottagetmyinfo.com/medical/lasik.htm
Note: as with any medical procedure different patients and
different doctors will have different needs. Never make a decision
based on the information you see here. Always consult a doctor to
help make any decisions.
First make sure you compare several LASIK laser eye surgeons. Risks vary an the particular procedure you need and each doctors level of experience on this particular type of equipment and your similar refractive error. Be sure to compare among several doctors and find the LASIK laser eye surgeon that best fits your situation.
Be sure to ask for referrals. It's fairly likely that a few people you know have had LASIK laser eye surgery and can give you either a positive or negative referral, but realize that that will be anecdotal evidence. An even better source would be your regular eye doctor. Ask them for the best LASIK laser eye surgeon they are familiar with.
Be wary of deals that seem "too good to be true." Usually they are; and when dealing with your eyes you don't want to mess with half off deals or surgeons that guarantee 20/20 vision, that is not possible. Also remember the quality of an office's marketing does not necessarily relate to the quality of its surgeons. Slick marketing is not really very important in the choice in this case.
The Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance has a list of 50 questions on its website. Here are a few of them:
- How long have you been performing refractive surgery procedures? (Not less than three years.)
- How many total procedures have you done? (Not less than 500.)
- How many refractive procedures of the exact type you intend to use for me, with the same equipment, and the same refractive error, have you performed? (Not less than 100.)
- What percent of your refractive surgery patients receive Snellen Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) of 20/40 or better? (The CRSQA says you should be suspicious of any number that is greater than 90%, which is the norm.)
- What percentage achieved 20/20 or better? (Around 50% is the norm; ask for proof if a higher number is stated.)
- Will you provide me the names and contact information of at least ten previous patients who have had the exact same surgery with similar refractive error?
- Have you ever had malpractice insurance coverage denied?
- Have you had your license to perform refractive surgery revoked, suspended or restricted?
- Have you been convicted of a felony? etc.
Written by Mark Reynolds, president Gotta get my info. You can find more about LASIK and all things related to health at the
Health page at Gotta Get My Info.
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