Sandy Feldman, MD

There are so many great questions to ask your doctor during the consultation. Here is my top ten:

1. Do you feel comfortable with the doctor?
2. Have you met the surgeon who will be performing your procedure during the initial consultation?
3. Is your doctor a specialist in the field? Has your doctor published papers and lectured nationally and internationally about this procedure?
4. Has the surgeon answered ALL of your questions? Some you should ask include:
   1. Which procedure is right for you?
   2. What are the risks as well as benefits?
   3. What is the expected outcome?
   4. How long does it last?
5. Does your doctor have the latest technology for i-LASIK, the VISX Star S4 IR laser as well as the all laser, Intralase?
6. Have you researched your doctor and gotten an opportunity to speak with past patients?
7. Has your doctor treated other eye surgeons, doctors, inventors of the technology, athletes, and other high profile individuals demanding quality?
8. Is the technology in the office? Does the office have the latest state of the art technology? Is it an environment which makes you feel comfortable?
9. What are the results of the doctor?
10. Does your doctor have low enhancement rates and are enhancements included in the cost of surgery?

These are just a few of the considerations in choosing a doctor. Listen to your inner voice and find the right doctor for you!