Lasik doctor consultation

Fortunately, most qualified ophthalmologists can perform LASIK and the results have overall been excellent. It is important to have a referral to the doctor if possible from another patient, the word of mouth rule. Also, you want to have a doctor who has a number of years and many thousand cases if possible... more

You want to find a board certified ophthalmologist who is experienced in LASIK. It helps to find someone with at least a few thousand cases under their belt, but high volume alone doesn’t guarantee a good surgeon. Look for surgeons who use custom wavefront technology, and femtosecond flaps as opposed to... more

There are so many great questions to ask your doctor during the consultation. Here is my top ten: Do you feel comfortable with the doctor? Have you met the surgeon who will be performing your procedure during the initial consultation? Is your doctor a specialist in the field? Has your doctor published... more

Have you had this treatment yourself and has your family had it too? (Doctors should eat their own cooking). Have you done at least 10,000 procedures? (Practice makes perfect!) Have you published at least 50 articles in the field? (Doctors who publish a lot are a community of experts that shares tips,... more