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I am 27-years-old now, and have had poor eye sight...
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I am American but live overseas. I began researching the best lasik doctors in Australia and the U.S. and found Dr. Hoopes to be one of them. I corresponded by Skype and email a few months before I planned my trip and the staff were completely accommodating. I was lucky to have Dr. Hoopes Senior perform my initial consultation and surgery. The first assessment lasted around three hours. It was extremely thorough and no stone was left unturned. I was able to ask a million (probably stupid) questions. I asked about all the risks, pain and recovery. He was completely understanding and very matter-of-fact. He certainly didn't tell me there are absolutely no risks at all, but he was very much like "these are the stats, this is what my experience tells me with people similar to you" etc. The actual surgery was daunting of course. I made my sister take me to hold my hand and drive me home. They let her watch the surgery on a big screen from a viewing window. The doctor met with me beforehand and explained step by step everything precisely as it would occur so I had no surprises. He let me choose music to listen to, to put me at ease (Brahmas Ein Deutsches Requiem, classical is pretty relaxing and I didn't want to flinch). He was very professional yet warm. He was very reassuring throughout the procedure and he told me exactly what was happening, and exactly how many seconds of each little segment was left, I was really comfortable. He told me he never saw anyone's eyes hold so still. Afterwards he walked me to the post-op room to assess things and give me directions about administering the drops. He really was so professional and honest with me about the possible outcomes.