What to Ask your LASIK Surgeon

If you are considering LASIK, you'll need to schedule a consultation or two with eye surgeons. When choosing an eye surgeon, you should ask questions about the doctor's experience, the practice and the suitability of the procedure for your vision.

Questions to ask may include:

• How many years have you been performing LASIK?
• Where did you receive your LASIK training?
• Will I be working with you throughout my care, or someone else in the practice?
• Do you use FDA-approved lasers and other LASIK technology?
• Will you be providing my post-operative care and follow-up visits?

Questions about your procedure:

• Am I a good candidate for LASIK? Why or why not?
• Do I have any viable LASIK alternatives to improve my vision?
• Are my corneas thick enough for LASIK to be successful?
• Will my vision results be permanent?

Feeling confident in choosing the procedure and choosing the right eye surgeon is important. The doctor should take the time to make sure all of your questions are answered and your concerns are addressed.

The eye surgeon should also detail how your preoperative and postoperative care will be handled. There should be follow-up appointments after LASIK to make sure you are getting effective vision results.

To find out if LASIK is right for you, please contact an experienced eye surgeon in your area.