LASIK Plano- Questions to AskYour Surgeon About The Procedure

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LASIK Plano What To Ask Your Surgeon About
The Procedure

• Although LASIK is considered generally safe and
  usually can be done with little or no
  complications, there are certain inherent risks
  associated with it.
• Given the fact that these are your eyes we are
  talking about, and the consequences of such
  complications could have a dramatic, negative
  effect on your lifestyle, it is highly suggested
  that you take the time to properly evaluate the
  laser eye surgeon you are considering.

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• The following are the questions to ask your
  eye surgeon when considering LASIK in Plano

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How many surgeries have you done?

• It cant be stressed enough experience is
  everything when it comes to laser eye surgery.
• Although each Plano doctor has to become
  certified by various medical boards to be
  licensed to perform LASIK, the medical
  professionals that have had the most experience
  generally are able to produce the highest quality
  and most consistent results for their patients.
• Make sure any surgeon can tell you how many
  surgeries theyve done and what type of surgery
  theyve performed the most. They should have
  performed at least 250 in the past 12 months.
  When it comes to the type of laser eye surgery
  youre getting done specifically, they should
  have performed at least 100 surgeries within the
  last 12 months.

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Will you do a contrast sensitivity testbefore
and after the procedure?

• Most surgeons dont perform this test because
  its not required and not a standard procedure.
  However, a good surgeon will offer this test,
  even if they dont have the equipment to do so
  right in their office.
• Having this test done is just an extra layer
  of security and will generally instill a greater
  confidence in the patient and may also minimize
  the risk of complications. It is not mandatory
  that you have this test, however it is
  recommended and many people do choose to take
  these few extra steps.
• Again, its expensive and not many surgeons
  have it readily available. They should be able to
  set up an appointment for you though, at your
  expense, at another location near Plano.

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Will you measure the thickness of my cornea
before a decision about surgery is made?

• This is a very important question because the
  thickness of your cornea could ultimately
  determine what kind of laser eye surgery you
  should get done.
• Make sure that any surgeon youre considering
  can answer yes to this question.
• Knowing what type of laser eye surgery would
  be best suited for you and your particular
  situation can help you better evaluate the doctor
  that you are considering and verify that they do
  have sufficient experience in a particular type
  of laser eye surgery that you may require.

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How many of your patients have 20/40 vision
after the procedure?

• This should be about 90.
• If your eye doctor claims that their
  percentage is higher, ask to see something that
  proves that.
• These statistics are not set in stone
  necessarily, however, historically on a national
  average, these are the types of results that most
  people experience.
• Of course, your results may vary depending on
  the health and condition of your eyes and any
  other health considerations that may come into
  play should you decide to get LASIK in Plano.

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How long has LASIK surgery been performed?

• LASIK surgery has been in use internationally
  for approximately 10 years. The clinical trials
  were first performed in the United States in
  1995.
• The underlying components of LASIK eye
  surgery have been performed for much longer than
  that, so the procedure has helped hundreds of
  thousands of people all around the world,
  including Plano, TX.
• It is a relatively safe and simple procedure
  however there are certain inherent risks and the
  patient should always consider all aspects of the
  surgery before considering this procedure.

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• To see all the questions you should ask your eye
  surgeon at the LASIK consultation, visit
• http//lasikplano.com/laser-eye-surgery-plano/lasi
  k-laser-eye-surgery-faqs-concerns/