Considering Laser Eye Surgery? Tips to Find the Best Surgeon

1

• Considering Laser Eye Surgery? Tips to Find the
  Best Surgeon
• So finally, you have decided to get a laser
  vision correction procedure, the next important
  thing comes with choosing the best surgeon to
  perform the LASIK Surgery.
• Taking time to choose the right surgeon is an
  important step in achieving your vision
  correction goals. Since everyone is unique, so
  evaluating various providers who give you the
  confidence to perform your procedure is
  extremely valuable.
• A skilled LASIK surgeon must have some essential
  qualifications that you should consider in
  choosing a LASIK surgeon for your vision
  correction needs.
• Important Things to Look For
• Board Certification-
• Check the state licensing boards and find out the
  list of surgeons that can practice their
  profession in a locality. You can also
  authenticate the credentials by checking the
  National Practitioner Data Bank.
• Check if your surgeon is board-certified in
  ophthalmology beyond having a basic license to
  practice medicine. This means that doctors who
  completed the 18 to 24 months of certification
  recognized by the American Board of Medical
  Specialties are qualified to practice their
  specialty. The American Board of Ophthalmology
  (ABO) is the only one such entity that requires
  board-certified physicians to undergo specialized
  training and licensing necessary to certify
  their specialty as medical professionals.
• Surgeons who use FACS designation are members of
  the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and must
  adhere to a particular code of ethics and conduct
  that holds them to a higher standard of
  practice.
• Online Reviews and Experience
• These days online reviews are as important as a
  personal recommendation. Checking reviews and
  patient testimonials online can help you
  determine your options. They can help you
  understand how well the surgeon performs the
  surgery but should not necessarily be the only
  factor to consider.

2

• You can even ask some questions to your surgeon
  about his experience. This will help you decide
  if he is the best surgeon who can meet your
  needs.
• Here are some questions to ask
• What is your success rate, and do you have
  outcomes data to share?
• How many laser eye surgeries have you done so
  far?
• What do you mean by a successful procedure and
  how would you encounter complications from the
  procedure?
• What approach do you follow to avoid
  complications if they occur?
• How many of your patients achieved 20/20 vision
  after the LASIK surgery?
• Referrals
• Having a referral from someone who already has
  undergone surgery and had a positive experience
  with a LASIK surgeon can be a good way for making
  the decision.
• Optometrists or ophthalmologists usually have
  connections with eye surgeons. They can even
  tell you which surgeon is the most qualified in
  their area. These trusted referrals act as a
  powerful tool in helping you decide the best eye
  surgeon.