How to Select the Right LASIK Surgeon

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How to Select the Right LASIK Surgeon

• Choosing a LASIK surgeon is not as complicated as
  it can be with other forms of surgery. However, a
  poor outcome from an eye surgery may have an
  almost identical negative impact on your life as
  a poor outcome from a heart operation. That is
  why finding the best possible LASIK surgeon is so
  important.

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• International repute in quality care, LASIK
  specific long term fellowship training at best
  hospitals, excellent qualifications, and a
  willingness to collaborate with a patient to
  overcome any discomfort after a procedure are all
  indicators of a skilled surgeon.
• Taking the time to find the right surgeon for
  your LASIK procedure is an important step toward
  obtaining a good visual outcome. Please read the
  following details carefully to assist you in
  locating a top-notch LASIK surgeon.

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• Cornell fellowship trained LASIK specialist.
• Inquire whether the LASIK surgeon is board
  certified in addition to obtaining a simple
  ophthalmology license. Cornea is the front part
  of the eye where LASIK is performed. Only a
  qualified corneal surgeon with LASIK fellowship
  certification would be able to have the best
  results in the safest manner. They are also
  qualified to address post-LASIK issues in a very
  efficient manner.
• Experience
• The center and its LASIK surgeon should be a
  reasonably high-volume facility with 10 to 15
  years of experience and a strong reputation. To
  give you the best results, the surgeon should
  have a lot of experience and work with a variety
  of power correction ranges. A surgeon who has
  performed at least 10,000 LASIK procedures is
  preferred.
• Technology
• The tools at the surgeons disposal are just as
  vital as the LASIK surgeon himself. To
  permanently remove your power, the lasers should
  be the most recent, safest, and reliable.

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• Infrastructure
• For a pleasant and healthy treatment, the
  atmosphere and service should be world-class and
  hygienic. Dont pick a low-quality center just
  because its cheap note, its your eye, so help
  them see the best for the rest of their lives.
• Recommendations
• Request a referral from your primary eye care
  provider, such as an optometrist or an
  ophthalmologist. Tell him or her that you want
  the best LASIK surgeon in your region with a good
  reputation. Furthermore, reliable LASIK surgeons
  can be excellent sources of referrals. If you
  know of a very well refractive surgeon in another
  city, contact his or her office and ask for
  referrals to good surgeons in your region.
• Advertisements
• Many refractive surgery centers place
  advertisements in newspapers, radio, television,
  and online. Some commercials contain more detail
  than others. Some claim to have incredibly low
  rates. Although this is a good place to start, an
  advertisement or the cost of a treatment should
  not be the primary criteria for selecting a LASIK
  surgeon.

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• Discuss with Friends and Family
• Obtain feedback from friends and family members
  who have undergone the treatment. Ask them about
  their personal experiences. Its also a good idea
  to consult your primary care physician and your
  optometrist for advice and possibly a referral.
  If youve spoken with a trained LASIK surgeon,
  ask for further referrals from current and former
  patients who can speak about their encounters
  with the surgeon.
• Reviews on the internet
• We live in the era of the review. There is no
  lack of public opinion when it comes to a
  restaurant, a car, a hotel, or a LASIK surgeon.
  Sites like Yelp and Google Maps, will help you
  get a feel for a surgeon by allowing you to read
  feedback from people who have already had
  surgery.
• Of course, there are other factors to consider
  when selecting the best LASIK surgeon (location,
  cost, and availability), but dont ignore any of
  the ones mentioned above. Just because one
  surgeon is conveniently situated near your home
  or provides the operation for half the price of
  another doesnt mean its the right one for you.
• The more time and thought you put into choosing a
  LASIK surgeon, the more satisfied youll be with
  the procedure and the results.

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If you would like to book an appointment or need
consultation related LASIK eye procedure, call
Columbus Lasik Vision at 1-866-600-3937

• Please visit https//www.columbuslasikvision.com/
  for more details.