   
How to Select the right LASIK Eye Doctor for You
By Lisa Ross
How to Select the right LASIK Eye Doctor for You
If you are one of the many born without perfect vision
and are considering LASIK eye surgery, you'll be happy
to know that choosing a surgeon for LASIK is not as
difficult as it can be for other types of surgeries.
However, it is not a decision that should be taken
lightly as a poor eye surgery outcome can drastically
affect your life. It is very important you do your due
diligence in making this decision.
A
local
San Diego LASIK
eye surgeon explained, "Many LASIK offices these days
make the LASIK procedure sound like a commodity and tend
to disregard the fact that this is a surgery, and a very
important one at that as it affects your vision,
something many people take for granted. I always
recommend that people considering this type of surgery
choose a doctor that is a member of the American College
of Surgeons as they uphold a steep standard of ethics
and certification." said Dr. Kendall a
San Diego eye
surgery physician.
You
want to be sure to choose a quality surgeon that is very
experienced with LASIK eye surgery. Fortunately, there
are clear indicators of quality surgeons that you can
use to help make your decision. Some of the important
factors you should consider when searching for the right
surgeon for you include:
•
Board certification & licensing - always be sure
to ask if the surgeon you are speaking with is board
certified beyond a basic license. This will ensure that
your surgeon is certified by the American Board of
Medical Specialties to practice their specific
procedure. The American Board of Ophthalmology is a good
example of a certification program that requires
certified physicians to complete training in their
specialty and undergo continuing education to further
their knowledge and experience.
•
Advertisements - odds are you have seen it many
refractive surgery centers advertising in newspapers,
brochures, radio, and online. Some of these ads will be
more informative, while others flash very low pricing.
Although this can provide you with a good place to
start, ads should not be the only doctors you call on.
The fact is, any doctor out there can place an ad that
will generate a response, but actually being able to
follow up with exceptional service is a completely
different job.
•
Friend or Family Referrals - in general, LASIK
eye doctor referrals from a friend or family member is
much better than simply calling off advertisements. The
reason being because the person referring you will most
likely have a direct experience with the doctor or
clinic and be able to vouch for their practices and
procedures.
If you are unsure where to start your search, you can
begin looking online or in the Yellow Pages for LASIK
laser eye surgery centers. It is always recommended that
you obtain at least three opinions at three different
LASIK eye clinics before making a decision. To do this
quickly, take your search online where you can quickly
browse through doctors specialties and credentials as
they will give you great insight into what kind of
results you might expect. |
