Finding Lasik Eye Surgeon, Ophthalmologists (Eye MDs)
Only ophthalmologists (Eye MDs) are permitted to perform Lasik. Ask your Eye MD or optometrist for a referral to an Eye MD who performs Lasik. The AAO website (geteyesmart.org) has a feature that can provide you with a list of their members who perform Lasik. Ninety-five percent of all ophthalmologists are AAO members. The International Society of Refractive Surgery website (LocateAnEyeDoc.com) also has names of refractive surgeons.
Ask your surgeon the following questions:
- How long have you been doing Lasik surgery?
- How much experience do you have with the Lasik procedure?
- How do you define success? What’s your success rate? What is the chance for me (with my correction) to achieve 20/20? How many of your patients have achieved 20/20 or 20/40 vision? How many patients return for retreatments? (A five to 15 percent return is not unusual.)
- What laser will you be using for my surgery? Make sure the surgeon is using a laser approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Visit www.fda.gov/cdrh/LASIK for more information.
- What’s involved in after-surgery care?
- Who will handle my after-surgery care? Who will be responsible?
- What are the risks and possible complications?
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