LASIK Surgeon Checklist
How to Choose a LASIK Surgeon
"Laser vision correction is fast becoming the number one procedure in the country with millions of people having LASIK each year. Although the procedure may only take 10 minutes, it is very important that the surgery is done properly as the outcome may last a lifetime.
Choosing the right surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will make to ensure the best possible outcome in your vision and to make your LASIK experience the best it can be. You have only one pair of eyes so give them the best treatment possible."
 Dr. Srini Mutyala
Weston Laser & Vision Institute, Inc.
Board Certified
Performed over 7,500 procedures
Recognized as one of America's Top Ophthalmologists for 2002-2003 by the Consumer's Research Council of America
5 Things to Ask Your LASIK Surgeon:
1. How long have you been performing laser vision correction (refractive) surgeries? Are you Board Certified?
- Correct answers: At least 3 years, and Yes respectively.
2. How many procedures have you personally performed? And how many in patients with my particular refractive error or eyeglass prescription have you done?
- Correct answers: At least 1000, and 100 respectively.
3. Do you personally examine my eyes before the day of surgery and are my post laser exams with you? After the procedure, if I have any concerns will I be able to see you personally?
- Correct answers: Yes.
4. Do you have a laser on site?
- Correct answer: Yes.
5. Can you provide me with at least five reference patients that I can contact?
- Correct answer: Yes.
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