Finding a LASIK Surgery - Questions to Ask

What should I ask my LASIK Surgery?

It’s important to do your homework before selecting a LASIK Surgery. Below, are some questions you can ask prospective surgeons …

How long have you been performing refractive surgery?
You would look at an answer of not less than three years.
How many refractive procedures have you performed in the last 12 months?
What percentage of your refractive surgery patients receive Uncorrected Visual Acuity (UCVA) of 20/20 or better?
Will you perform a complete refractive examination including evaluating the medical health of my eyes both before and after surgery?
If you recommend LASIK, will you use a laser to create the flap or a mechanical microkeratome?
Will you use a different microkeratome blade (LASIK procedure) for each eye?
What should I expect my vision to be like for the first few weeks after surgery?

What is LASIK Surgery?

LASIK Surgery (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis) is a type of refractive laser eye surgery performed by ophthalmologists for correcting myopia (short sightedness), hyperopia (long sightedness), and astigmatism. An alternative to wearing corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses, Lasik uses a laser to reshape the cornea of the eye so that it changes the focal point of the eye. The procedure takes around 15 minutes, is relatively pain-free and results are almost immediate.