How To Pick A Lasik Eye Surgeon

LASIK is referred to the surgery performed on the

human eye to reshape the cornea, which eventually

produces clearer vision and also reduces the

person’s needs to wear spectacles or contact lenses.

The short form of LASIK is Laser-Assisted In Situ

Keratomileusis. LASIK involves the use of a laser

which is directed on the cornea of the eye to

correct vision problems in a human being. LASIK

is used to correct eye problems like myopia and

astigmatism. The laser works on the eye by

removing an exact amount of tissue from the

cornea to restore clear vision in the patient. Today

LASIK includes the use of new wave front guided

technology in the custom LASIK system which

provides better results than before.

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Today we lay more emphasis on the how to pick a good San Diego LASIK eye surgeon. Though

LASIK is not as difficult as other eye operations, care should be taken to see that it is being carried

out by a professional doctor, as the eye is one of the most delicate organs of the human body. After

all, the entire human eye is the most precious sense of the human body. You may find many

advertisements in the newspapers offering LASIK surgery at affordable costs. You should always

remember not to approach a particular surgeon just because he is offering his services at lower costs.

In fact the cost of the surgery should be the last thing on your mind. Do not assume too much from

advertising and make your own conclusions. Find out more about the reputation of the doctor or the

institute from other sources like the consumer bureau or your friends or relatives. Find out if the

surgeon is associated with any reputable medical center or a medical hospital. You can also ask your

ophthalmologist to recommend good surgeons for LASIK. You can visit websites like the American

Academy of Ophthalmology to get more information on a particular surgeon.

Also you should select a surgeon who is well versed with the latest techniques and procedures and

keeps himself up to date of all the new information that is available in medical journals and

bulletins. Ask the surgeon since how many years he is being practicing LASIK surgery. Ask him

only about LASIK and no other eye related surgeries. A good surgeon should be performing

refractive surgery for a minimum of 3 years and also he should have performed more than 500

surgeries at least.

Before going in for a surgery, it is necessary to make an appointment of consultation with the

surgeon that you have finally selected. A good surgeon will conduct a thorough test on your eyes

and then suggest the best procedure for you. He will explain to you the process in detail and also tell

you the benefits after the surgery. The surgeon may tell you to follow some pre-operation

procedures like applying eye drops some days before the operation. A good surgeon will always

make you feel at ease before the operation, during the operation and after the operation. After

consultation it is not necessary that you go for the surgeon. In case you are not comfortable with the

surgeon then you can take a second opinion.

Also it is prudent to go for a surgeon who treats you like a friend and instills some confidence in

you. He should be able to provide you a personal touch and should work hard to address your

concerns and clear your doubts. A surgeon’s responsibility does not get over once the surgery is

performed. He should check your eyes a week after your surgery and then recommend treatment

procedures if any. In short he should be available whenever he is needed for anything even after the

surgery.