WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE CHOOSING YOUR LASIK EYE SURGEON

You've probably given it a thought and decided that you want to go ahead with the Lasik Surgery. Good for you because you are on your way to a getting a clearer and better vision. Now the next step you need to think about is selecting the right surgeon that will make sure you get this enhanced vision you seek. You might have come across a lot of ads on the radio, the TV, even the newspapers. They all want you to select them for your Lasik Surgery based on an ad of thirty seconds. This might actually act as a good starting point for you but the truth is, that is not the best way to make a decision when it comes to selecting a Lasik Eye Surgeon.


WHERE ELSE CAN I SEARCH FOR LASIK EYE SURGEONS
One way of getting a very good Lasik eye surgeon is by talking to people at your place of work, your family and your friends. You also need to ask people who you know have had Lasik Surgery, how did it go? Was it okay? What was the outcome? Can they recommend the surgeon that performed the surgery?
You also need to talk to a doctor, preferably your family doctor, as long as you trust his/her judgment, to know if they've got Lasik Eye Surgeons they would recommend. You can also ask your regular eye doctor if he/she can refer you a good Lasik eye surgeon they know. Chances are lots of people might have actually asked them questions about the Lasik eye surgery which might have made them make some research and get a list of Lasik eye surgeons with superb recommendations.
You can also look through your phonebook's Yellow Pages for Lasik eye surgeons and refractive surgery centers located in your area. A lot of this surgery centers and Lasik surgeons will include their websites; this will enable you to review their policies, prices and procedures, all from the comfort of your room.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN LASIK SURGEONS
You will want to look for a Lasik surgeon who has a reputation for advanced technology and works hand in hand with a teaching hospital or an academic medical center. Reason is because, your Lasik Surgeon must be conversant with modern innovations and advancements when it comes to the Lasik Eye Surgery world. He/she must be current with new and different techniques regarding the Lasik eye surgery. To be certain about this, you should ask your Lasik surgeon if he/she is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Your eyes are your window to the world, you can't be too careful when it comes to taking care of them.

THINGS YOU NEED TO ASK/KNOW YOUR SURGEON BEFORE GOING IN FOR LASIK EYE SURGERY
Don't be afraid when it comes to asking questions. This is your eyes we are talking about here, you can't be too careful. If your surgeon should become impatient or offended by your questions, then he/she is not the right person you would want to perform surgery on your eyes. Hope you have a pad and pen with you? Here are some questions you can ask your Lasik eye surgeon.

• For how long has your surgeon been performing the Lasik surgery? Three years is the minimum time of service you are looking for here, the more experienced your surgeon is, the better for you. Anyone that says he/she has been performing the Lasik surgery for about 12 years, you need to be wary of the person. Lasik was first made available in 1995
• The number of eyes your surgeon has worked on is also necessary to note. He/she must have worked on at least 500.
• Your surgeon must be able to provide proof of his service. He must be ready to give you the names and contacts of the patients he has worked on. If your surgeon is not ready to do this, he/she is not the right person for you.
• The number of patients that has gotten 100% clear vision is also good to note. They must be 50% upwards.
• If during the consultation, your Lasik Surgeon didn't gain your trust or you feel something's wrong, find another surgeon. Make sure you follow your instincts.
• Also you need to know if after the surgery the surgeon will do a follow up should you encounter any kind of problem.