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LASIK Laser Vision Correction is the latest and most advanced method of vision correction available today. Nearly three million men and women worldwide have had their vision improved through this life-changing procedure. If you’re considering having your nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism treated through LASIK Laser Vision Correction, you’ll achieve the best possible result by making an informed decision based on your level of LASIK knowledge and the surgeon performing your procedure. Here are 10 important topics you should discuss with your surgeon prior to scheduling your LASIK procedure:

1) BOARD CERTIFICATION: Be sure to ask if your surgeon is ‘Board Certified’ by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

2) LASER TECHNOLOGY: Laser Vision Correction is often associated soley with the Excimer Laser, but LASIK actually involves two very important steps in correcting your vision. Step 1 involves creating a very thin flap of tissue that is folded back during treatment. In the past a steel blade mechanically created the flap. This created surgical complications. Today, the flap is made with a blade-free laser known as the IntraLase FS Laser. Now the procedure is safer and more predictable. Make sure your surgeon has this technology available for you to achieve the optimum results!

3) SURGICAL EXPERIENCE: To achieve optimal results from your LASIK procedure, seek a surgeon who has performed at least 7,000 LASIK procedures and tens of thousands of microsurgical procedures. Your results may be directly related to your surgeon’s experience.

4) ENHANCEMENT RATIO: Having your procedure performed right the first time will lessen your chance of needing an enhancement. For best results, ask for a LASIK surgeon with an enhancement rate of less than 7%.

5) SURGICAL RESULTS & FOLLOW-UP CARE: Results from LASIK surgery vary between doctor and patient. Insist on a surgeon who can achieve 20/20 or 20/25 vision 95% of the time. Be sure your surgeon does not travel from another county or state to perform your LASIK procedure. Continuity of care and surgeon availability after your LASIK procedure are essential elements for an excellent result.

6) DEDICATED LASER CENTER: Your chances of achieving excellent results from LASIK will be improved by having your procedure performed at a dedicated laser center built exclusively for your surgeon.

7) COMPUTERIZED TECHNOLOGY: One of the safest and most accurate methods of determining if you are an ideal candidate for LASIK is through the use of the Orb Scan, a state-of-the-art 3-Dimensional computerized corneal mapping device used during your pre and post-operative examinations. Make sure your surgeon utilizes this leading edge technology. For added safety, don’t have LASIK without it

.8) REPUTATION: Select a surgeon with an international reputation for his expertise in eye surgery...as well as a personal commitment to his local community. This unique combination in a surgeon will afford you the ideal LASIK experience both before & after your LASIK procedure.

9) PATIENT/DOCTOR TRUST: Vision is one of our most precious gifts, especially for ophthalmologists and eye doctors who depend on their eyes to care for yours. For optimal trust in your doctor, choose a LASIK surgeon who is known for performing LASIK on eye doctors and other physicians in your area.

10) COMMITMENT: The ultimate commitment by a LASIK surgeon is to have his own vision corrected through LASIK. By choosing such a surgeon, you’ll receive a truly unique level of compassion and understanding that can only be shared by a surgeon who has the procedure.