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.
Today we lay more emphasis on the how to pick a good LASIK 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 not 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.