| is referred to the surgery performed on the | | | | get more information on a particular surgeon. |
| human eye to reshape the cornea, which | | | | Also you should select a surgeon who is well |
| eventually produces clearer vision and also | | | | versed with the latest techniques and procedures |
| reduces the person’s needs to wear | | | | and keeps himself up to date of all the new |
| spectacles or contact lenses. The short form of | | | | information that is available in medical journals and |
| LASIK is Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. | | | | bulletins. Ask the surgeon since how many years |
| LASIK involves the use of a laser which is | | | | he is being practicing LASIK surgery. Ask him only |
| directed on the cornea of the eye to correct | | | | about LASIK and not other eye related surgeries. |
| vision problems in a human being. LASIK is used | | | | A good surgeon should be performing refractive |
| to correct eye problems like myopia and | | | | surgery for a minimum of 3 years and also he |
| astigmatism. The laser works on the eye by | | | | should have performed more than 500 surgeries |
| removing an exact amount of tissue from the | | | | at least. |
| cornea to restore clear vision in the patient. | | | | Before going in for a surgery, it is necessary to |
| Today LASIK includes the use of new wave front | | | | make an appointment of consultation with the |
| guided technology in the custom LASIK system | | | | surgeon that you have finally selected. A good |
| which provides better results than before. | | | | surgeon will conduct a thorough test on your |
| Today we lay more emphasis on the how to pick | | | | eyes and then suggest the best procedure for |
| a good LASIK surgeon. Though LASIK is not as | | | | you. He will explain to you the process in detail |
| difficult as other eye operations, care should be | | | | and also tell you the benefits after the surgery. |
| taken to see that it is being carried out by a | | | | The surgeon may tell you to follow some |
| professional doctor, as the eye is one of the | | | | pre-operation procedures like applying eye drops |
| most delicate organs of the human body. After all, | | | | some days before the operation. A good surgeon |
| the entire human eye is the most precious sense | | | | will always make you feel at ease before the |
| of the human body. You may find many | | | | operation, during the operation and after the |
| advertisements in the newspapers offering LASIK | | | | operation. After consultation it is not necessary |
| surgery at affordable costs. You should always | | | | that you go for the surgeon. In case you are not |
| remember not to approach a particular surgeon | | | | comfortable with the surgeon then you can take |
| just because he is offering his services at lower | | | | a second opinion. |
| costs. In fact the cost of the surgery should be | | | | Also it is prudent to go for a surgeon who treats |
| the last thing on your mind. Do not assume too | | | | you like a friend and instills some confidence in |
| much from advertising and make your own | | | | you. He should be able to provide you a personal |
| conclusions. Find out more about the reputation of | | | | touch and should work hard to address your |
| the doctor or the institute from other sources like | | | | concerns and clear your doubts. A |
| the consumer bureau or your friends or relatives. | | | | surgeon’s responsibility does not get over |
| Find out if the surgeon is associated with any | | | | once the surgery is performed. He should check |
| reputable medical center or a medical hospital. You | | | | your eyes a week after your surgery and then |
| can also ask your ophthalmologist to recommend | | | | recommend treatment procedures if any. In short |
| good surgeons for LASIK. You can visit websites | | | | he should be available whenever he is needed for |
| like the American Academy of Ophthalmology to | | | | anything even after the surgery. |