Is Your Doctor Qualified?
If you do decide to get Lasik surgery, it is important that you have a qualified doctor you feel confident in. Do not just look at the price of the surgery. Remember there are serious risks involved and one of the best ways of minimizing these risks is to have your eyes in professional care. I suggest you ask your regular eyecare practitioner, whether an ophthalmologist or an optometrist, for a referral for a reputable Lasik surgeon in your area. You can also visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology's website. Use the "Find and Eye MD" feature and make sure that you specify "refractive surgery" under "specialty." The Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance has also created a list of 50 tough questions to ask your doctor. 50 tough questions for your Lasik Doctor