How to Find a Good Eye Surgeon

LASIK is the most popular eye surgery (Credit: Eva)

Are you thinking of going in for LASIK? LASIK, which stands for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, is the most popular refractive surgery. If you’re planning on LASIK, the first step would be to find a good eye surgeon. Here is what you should be looking for.

Education: Look for a surgeon who has specialized in refractive eye surgery. Though all opthalmologists are considered as eye specialists, all of them aren’t qualified to carry out refractive surgery.

Experience: Find out about the surgeon’s experience. Look into the surgeon’s work history and find out how many patients he has treated successfully.

Equipment and Procedure: There are different types of procedures as well as equipment used for LASIK. It will be a good idea to find out if the surgeon you have chosen is up to date with all the latest technologies and procedures.

Price: Most eye surgery clinics will be competitive on price. You need to find a surgeon whom you can afford. A good way to find an eye surgeon is to shortlist a few surgeons based on your research and then book a consultation with each. Since it is important to have a good rapport with your surgeon, your final decision should lie with a surgeon whom you are comfortable with and who will offer you the best care in terms of pre- and post-surgery.