Good questions when:

Choosing a Lasik Surgeon

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• Are you certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology?
• How long have you been performing refractive surgery?
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• You should look for a surgeon that has more than three years experience.

• How many refractive procedures have you performed?
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• Look for someone who has done at least 500 of these surgeries with 250 of them in the last year. You want to measure both experience and recent experience so that they are up on the latest advances and techniques.

• What percentage of your patients receives 20/40 vision or better?
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• The national average is about 90%. If they boast a higher than 95% average ask for proof. \012What percentage of your patients receives 20/20 vision or better?\012The national average is about 65%. If they boast higher than 75%, ask for proof. \012

• Have you ever been denied malpractice insurance?
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• The only answer is NO. Denial of malpractice insurance is an indication that the insurance company had reason to be concerned about their skill.

• What makes a good candidate for Lasik surgery?
• What risks and complications are involved with the Lasik procedure?
• What can I expect after surgery?
• How much does the Lasik procedure cost?
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• What is included in that quote?\012Are there any additional costs?\012Do you offer payment plans or financing?

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