Questions To Ask Your Surgeon
When you are deciding which Chicago LASIK surgeon to choose, make sure that you have prepared questions to ask of them. These are some of the questions that should be answered during the time of your consultation.
- How long have you been performing refractive surgery procedures?
- How many total LASIK procedures have you done?
- Will you (the doctor) be performing my pre-operative and follow-up examinations?
- Have you participated in research activities, lecturing, or writing?
- Have you ever participated in an FDA clinical trial?
- What type of laser do you use? Is your laser FDA-approved?
- What type of LASIK technology do you offer?
- What percent of your LASIK patients have achieved 20/40 vision or better? What percentage achieved 20/20 or better?
- What percentage of patients who see you for a LASIK consultation do you deem "not suitable" for treatment?
- Are patient testimonials available or can I speak to past patients?
- Do you perform the laser surgery on-site or at an off-site location?
- How much is the initial consultation?
- How much does LASIK cost?
- Does your LASIK price include follow-ups? If so, for how long?
- Does the cost include enhancements if necessary? If not, what is the charge for enhancements?
- Do you have financing for LASIK? If so, what are the terms?
- Will I need reading glasses after LASIK?
- What are the risks associated with laser eye surgery?