Medical Malpractice

If you are considering LASIK eye surgery it is vital that you find a well qualified surgeon that you are comfortable working with. You need to be confident that they have the skills necessary to do a good job. You don't want to take unnecessary risk with your eyes. Make sure you do your own research as well when it comes to a LASIK surgeon.

Look for proof of their education as well as any complaints others have filed against them. You should feel comfortable to ask the surgeon how many procedures they have performed and any other questions you have. You can check with the American College of Surgeons for various facts about anyone you may be consulting with. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is another great place to find information.

There are plenty of options for finding a LASIK surgeon - you can ask other people who have had it done, look in the phone book, find information online, or come across ads in the newspaper. Make sure you take the time to schedule a free consultation with them before you pay for anything or commit to anything. If you aren't comfortable with the surgeon or you feel rushed to make a decision then go somewhere else for your services. You should get a minimum of two consultations before you make a decision.

Yet you need to know a great deal about them before you commit to working with them. Your eyes are simply too valuable to trust to just anyone. Make sure you know how many years the surgeon has been in the LASIK profession, not just a surgeon. You want to find out how skilled they are with the new equipment they have as well. Find out the statistics on the results of their patients. How many of them walk away with 20/40 vision or better? You want the answer to that to be around 90%. You should also ask how many walk away with 20/20 vision or better. This statistic should be around 50%.

Many surgeons understand why consumers are looking into this information. They are also willing to provide the names and contact information of very happy patients for you to visit with. You have to be careful though as they aren't going to refer you to anyone who has anything negative to say. If you find the surgeon has been sued for malpractice, has had their license suspended, or they have pending charges you may want to seek LASIK eye surgery elsewhere.

These questions may seem a bit tough, even rude, yet bear in mind that this line of questioning is par for the course in the medical field, even if rarely done. As well, it is categorically your RIGHT to ask such questions. Best of luck.