How Do You Choose a LASIK Doctor?

    CHICAGO, IL, November 15, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Choosing a LASIK eye surgeon is a decision that will last you a lifetime. The results from your LASIK surgery will last forever, so it is an investment in your future that will continue to give back to you for a long time to come. Choosing a LASIK surgeon is sometimes not as difficult as choosing a doctor for a more serious operation, but the results from a bad decision can potentially have just as devastating an effect on you life.

What to Look for in a LASIK Surgeon
Many people want the benefits of LASIK surgery, but have no idea where to start when it comes to what questions to ask to find the best surgeon for them. Here are a few things to make sure of when choosing a LASIK surgeon:

- Education: Check to see which medical school your doctor graduated from and if he/she continues to receive training in the latest LASIK eye surgery techniques and equipment.
- Licensing: You can check your doctor's credentials on state licensing boards as well as going through the National Practitioners Data Bank to find out more about your doctor.
- Advertisements: An advertisement can be an excellent introduction to a LASIK surgeon's practice. Advertisements will sometimes give you information on the surgeon, but it is better to do your own research to find out which surgeon is right for you.
- Board Certification: Ask your doctor if he is board certified beyond having the basic requirements to practice medicine. The American Board of Ophthalmology holds its members to a very high standard and requires them to have the latest training in their specialty.
- Referrals: Does the surgeon you are considering have a list of names of former and current patients you can contact for a personal referral? Also check to see if your surgeon has testimonials from former patients.
- Technology: There is only so much that even the most talented surgeon can accomplish without the right technology. Make sure that your doctor has invested in the latest technology. This can have a dramatic effect on the final outcome of your LASIK procedure.
- Cost: Most LASIK surgeons will try to make the procedure as affordable as they can to make it more accessible to their patients. However, the on-going training and investments in new technology require most qualified surgeons to charge a higher rate than those who would use older methods and equipment.

If you are looking for a LASIK eye surgeon in the Chicago or Arlington Heights, Illinois are, please visit the website of the Doctors for Visual Freedom to see if they have the right combination of skills, technology and pricing for you.

Website: http://www.doctorsforvisualfreedom.com

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