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Although it is clear by now that LASIK surgery is a safe procedure with minimal complications, at the same time, we also realize that eyes are one of the vital organs of our body. Things that go wrong in handling their surgery can significantly affect one's life quality. Therefore, you must choose the safest and most competent surgical hands for this vital surgery.
Qualities in a surgeon to consider are experience, good credentials, and readiness to cooperate with a patient to resolve any probable problems occurring after the procedure. In my case, I visited two surgeons to evaluate if I was a good candidate for lasik surgery chicago.
What to Look at When Selecting the Best LASIK Surgery in Chicago
Here are a few tips that would help you in finding the surgeon for your LASIK surgery In Chicago:
Licensing. The Chicago State has a licensing board, which validate the surgeon's credentials. Surgeon’s credentials can also be checked through the National Practitioner Data Bank.
Board certification. Beyond basic license for practicing medicine, board certification such as The American Board of Ophthalmology requires board-certified physicians to complete specific training and continuing education related to the specialty. American College of Surgeons (ACS) membership gives membership only to board certifies professionals and ensures that all members maintain ethical standards of conduct and practice.
Advertisements. You may go through the advertisements in newspapers, radio, TV, or the Internet, for many refractive surgery centers, for information regarding their services and surgeons on board. Just be cautious that you don't make your decision based on the cost quoted in the ads, as the quality of the procedure is more important than saving money.
Referrals. You may ask your regular eye doctor, optometrist or ophthalmologist to refer you to a surgeon with good repute in the area. If, by any chance, you know a good LASIK surgeon in any other state, inquire from him/her about the reputable LASIK surgeon in your area.
Other resources; The American Academy of Ophthalmology's website at www.aao.org can provide you a list of refractive eye surgeons through the "Find an Eye MD" feature. The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) also provides an online membership list and "Find a Surgeon" feature.
You might also do your research through yellow pages and refractive surgery centers in your vicinity to find answers to your queries. The refractive surgery centers usually maintain websites that explain their services, specialties, and doctors' credentials.
Final Thought
One paramount aspect of deciding to go for LASIK surgery or not is its cost. With elective surgeries such as LASIK, it is hard to find solid price information online; prices differ greatly from one center to another depending on the surgeon's technology, how much vision correction is needed, and how complex your procedure is, and other factors.
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