You’ve decided that you want to have Lasik and are looking for a good Lasik surgeon. What you need to ensure is that you choose a surgeon who is reliable and knows the procedure very well. Choosing a Lasik surgeon requires a lot of research and persistence.

There are a few things you need to check before you decide on a surgeon.

Experience: The Lasik surgeon you choose should be experienced and thorough with the Lasik procedure. A surgeon should have at least 3-5 years of experience and should have done about 5000 Lasik surgeries. His level of skill matters a lot too. A lot of times skill goes hand in hand with the amount of experience someone has. You may want to speak to some of the patients of this surgeon.

Technology: Lasik technology is dynamic and is constantly evolving. So make sure that the surgeon has all the latest equipment, like Intralase and Wavefront, and is an expert in performing Lasik surgery with these technologies. If a surgeon is not familiar with the latest technology, it’s better to find another surgeon.

Staff: You may not think that a surgeon’s staff is going to make a big difference to the surgery, but you may be wrong on this count. The staff can make a big difference. A good staff will look after you well and ensure that you are comfortable. If you’re opting to have Lasik, you will definitely want to be taken care of as long as you’re in the hospital, pre- and post- surgery.