Why Choose an Expert Featured in the Our Directories?

Trust.

While other surgeons may say they are the best, how you can you really trust that you’ve found the best surgeon for your vision correction needs?

Our Trusted LASIK Surgeons®  and Trusted Cataract Surgeons® directories only features expert surgeons who have been screened based on experience, professional accomplishments and premier patient care.

We believe you can trust with confidence the LASIK, cataract and refractive surgeons found here for your vision correction needs, since all surgeon featured in our directories of LASIK and cataract have proven professional accomplishments and experience recognized by their peers.

Why the Surgeons Featured Here Are Among the Most Trusted Vision Correction Experts You Can Find in the World

10 Reasons to Choose a Surgeons Featured in our Directories

1. Trusted for FDA Studies and as Certified Trainers By Manufacturers. Most of the refractive and cataract surgeons featured in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons® Directory and Trusted Cataract Surgeons® Directory  have been trusted by the manufacturers of lasers and other refractive surgery medical devices to serve as investigators in FDA studies for new medical devices or as certified trainers for lasers and other medical devices used in vision correction surgery. We estimate that the range of LASIK and cataract surgeons in the United States have participated in an FDA study as a principal or co-investigator is between 1% to 5%. 
    
2. Trusted by Medical Schools for Faculty Appointments and Manufacturers of Devices and Products Used to Improve Vision. Most of the surgeons featured in our directories have been trusted by the ophthalmology departments of medical schools at universities with faculty appointments to assist in the teaching and training of enrolled residents and fellows and/or have been certified by the manufacturers  of lasers, technologies. lens implants, instruments and devices used for laser vision correction, cataract surgery, and lens implants (IOLs).
    
3. Trusted For Research in the Field of Ophthalmology.  Nearly all of the surgeons featured on our web site have been actively involved in research on LASIK, cataract and other refractive surgeries as well as medications use in ophthalmology.  Consequently, these surgeons are trusted by major ophthalmology organizations such as the AAO and ASCRS to give presentations to their peers and are trusted by the top ophthalmology journals that publish their research article.
    
4. Trusted by Eye Professionals When Their Need LASIK, Refractive or Cataract Surgery. Nearly every surgeon featured in our directories has been trusted to perform laser vision, refractive and/or cataract surgery procedures by other eye surgeons, optometrists, opticians, and/or other vision care professionals as well as their families members.
    
5. Trusted When A Patient Has Severe Complications from a Surgery Performed by Another Doctor. Patients who had significant complications from a LASIK, cataract or another vision correction surgery that was first performed by another doctor often select an expert such as a surgeons featured in our directory to manage and treat these complications. Many of the surgeons featured in our directories have also been recognized and retained in for their expertise in case review and expert testimony concerning a refractive surgery procedure performed by another eye surgeon.
    
6. Complete Refractive Surgeons: More Than LASIK™. Most of the eye surgeons featured in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons® Directory offer not just LASIK, but cataract surgery and other refractive surgery procedures to provide patients with more complete vision correction care. To offer other refractive surgery procedures (like Lens Implants (IOLs), Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery, EVO-ICLs, Light Adjustable Lenses (LALs)), a surgeon must be certified by the manufacturer to perform a range of refractive surgery procedures, not just those involving lasers (like LASIK and PRK) but also those surgeries that take place inside the eye (such as lens implants). As previously noted, many of the surgeons found here at Trusted LASIK Surgeons® and Trusted LASIK Surgeons^TM  train other refractive surgeons in the use of medical devices used to perform LASIK and other vision correction procedures.
   
   In addition, nearly all of the surgeons featured on in our LASIK surgeons directory offer "all-laser" or bladeless LASIK procedures and have been certified by at least one laser manufacturer to perform “Custom” (or wavefront-based) laser eye surgery (including LASIKand PRK). The combination of all-laser and Wavefront-based procedures has been shown to increase the percentage of patients achieving 20/20 vision or better and to reduce the frequency of night vision complaints.
    
7. Experience. All of the surgeons who perform LASIK in our Trusted LASIK Surgeons® Directory have at least 10 years of experience in LASIK and laser vision correction surgery. Most of the surgeons featured in our Trusted Cataract Surgeons® Directory have over 10 years of experience in cataract surgery and lens implant surgical procedures. The LASIK and cataract surgeons featured here have typically performed thousands of vision correction procedures (and many have performed tens of thousands.
    
8. Best of Both Worlds. You can get the best of both worlds - a highly qualified surgeon with proven expertise at a price you can afford- when you choose a surgeon from our directory. We understand cost can be an issue when it comes to LASIK. No doubt you've seen or heard promises by LASIK surgeons who advertise LASIK at discounted rates or make great sounding guarantees. When it sounds too good to be true, there's usually a catch.
   
   To help you determine the true price of LASIK surgery and avoid the unpleasant surprise of additional fees that were not disclosed in an ad or call to a LASIK center, please visit our True Cost of LASIK Discussion and download our one-page True LASIK Price Consumer Checklist. These resources can help you determine the actual price charged with LASIK surgery which includes all of the latest technology that is often added to the initial price advertised or quoted by discount LASIK centers.
   
   We recommend calling and finding out exactly what the costs are before scheduling a consultation with any LASIK doctor.
    
9. Board Certified. All of the surgeons listed featured in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons® and Trusted Cataract Surgeons® directories have been certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, which is the oldest and most reputable certifying board for medical doctors specializing in ophthalmology.
    
10. Members of Nationwide Ophthalmology Organizations. All of the doctors listed in our directories are members of American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and nearly every surgeon is also a member of at least one other major refractive society. Most of the surgeons are active in numerous national, international, and local professional organizations. In our opinion, professional membership and activity demonstrate a proven commitment by a surgeon to provide the best care possible to patients.

Qualifications of Surgeons Featured at Trusted LASIK Surgeons®

We use 10 standards to qualify surgeons featured in our directories of LASIK and cataract surgeons.

In order to qualify for membership in our directory, a surgeon must typically meet at least 8 of the 10 qualifications. May surgeons featured in our directory have 9 and many of these experts surgeons meet and exceed all of the 10 standards we use to screen vision correction surgeons to be featured in our directories.

We estimate that fewer than 20% of all refractive surgeons in the United States (and worldwide) would meet even 6 of the qualifications we use in our screening process, and, consequently, would not even be eligible to be listed in our directories.

What's Next?

Take control of your vision today… in 3 simple steps.

1. Review. Review the profile of a surgeon featured in our Trusted LASIK Surgeons®  and Trusted Cataract Surgeons® directories.
2. Compare. Compare the qualifications of a surgeon you find here with other eye doctors you are considering.
3. Choose. Choose your expert vision correction surgeon from our directory with confidence.

Once you have located a surgeon you are interested in contacting from our directories of LASIK and cataract surgeons, we invite you to review the surgeon’s profile and compare their qualifications with other doctors you are considering.

When you meet with a surgeon listed in our directories , please tell the surgeon and their staff that you found them through us.  Thank you for considering Trusted LASIK Surgeons® and Trusted Cataract Surgeons®.

Is the Cost of LASIK an Issue?

Choosing an Expert LASIK Surgeon can be more affordable than you think. Please visit our Cost of LASIK Discussion and download our Consumer Checklist on the Price of LASIK from our complimentary Special LASIK Reports page of our website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 

Why Choose Trusted LASIK Surgeons® and Trusted Cataract Surgeons®?

Discover why patients trust our directories to find the best LASIK, cataract, and refractive surgeons across the United States. Our rigorous screening ensures only the most qualified, board-certified experts are featured.

Q: How does Trusted LASIK Surgeons® select its featured surgeons? Our surgeons are chosen through a strict, transparent screening process, ensuring only top-tier, board-certified ophthalmologists are listed. They must demonstrate extensive surgical experience and leadership in ophthalmology. Learn more on our Qualifications and Screening page.

Q: What makes Trusted LASIK Surgeons® and Trusted Cataract Surgeons® different from other directories? Unlike many directories that list surgeons based on payment, we only feature those who meet objective, rigorous criteria for expertise and patient safety. We prioritize trust and quality over revenue, helping you find the best surgeons.

Q: Do surgeons pay to be listed in your directories? Surgeons pay a fee to maintain their listing, but only after passing our comprehensive screening. This fee supports our platform while ensuring only highly qualified experts are featured—not just anyone who pays.

Q: How can I trust the expertise of surgeons in your directories? Every surgeon is board-certified with verified experience and a strong reputation in ophthalmology. We review their patient safety records and contributions to the field to ensure they’re true experts.

Q: What vision correction procedures do surgeons in our directories offer? Surgeon in the Trusted LASIK Surgeons and Trusted Cataract Surgeons Directories specialize in advanced procedures like LASIK, PRK, ASA, SMILE, EVO ICL, RLE/CLE, and laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), such as Light Adjustable Lenses (LALs).

Q: How do your directories help me choose the right surgeon? We provide detailed surgeon profiles with verified credentials and specialties, plus educational resources. This empowers you to make informed decisions about your vision care.

Q: How often are the directories updated? Our directories are periodically updated to reflect the latest surgeon credentials and expertise, ensuring you find current, top-qualified professionals.

Q: Why don’t you include patient reviews in your directories? We focus on objective, verifiable criteria to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. Our rigorous screening process includes board certification, surgical experience, peer recognition, and more. While patient reviews can be helpful, they can also be subjective and vary widely. By relying on measurable qualifications, we provide a consistent and trustworthy resource for patients seeking expert care. Additionally, our directories are continuously updated to reflect the latest credentials and achievements of the surgeons, ensuring you have access to the most current information.

Q: Where can I find surgeons in your directories? We feature expert surgeons across the U.S., with city-specific pages to connect you with the best LASIK, cataract, and refractive specialists near you.

Q: Why should I choose a surgeon from Trusted LASIK Surgeons® or Trusted Cataract Surgeons®? Our directories save you time and effort by connecting you with proven, highly skilled surgeons who prioritize patient safety and exceptional outcomes.

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Disclaimer: Please note that procedure and lens offerings, such as EVO ICL or LALs, differ among surgeons in our directories. While all surgeons will offer a variety of refractive surgery procedures, not all surgeons provide every procedure discussed on our website. We recommend contacting the surgeon directly to verify their current services and discuss what’s best for you.

The screening process and standards used by Trusted LASIK Surgeons® can be found at: 

Qualifications and Standards of Trusted LASIK Surgeons® and Trusted Cataract Surgeons® for Membership in Our Directory