How To Pick A Lasik Surgeon

Learning How to Pick a LASIK Surgeon

Once you choose to pursue LASIK surgery or another laser correction surgery to correct your vision, you should take the time to select your ideal surgeon.  The Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ directory provides LASIK surgeons with proven expertise.

With guidance and support from a highly qualified vision correction surgeon, you can explore the procedure in detail and determine if you would like to move forward with this LASIK or another type of laser eye surgery. Your vision correction surgeon should be knowledgeable and take the necessary time to also make sure that you are a great candidate for LASIK and that you are comfortable with the procedure and risks. Below we provide additional assistance to help you navigate the eye surgeon selection process with ease.

Ask Around for Referrals

You can ask your friends and family members for their recommendations to start your search for a skilled LASIK surgeon.

When you receive recommendations, ask what exactly stood out about that provider. Inquire about their experiences and listen carefully to their experience. You can glean a lot of information about LASIK providers from the word of mouth recommendations you receive.

One of the benefits of choosing a surgeon from the Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ Directory is that nearly all of the surgeons featured at our site have performed LASIK and other vision correction surgery procedures on other doctors and medical professionals so you can choose with confidence a LASIK surgeon you find here.

Verify All Qualifications

You should always check the qualifications of any laser eye surgeon you are considering to ensure they hold the required licenses needed to operate in your area and to ensure that they have proven expertise to help you get the optimal results from your LASIK or another vision correction procedure.

We recommend you also Inquire into their education, training and professional experience to better understand your surgeon’s background.

Schedule Your Consultation Visit

Once you have your options narrowed down, you can schedule a consultation visit with each provider on your list. During the consultation, you will receive an exam to help determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery. You will also have a chance to meet with your eye surgeon and discuss their care philosophies and surgical approach. Make sure to ask about their positive patient experiences and any complications that could arise before you set your surgery date.

When you meet with a refractive surgeon for a consultation, you should also discuss the quality level of their operating rooms and clinic to see if those areas meet your standards. Check for online reviews if available) before moving forward to see if you can find any good or bad experiences to rely on in narrowing down your choices.

Find a Highly Qualified LASIK Surgeon 

You can achieve your LASIK surgery goals by taking the time to find a skilled and supportive eye surgeon.

Find a highly qualified LASIK surgeon through our Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ Directory.  Once you find a surgeon closest to you, please contact them directly by calling them or filling out their contact form from their website from the links we provide. 

All LASIK and cataract surgeons featured at Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ are screened to ensure you can find a surgeon who has proven expertise and one with professional accomplishments that have been recognized by their peers. To learn how we screen surgeons, please visit our discussion entitled “How are surgeons screened at Trusted LASIK Surgeons™”?

Most of the LASIK surgeons at featured in our Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ Directory are also expert cataract surgeons and many perform other refractive procedures, like the Kamra Inlay, which can help with reading problems, lens implant procedures, and corneal transplants.  Whatever your vision needs, Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ is here to help you find the best vision correction experts you can find.