Simple Guidelines

• Ensure that you are a suitable candidate.
• Undergo a complete ocular examination including:

1. Measurement of corneal thickness
2. Measurement of pupil size in dim light using a specialized instrument (pupilometer), which can "see in the dark"
3. Measurement of corneal contours (corneal topography).

• Know your pupil size in dim light.  Individuals with pupil sizes larger than 7mm in dim light are more likely to experience glare, halo and starburst problems when driving at night.
• Select an experienced, skilled surgeon with a good "track record".
• Select a surgeon who places the interests of his/her patients first.  A surgeon who claims that every patient is a suitable candidate and rejects few is not placing the interests of his patients first.
• Select a surgeon who you feel comfortable with and who is prepared to answer all of your questions.
• Ideally, your surgeon should be doing your consultation, your procedure and all of your follow-up care.
• Visit more than one laser surgeon.
• The issue of price:  Charging top dollar for a procedure does not necessarily mean accurate screening of potential candidates nor does it ensure a problem-free result. Discount pricing goes hand-in-hand with the need for higher surgical volumes and very low rejection rates, thereby increasing the chances of poor patient selection.