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Simple Guidelines
- Ensure that you
are a suitable candidate.
- Undergo a
complete ocular examination including:
- Measurement of
corneal thickness
- Measurement of
pupil size in dim light using a specialized instrument (pupilometer),
which can "see in the dark"
- 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.
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