Vision Correction Provider Checklist
The decision to have laser or surgical vision correction is an important one that you should make carefully, not quickly. Choose a practice that focuses on safety, diagnostic technology, post-operative follow-up. Obviously, the experience of the surgeon is extremely important as well. We hope you will choose Kantor Eye Institute & Laser Center as your provider, but if you're shopping around, use this checklist to compare.
| Does the surgeon perform at least 200 vision procedures per year? |
Yes |
No |
| Does the surgeon use FDA-approved customized lasers, such as the VISX Star S4? |
Yes |
No |
| Does the center use wavefront analysis, such as to take measurements of the eye pre-operatively and post-operatively? |
Yes |
No |
| Does the center measure the size of the patient's pupils in order to ensure the appropriate treatment zone is used to avoid post-operative side effects? |
Yes |
No |
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Does the practice test for dry eye before the procedure? |
Yes |
No |
| Are the assistants well trained and have they been working together for a long time? |
Yes |
No |
| Does the surgeon use his own laser? |
Yes |
No |
| Does the center take the time to explain complex issues such as monovision and presbyopia and how they will affect your vision after age 40? |
Yes |
No |
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