Gailey Eye Clinic

Since LASIK has been so successful in giving people 20/20 vision or close to it, there are many eye doctors now qualified to offer LASIK. That means that you have many to choose from if you would like to learn more about LASIK and perhaps go ahead with it.

The most important thing to check is the eye surgeon’s training and experience. Most eye surgeons have a website and there will be a page giving the surgeon’s qualifications, professional memberships, local hospital affiliations, awards, and so on. Read these pages because you want to choose a LASIK surgeon who is up to date in his ideas, techniques, and technology. Make sure your surgeon is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

When you go for your consultations with the eye surgeons on your short list, take a list of questions with you. Don’t be shy about asking them. Examples are:
• Has your license ever been suspended? (Move on if it has)
• Can I speak to some of your previous LASIK patients? (A reputable LASIK surgeon will have several names and phone numbers to give you)
• Do you offer Custom LASIK? (If not, move on)
• How many LASIK surgeries have you performed? (Expect at least 500)

When you are at each surgeon’s facility for your consultation, look around discreetly to notice the staff. Do they seem to get along well? Is the office quiet and well-organized? Do staff members seem to be confident about their work and content to be there? You would want to choose an eye surgeon who runs his practice well and who has time to talk with you.

At the Gailey Eye Clinic we are always happy to schedule a personal consultation for new patients. If you would like to arrange one for yourself, please call or email our LASIK surgeons today. We have nine locations and will be glad to meet with you.