LASIK/PRK surgeons are advertising on every corner. You see them on television, you read their ad in the paper, and you hear them on the radio. Don't put all your trust in advertising, though. Remember that advertisements are written by people who want you to think their doctor is the one and only choice for LASIK/PRK surgery. Many of the best LASIK/PRK surgeons in Denver, the ones that I would trust to do my own LASIK/PRK surgery, don't even do much advertising. They don't have to. They get their business from word of mouth. This is, in my opinion, the best way to choose a LASIK/PRK surgeon. Ask your friends, family, and coworkers who did their own LASIK/PRK surgery. Keep asking until you get a good collection of names. See if any names come up more than once. Ask your friends about their overall LASIK/PRK experience. Some key things to ask them:
- Was their doctor both professional and personable?
- Did they like the office staff?
- Did they feel like they were treated as an individual?
- Was their anything unexpected that occurred during their surgery, or had it all been explained?
- Did they have the outcome that their doctor predicted for them?
- Was their any part of the process that made them uncomfortable?
- If so, how did the doctor and his/her staff address this?
- Would they recommend this doctor to others? to their own children or parents?
A patient who has had an outstanding experience is a very good indicator of a great LASIK/PRK surgeon. Keep note of all of the good and bad things your friends and family have told you about the doctor and then see if you agree when you arrive for your consultation. Next time, I'll talk about what to expect and look for in a LASIK/PRK consultation.
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