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 Dr.Yankelove as your provider, but if you're shopping around, use this checklist to compare.

Has the surgeon performed at least 1,000 vision procedures?	Yes	No
Is the surgeon board certified and specifically credentialled in lasik?	Yes	No
Does the surgeon use FDA-approved customized lasers, such as the VISX Star 4 Custom Vue Excimer laser?	Yes	No
Is your wave scan, pupil size, corneal thickness, and topography measured before you are deemed to be an appropriate canidate for treatment?	Yes	No
Have you discussed your provider's enhancement rate and policy? (too high a rate might suggest inexperience, too low, a potential unwilligness to treat)	Yes	No
Does your surgeon personally provide post operative follow up?	Yes	No
Does your surgeon offer non-laser methods such as ReStor lens implantations, if it best suits your needs? (many eye conditions require treatments in addition to laser for best results)	Yes	No
Is the laser suite in the office? (seperate location centers are more often used by surgeons with less volume or committment, and are not readily available for your inspection)	Yes	No
Does the center sterilize all the instruments for each patient and calibrate the laser for each use?	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