LASIK Eye Center of Silicon Valley - Dr. Gary Kawesch

Ophthalmology is a field of medicine that specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and disorders of the eye. Ophthalmologists are doctors trained to provide total eye care such as routine eye examinations, the treatment of diseases and disorders of the eye and to perform complicated and precise surgeries of the eye.

Choosing an ophthalmologist requires just a few inquiries on your part. An excellent way to start your search is by asking friends and associates about their choice of ophthalmologists. Your local hospital also has a list of physician referrals that you can access. If you compare these recommendations, after researching the physician's credentials and special areas of interest you will be able to make an informed decision on your choice.

Some areas of concern you should address in choosing an ophthalmologist are whether they have an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school, whether they have completed additional training, and are Board Certified and licensed in the state in which you reside.

Additional concerns to be addressed are whether they work with your insurance company, and have admitting privileges at your hospital of choice. Is the ophthalmologist's office conveniently located with office hours to suit your needs and does the office have an after hour's or emergency policy you agree with?

Choosing the right ophthalmologist for you is worth some time and effort on your part to provide you with the care and treatment you want for your precious eyes.

Please contact Dr. Gary Kawesch of the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today to learn more about what services are available to you to prevent and treat disorders and diseases of the eye and do all you can to maintain your eye health. Dr. Kawesch serves patients in the San Jose, Oakland and San Francisco areas of California.