Questions to Ask Your Eye Surgeon

San Francisco, Bay Area & San Jose, California

When preparing to meet a prospective eye surgeon for a procedure like LASIK, you may want to plan some questions to ask. Ask about the doctor's experience and training, and you may want to find out more about the facility and services offered.

At the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley, our eye surgeons are committed to addressing your concerns and answering your questions. Our eye surgeons provide experienced care for patients in San Francisco, San Jose and the surrounding California areas.

Questions about your Eye Surgeon's Practice

In addition to learning about the surgeon and his or her qualifications, you may want to ask about the surgical facility and the services offered there. Examples of questions include:

• What surgical eye procedures do you offer?
• Do you offer Wavefront technology and custom LASIK?
• Do you perform surgical eye procedures routinely?
• Does your practice have a mission statement or philosophy of care?

Ensuring the surgical facility includes state-of-the-art equipment and services that meet your needs is an important part of choosing an eye surgeon.

Questions about your Eye Surgeon's Credentials

Part of choosing an eye surgeon is learning about the surgeon's qualifications. Ask some basic questions concerning credentials, including:

• Are you board certified? In what specialty?
• Are you licensed by the state?
• How long have you been practicing?
• Do you have any professional affiliations?

A good eye surgeon will be eager to answer all of your questions about past experience and education.

Questions about Surgical Eye Procedures

As part of a consultation, you should ask many questions about the specific procedure you are interested in or the specific vision problem for which you are seeking treatment. These questions should include:

• Am I a good candidate for this eye surgery?
• How often do you perform this procedure?
• Are there alternative eye surgeries or treatments I should consider?
• What are the risks associated with this procedure?
• What follow-up care do you offer in the event of a complication?

The ophthalmologists at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley are dedicated to finding the vision solution that works best for you. Your eye care is your decision, and we are available to provide all the information you need to make decisions about your visual health. 

To learn more about the experienced eye surgeons providing care for patients in San Francisco and the surrounding California areas, please contact the vision-care staff at the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley to schedule a consultation.

1.800.725.0740