What Matters Most when Picking a LASIK Center?
- Posted on: May 30 2019
After making the important decision to have LASIK, the next step is to find a LASIK center that will provide excellent care and help you achieve great results. With so many LASIK surgeons in NYC, there are ample options. To help guide your search, Dr. Gregory Pamel reveals what he feels matters most when picking a LASIK center.
Experience
Proper training and experience on the part of the surgeon are the most important criteria when picking a LASIK center. The surgeon should be a board-certified ophthalmologist that has performed thousands (or tens of thousands) of laser vision correction procedures. Also, it is ideal if the surgeon has additional fellowship training in corneal procedures, since the LASIK procedure reshapes the cornea.
Personality and Temperament
A surgeon can look great on paper, but it is also important that you feel comfortable with their personality and demeanor. During your consultation, pay attention to the surgeon’s demeanor and communication. Do they take the time to adequately answer your questions, or do you feel rushed? Do they take your concerns seriously, or do you feel awkward asking about surgical details? You want to find a surgeon that makes you feel like you are a priority.
Managing Your Expectations
A trustworthy LASIK surgeon will be upfront about what LASIK can accomplish and what to expect. If a surgeon or LASIK center overpromises or promises perfection without discussing the risks or potential complications, you should proceed with caution.
Also, good LASIK surgeons are selective, screening out candidates that do not qualify for treatment because of thin corneas, health conditions or other factors. If you are told you are not a good candidate for LASIK, your surgeon should explain alternative options to you.
Technology
Modern LASIK technology can make the procedure safer, more comfortable and customized to your individual vision needs. You should look for a practice that performs bladeless LASIK and offers leading-edge technology like wavefront-guided LASIK or topography-guided laser vision correction, which tailors treatment to the unique imperfections of your eye’s anatomy.
Meet Dr. Gregory Pamel
Dr. Pamel is a fellowship-trained LASIK surgeon who has performed tens of thousands of procedures over the course of his career. He has been at the forefront of laser vision correction technology for many years and offers the safest and most effective laser technology available today.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Pamel to discuss whether LASIK surgery is right for you, please contact Pamel Vision and Laser Group today.
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