Lasik eye surgery questions -the top 10 you should ask

 And, of course, you need to actually ask those questions.   Don't be overawed by the technology and expertise you willl encounter in the doctor or surgeon's office.

The list is important for two reasons.

• One, you need to satisfy yourself that you are taking the right decision.
• Two, most doctors will confirm that their best patients are well-informed ones, who also are realistic about the outcomes they can expect.

A good Lasik doctor or eye clinic will insist on at least one initial discussion, with a careful examination and a discussion of your health history.   Have the discusssion before deciding whether or not lasik vision correction surgery is right for you.

If the answer is yes, make sure you ask your own lasik eye surgery questions.   There are benefits as well as risks involved in any lasik procedure. Most people do have positive outcomes after the surgery, but some do not. (See the items on possible complications in the section headed Lasik Complications)

Here then is a starter list of questions you should ask - and think about.

1 Are you a good Lasik surgery candidate?
Your doctor has a number of factors to consider before deciding whether or not you are a good candidate for lasik vision correction. If your doctor says "No", think very, very carefully before going against this advice.  There is a much higher level of complications among those people who are not good candidates but still decide to go ahead with lasik surgery.

2 How long to recovery?
Answers to this question will vary from doctor to doctor, because each has different rules about recovery time. Your age (older people heal more slowly) and the degree of surgical intervention required will affect your recovery time.  A practical outcome is that you might need to take more time off work.

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