| 1 |
Read
everything you can find about vision-correction surgery. |
| 2 |
Talk to the
doctor who provides your eye care to see if you are a candidate, and ask the doctor to
recommend a surgeon. |
| 3 |
Gather
additional recommendations from people who have had the surgery done. |
| 4 |
Attend
laser surgery seminars and watch a live or videotaped procedure. |
| 5 |
Find a surgeon
interested in your individual needs. Ask about the number of laser operations performed
and the success rate. |
| 6 |
Make sure
you have realistic expectations about the outcome. If you’re over 40, you may still
need reading glasses. |
| 7 |
Ask about
risks and alternative treatments. |
| 8 |
Check to
see if your insurance or flexible-benefit plan covers elective eye surgery. Ask about
discounts and consider payment options. |
| 9 |
If you wear hard or
gas-permeable contact lenses, plan to stay out of them for several weeks or months before
surgery. |
| 10 |
Don’t forget
follow-up care: Make sure such care is part of the surgeon’s fee, or consider whom
else you might want to provide the care and figure in any additional costs. |
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DATA: Virginia
Business |
