MamasHealth.com Home Eye Health After Lasik surgery Before Lasik surgery During Lasik surgery Lasik checklist Lasik doctors Lasik risks Lasik surgery Links Email Mama How to use eye cosmetics safely Dogs for the Blind Sunglasses	Finding the Right Doctor for LASIK Surgery If you are considering LASIK surgery, make sure you: Compare. The levels of risk and benefit vary slightly not only from procedure to procedure, but from device to device depending on the manufacturer, and from surgeon to surgeon depending on their level of experience with a particular procedure. Don't base your decision simply on cost and don't settle for the first eye center, doctor, or procedure you investigate. Remember that the decisions you make about your eyes and refractive surgery will affect you for the rest of your life. Be wary of eye centers that advertise, "20/20 vision or your money back" or "package deals." There are never any guarantees in medicine. Read. It is important for you to read the patient handbook provided to your doctor by the manufacturer of the device used to perform the refractive procedure. Your doctor should provide you with this handbook and be willing to discuss his/her outcomes (successes as well as complications) compared to the results of studies outlined in the handbook. Even the best screened patients under the care of most skilled surgeons can experience serious complications. During surgery. Malfunction of a device or other error, such as cutting a flap of cornea through and through instead of making a hinge during LASIK surgery, may lead to discontinuation of the procedure or irreversible damage to the eye. After surgery. Some complications, such as migration of the flap, inflammation or infection, may require another procedure and/or intensive treatment with drops. Even with aggressive therapy, such complications may lead to temporary loss of vision or even irreversible blindness. Under the care of an experienced doctor, carefully screened candidates with reasonable expectations and a clear understanding of the risks and alternatives are likely to be happy with the results of their refractive procedure. LASIK Advertising Be cautious about "slick" advertising and/or deals that sound "too good to be true." Remember, they usually are. There is a lot of competition resulting in a great deal of advertising and bidding for your business. Do your homework. If you want to know more about advertising ethics, do's and don'ts, or want to report on false advertising, explore the following websites: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-ads.htm http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-health.htm	Your product featured on MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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