How Can I Choose the Best LASIK Surgeon?

There are many ophthalmology centers that provide a various treatments for vision correction. It may seem easy to choose a surgeon for your Lasik or PRK procedure. A realistic but optimal outcome is the goal for anyone who is considering laser eye correction. The procedure is life changing. This is why the first step is to choose the best eye surgeon available.

In search of the best Lasik surgeon
The top factors to consider when you look for a qualified and capable refractive surgeon are:

Licensing - A surgeon’s credentials can be confirmed by a state licensing board. You can also check the National Practitioner Data Bank for a surgeon's credentials.
Board certification - An eye surgeon should be board certified and have a basic license to practice medicine. This means that the surgeon is certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties to practice in her or his specialty. The American Board of Ophthalmology requires certified eye surgeons to complete specific training and continuing educations according to their specialty.
American College of Surgeon's membership - The ACS includes all physicians that are board certified. Members of the ACS group uphold ethical standards of conduct and are dedicated to advancing in their field of surgery. The designation “FACS” that appears after the surgeons name confirms his/her membership in the ACS.
Advertisements - Pay attention to the offers that any specific clinic advertises. For example many of them attract attention by offering extremely low pricing. Also some advertisements can be more informative than others. Keep in mind that the “beautiful” advertisement or attractive price should not be a main criterion for choosing the surgeon.
Referrals - It is recommended that you get referrals from your personal physician, care practitioner, ophthalmologist, or optometrist because most likely they can suggest a Lasik surgeon with a good reputation and profession in your area. Also, if you have heard of a well-respected Lasik surgeon in another state, you can call his or her center and ask for recommendations for surgeons in your area.
Others resources – The American Academy of Ophthalmology website, http://www.aao.org, offers a search for surgeons. Use the “Find an Eye MD” feature and specify “refractive surgery” under “specialty”. With the “Find a surgeon” feature you can find a list of refractive and cataract surgeons.

Dr. William Boothe is one of the most reputable LASIK eye surgeons in the country. Call the Boothe Eye Care & Laser center to find answers to your questions. You can also visit the website to find more information regarding the different kinds of treatments that are offered as well as Dr. Boothe’s surgical experience.

At the Boothe Eye Care & Laser center you will be provided with the best treatment with modern technologies and state of the art equipment. You can expect that the refractive surgery will be performed on the professional level by an experienced surgeon. By choosing Dr. Boothe and his professional team, you are making the right choice.. He will thoroughly examine your eyes and determine which treatment is best suited for your individual needs!