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Vision Correction Provider Checklist

The decision to have laser or surgical vision correction is an important one that you should make carefully, not quickly. Choose a practice that focuses on safety, diagnostic technology, post-operative follow-up. Obviously, the experience of the surgeon is extremely important as well. We hope you will choose Carey Vision Medical Group as your provider, but if you're shopping around, use this checklist to compare.

Does the surgeon have at least 5 years experience performing laser vision correction?	Yes	No
Does the surgeon use an Intralase™ laser to perform Intralasik?	Yes	No
Does the surgeon use FDA-approved customized lasers, such as VisxS4 with Wavefront technology?	Yes	No
Does the center us Wavefront analysis to take measurements of the eye pre-operatively?	Yes	No
Does the center have access to laser and non-laser technologies to allow the surgeon to choose the best treatment method for each patient?	Yes	No
Does the center measure the size of the patient's pupils in order to ensure the appropriate treatment zone is used to avoid post-operative side effects?	Yes	No
Does the surgeon follow patients himself or herself on all pre and post-operative visits?	Yes	No
Does the surgeon use powderless gloves?	Yes	No
Does the center sterilize all the instruments for before each case?	Yes	No
Does the center take the time to explain complex issues such as monovision and presbyopia and how they will affect your vision after age 40?	Yes	No