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What Questions Should I Ask Before Laser Eye Surgery?

What Questions Should I Ask Before Laser Eye Surgery?

As with any surgery, it’s important to ask the right questions prior to undergoing laser eye surgery to ensure you have complete peace of mind. When comparing laser eye companies, you may be unsure what questions to ask in order to find out which company is the right one for you. Here are some of the most important questions to ask at your consultation regarding your surgeon, procedure and aftercare.

Your surgeon

At your consultation, you will meet with your surgeon who will be providing you with end to end care. Your initial consultation will allow you the opportunity to ask any of the following questions:

  • What is your success rate for this procedure for my eye?
  • What is your posterior capsular rupture rate?
  • Are you a member of the Royal College of Surgeons/Ophthalmologists or equivalent?
  • Are you on the General Medical Council’s Register? (ALL Doctors MUST be on this register)
  • How long have you been performing the procedure?
  • Do you have a specialist Fellowship training in corneal surgery?
  • Do you have a specialist Fellowship sub-specialty training in refractive (laser eye) surgery?
  • Do you have the Royal College accreditation in laser surgery?
  • Will you be involved in my aftercare?

Your laser eye surgery procedure

After establishing a rapport with your surgeon, it’s important to inform yourself about the procedure you’ll be having. Some questions you may want to ask include:

  • Will you conduct all pre-operative tests?
  • How long will the procedure take?
  • How long has the procedure and particular technique been established? Is it a new technique?
  • Realistically, what is my prescription likely to be after surgery?
  • What are the chances of a complication?
  • If a complication does arise what are the long term implications for me?
  • How long will it take to recover from surgery?
  • Do you use state-of-the-art technology in the procedure? 
  • How will you address complications?
  • When can I start driving again?
  • When can I return to work?

Your aftercare

A key aspect of aftercare is the level of aftercare the clinic is prepared to give. As a guide, ask them how much care they give after:

  • 1 day of surgery
  • 1-3 weeks after surgery
  • 6 weeks after surgery
  • 3 months after surgery
  • 1 year after surgery

Before leaving your consultation, be sure to also find out how much access you will have to your surgeon, as you may have further questions or need to provide updates.

 

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fred chow
fred chow
2023-11-24
Mr Tappin, top consultant and trusted surgeon for your cataract!
Jason Green
Jason Green
2023-09-06
Professional competent advice and absolutely no pressure to make a decision. I could not have predicted how much this procedure has changed my life in such a positive way. Thank you team.
Lelita Baldock
Lelita Baldock
2023-07-25
Dr Tappin and the team at LaserVision were amazing. I underwent Lasik corrective surgery and the process could not have been smoother. I was guided through the process with care and professionalism throughout. My results have been outstanding. I could not have asked for more from the team at LaserVision and I am truly grateful for my new vision.
Robert & Gia Anderson
Robert & Gia Anderson
2023-06-08
Utterly professional and caring from start to finish. I was quite nervous about having laser but am so pleased with the results. There has always been someone to advise and support every step of the way and patient care and well being really is the priority here. Thank you for looking after me and my eyes so well.
NewestToad
NewestToad
2023-04-24
Really excellent level of care from Mr. Rakesh - great communication, excellent standard of care, no complaints whatsoever, top notch service!
Christina Cook
Christina Cook
2023-04-17
Mr Tappin and his team are very professional and efficient. The whole experience from beginning to end was done with ease. I highly recommend.
Amanda Thorsen
Amanda Thorsen
2023-03-10
Dr Jayaswal has been amazing and changed my life. He made me feel so comfortable and relaxed in his care at the first meet, to remembering me with a personalised greeting, calmly explaining the procedure and reassuring me all the way through the surgery. I couldn’t recommend him enough for Lasik eye surgery - I now have perfect vision, a real dream come true! Thank you so much!
Nikki Blake
Nikki Blake
2023-02-02
Fantastic process from beginning to end - professional yet incredibly personable. The professional team, especially Mr Tappin, made me feel at ease throughout and the surgery was a great success.
April Dansie
April Dansie
2022-12-22
I had lens replacement surgery. After being both short sighted and long sighted for decades I can now see near and far without glasses or contact lens. It really is amazing. The care was great and so far the recovery has been easy.
George Judge
George Judge
2022-11-03
Amazing service from start to finish, I had LASIK surgery in August this year after years of consideration I finally took the plunge and went for the surgery with Mr Tappin. Mr Mike Tappin and his team were brilliant from the consultation right through to the surgery and aftercare. Mr Tappin and his team were very reassuring throughout the surgery and put me at ease every step of the way. If you are thinking about having laser eye treatment or at the start of your journey with it, I would highly recommend seeing Mr Tappin and his team!
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