Vision Correction 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 Arena Eye Surgeons as your provider, but if you're shopping around, use this checklist to compare.

Has the surgeon been doing PRK and LASIK for many years?	Yes	No
Has the surgeon performed hundreds of LASIK procedures per year, and does he provide care for these patients himself before and after the procedure?	Yes	No
Does the surgeon dedicate much of his practice to the specialty of refractive surgery?	Yes	No
Is the surgeon corneal fellowship trained?	Yes	No
Has the surgeon been practicing in Columbus for many years?	Yes	No
Does the surgeon practice in Columbus full time?	Yes	No
Does the surgeon use a fully upgraded, state of the art laser on all patients?	Yes	No
Is the surgeon a certified LASIK teacher for United States doctors, and does he also teach medical students, residents, optometrists or other ophthalmologists?	Yes	No
Has the doctor or his family had LASIK?	Yes	No