How to Choose a Lasik Surgeon
Seattle, Washington
Of all the five senses, vision may be considered the most precious to many of us. So when sight becomes weakened or disrupted due to age, disease or other factors, many people consider LASIK laser vision correction to regain clearer, sharper vision.
Although LASIK is a popular option, not everyone qualifies for this procedure. Many other laser vision correction procedures are available. Before it can be determined which procedure is right for you, a thorough visual examination by a qualified LASIK surgeon like Dr. Kent Leavitt must be performed to ensure your eyes are healthy. Sometimes, this examination will uncover unknown vision issues, such as cataracts or glaucoma that require treatment before vision correction can be performed.
Choose Your LASIK Surgeon Wisely
It is very important to choose wisely when selecting your LASIK surgeon. This is not the time to make your decision based solely on cost. Some LASIK surgeons advertise cost reductions, specials and discounts that may seem attractive, but cost is the least important factor. After all, the surgeon will be operating on your eyes, and you cannot put a price on the importance of clear, healthy vision. As well, many reputable LASIK surgeons offer affordable financing so that cost is never an issue.
The location of the surgeon’s office may seem important, but again, this is only a slight consideration when considering the big picture.
When making your choice of the best LASIK surgeon, the most important considerations are:
- Excellent reputation
- Years of training
- Verified experience
- Proven results
- Enhancement rates (A retreatment rate of less than 10% is excellent)
- Your comfort with the doctor’s personality
- Advanced technology
Relying on these factors ensures the very best outcome, and provides the confidence necessary to move forward with your vision correction surgery knowing you are in the best hands. At Bellevue Lasik and Cornea in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Leavitt offers these benefits and so much more.
Top LASIK surgeons like Dr. Leavitt have met specific criteria, including:
- Featuring LASIK as a major practice area
- Personally being involved in your LASIK procedure, performing the preoperative examination, the surgery and monitoring your progress post-surgery
- Having performed more than 1000 LASIK procedures successfully
- Taking the time to thoroughly explain your procedure and its potential risks and complications, and answering your questions completely
- Offering a variety of financing options so you do not base your decision on price alone
- Avoiding aggressive advertising of discounted prices simply to attract clients
If you are ready to consider LASIK vision correction, Dr. Leavitt offers a private, no-cost initial consultation to thoroughly evaluate your vision for LASIK candidacy using the most progressive diagnostics. Your consultation is an opportunity to ask Dr. Leavitt about his qualifications, experience and training to determine if he is the right LASIK surgeon for you. His vast experience and superior results are only two of the many reasons why LASIK patients in Seattle and surrounding communities have chosen Dr. Leavitt for their vision correction needs.
To schedule your vision consultation in Seattle, Washington, please contact Dr. Kent Leavitt today at Bellevue Lasik and Cornea.