Considering A Laser Vision Correction Procedure?

If so, what questions will you ask to help make your decision and choose the right surgeon you can trust with your vision?

Many people do not know enough about laser vision correction, so they simply resort to basing this very important decision on price alone. Durrie Vision wants to help you get started on the path to great vision and has compiled some important questions and great information to assist you.

Laser Vision Correction Can Change Your Life
Having a laser vision correction procedure can change your life and, in fact, is the answer for many who are currently in glasses or contacts and wish they weren’t. No matter where you are in this process, simply checking into it, or ready to have a procedure right away, Durrie Vision is here to assist you in making a well-informed decision about your eyes and vision.

Determining Your Candidacy
It’s important to meet with a surgeon when determining your candidacy for a possible laser vision correction procedure. Determining your candidacy is the first step on the path to having great vision for a lifetime.

Though having a laser vision correction procedure is an important decision for you to make, there are some decisions for your surgeon to make as well to determine if you are a candidate.

To assist you in choosing the right surgeons, we have compiled a list of questions you should ask in order to make an informed decision.

Important Questions to Ask
Choosing a surgeon you trust with your vision before, during and after your laser vision correction procedure is a very important step. Below are several questions to ask when interviewing surgeons you are considering for your procedure.

1. Q. Do you use the Femtosecond laser to create the corneal flap?
A. Studies prove the femtosecond laser technology is more precise and yields better results than the traditional flap-making procedures.

2. Q. Do you perform at least 100 cases per month? How many total?
A. There is no substitute for experience when trusting a surgeon with your vision. The surgeons at Durrie Vision have performed more than 50,000 procedures.

3. Q. Are you involved with clinical trials and research for the testing of vision correction techniques and equipment?
A. Without this involvement, a surgeon cannot tell you if you are better off waiting because a better solution to your specific vision problem is on the horizon.

4. Q. Do you invest in the very latest technology available?
A. Recent advances in laser and wave-front testing technology have proven to provide better, safer results than previous technology.

5. Q. Do you provide solutions for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia?
A. With the right technology and skill, vision correction specialists can correct nearly any vision problem.

6. Q. Do you perform advanced vision exams that include: dry eye analysis, wavefront vision testing, pupil size measurement, topographic corneal mapping and 3D retinal imaging?
A. A thorough exam by a surgeon is critical. It will determine if you are a good candidate and which procedure or technology is best for your individual situation.

7. Q. Are your surgeons involved from pre-op to post-op follow up care?
A. It is important for the surgeon to be involved before, during and after a procedure.

Establish Your Lifetime Vision Plan
At Durrie Vision, you will meet with the surgeon to review all the diagnostic tests determining your candidacy for a laser vision correction procedure as well as establish your Lifetime Vision Plan using our exclusive software. While meeting with the surgeon, your options for correction will be discussed allowing you the opportunity to have all your questions answered with reassuring guidance for making this all important decision. The diagnostic testing also provides the surgeon with the information necessary to further customize your laser vision correction specifically to your individual and unique eye, not just a level of prescription.

Exclusive 3D Advanced Ocular Analysis
Durrie Vision offers the exclusive Advanced Ocular Analysis (AOA) to patients considering laser vision correction. The AOA is unlike any traditional eye exam, utilizing the most advanced technology available. This technology enables the surgeon to have a 3D view of the eye functionality as well as provides a customized, topographical mapping of your cornea. This upfront testing ensures the health of your eye which is important to ensure safety and the best possible visual outcomes.

How Much Does It Cost?
As with any major purchase, especially in these economic times, price is a normal and important question. You will find a wide range of pricing structures in the Kansas City area. To determine the value of a laser vision correction procedure, you should consider your surgeons experience, the technology used and the quality of care you receive from your surgeon and their staff before, during and after you have had your procedure.

Durrie Vision offers a collection of all inclusive packages that include: all advanced diagnostic pre-operative testing, the actual customized laser vision correction procedure and all associated fees, along with post-operative care for up to two years. You will find a variety of packages to choose from, giving you options when determining this investment in your vision.

Most Advanced Technology in the World
Durrie Vision offers the most advanced laser vision correction technology in the hands of internationally recognized refractive surgeons, Dr. Daniel S. Durrie and Dr. Jason E. Stahl. As a world class Refractive Surgery Center and Research Department, Durrie Vision serves as a sophisticated research center, a state-of-the-art clinical diagnosis treatment facility, and a leading laser and surgical vision correction component; housing the most comprehensive and advanced combination of diagnostic and treatment technology available anywhere in the world.

Our surgeons are among the most experienced and well-trained in the country. Together, they have performed thousands of surgical and laser vision correction procedures. They are board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and continually teach courses to other doctors at major national and international meetings of ophthalmologists. Our surgeons are fellowship trained and have completed extensive training as Refractive Surgery Specialists.