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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 Cape Coral Eye Center as your provider, but if you're shopping around, use this checklist to compare.
Does the surgeon use FDA approved custom lasers, such as LADARVision? CUSTOMCORNEA?
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Yes
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No
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Does the center use wavefront analysis to take measurements of the eye pre-operatively (before your surgery)? |
Yes
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No
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Does the center have access to multiple lasers and non-laser technologies to allow the surgeon to choose the best treatment method for each patient? |
Yes
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No
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Does the center measure the size of the patient’s pupil in order to ensure the appropriate treatment zone is used to avoid post–operative (after your surgery) side effects? |
Yes
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No
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Does the practice test for dry eyes before the procedure and offer a treatment plan to improve the dry eye symptoms (necessary to promote healing after surgery)? |
Yes
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No
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Does the surgeon use powder-less gloves? (Many doctors do not wear gloves to save money) |
Yes
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No
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Does the center take time to explain complex issues such for presbyopia and cataract surgery, and how they will affect your vision after age 40?
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Yes
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No
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Does the center take time to explain monovision as an option to presbyopia, as well as providing trial contact lenses that simulate monovision? |
Yes
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No
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Does the center charge extra for astigmatism and/or stronger prescriptions? |
Yes
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No
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Does the center use a stationary laser that is kept in a temperature controlled environment, or do they use a mobile rental laser unit (a.k.a “roll-on roll-off” units)? |
Yes
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No
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Does the center offer a comprehensive evaluation to determine your options while focusing on your lifestyle needs as well as the health of your eyes? |
Yes
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No
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Will you meet with the surgeon at the preliminary evaluation (before your surgery)? |
Yes
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No
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Will you see your SURGEON for all of your post-operative visits (after your surgery)? |
Yes
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No
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