METRO ATLANTA LASIK SURGEON COMPARISON

This is the standard refractive surgery used to correct vision. First a flap is cut on the surface (cornea) of the eye, then an laser reshapes the surface of the eye.

This procedure uses a laser to create a flap on the eye's surface rather than the surgical instrument traditionally used with LASIK.

Flapless procedures re-shape the curvature of the without first cutting a flap on the surface of the eye.

Also referred Wavefront LASIK, custom treatment creates a highly individualized laser correction of your eye's surface.

Also referred Wavefront LASIK, custom treatment creates a highly individualized laser correction of your eye's surface. Bladeless procedures use a laser to create a flap on the eye's surface rather than the surgical instrument traditionally used with LASIK.

Also referred Wavefront LASIK, custom treatment creates a highly individualized laser correction of your eye's surface. Flapless procedures re-shape the curvature of the without first cutting a flap on the surface of the eye. Flapless procedures re-shape the curvature of the without first cutting a flap on the surface of the eye.

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. All but the most extreme astigmatism can be corrected by laser surgery. Pricing should cover astigmatism.

The corneas of your eyes are examined for thickness, astigmatisms and other irregularities that affect vision. This will allow the surgeon to determine the amount and locations of corneal tissue to be removed. Comprehensive exams should include technician time and equipment costs are typically be included in pricing.

Ideally, the eye surgeon performing the procedure will also perform the pre-operative and post-operative exams. Alternatively, an optometrist may perform this exam.

This is a list of the medications provided at no additional cost to you.

This refers to any care that may be required after the procedure and the timeframe for which the care is provided without cost.

Ideally, the eye surgeon performing the procedure will also perform the pre-operative and post-operative exams. Alternatively, an optometrist may perform this exam.

If, after your surgery, your vision is no satisfactory re-treatments may be required. Some providers include this in their pricing for a period of time following the procedure.

The cost of adding an enhancement policy to the procedure.

The length of time from the date of the procedure that the enhancement policy covers any necessary enhancements.

This number indicates the number of refractive procedures the eye surgeon has performed and is the best single indicator of surgeon's experience.

Fellowship trained surgeon have 1-2 years of additional medical training than non-fellowship trained surgeons. Look for surgeons who are fellowships trained in areas relating to refractive procedures, e.g. corneal, refractive, etc.