How Important Is The Surgeon When You Are Considering LASIK?

You may have heard that it doesn’t matter who actually does your LASIK surgery.  Maybe someone told you that all the surgeon does is hit a pedal and the laser does all the work, so it’s no big deal who actually performs your surgery. Let’s think about this for a minute.  Would you let the dental hygienist do a root canal? Would you let your little brother’s high school friend take the pictures at your wedding? And if you needed open-heart surgery, wouldn’t you search out the best heart surgeon you could find?  So how important is the surgeon when you are considering LASIK? It is the most important decision after deciding to finally do it!

Experience  Just as you would want a trained and experienced dentist to do a root canal procedure, you should expect that your LASIK surgeon has been properly trained, has an extensive medical background, and has performed many refractive surgeries. You would want your surgeon to be experienced not only in refractive surgery, but also trained in managing other types of eye diseases, such as cornea and retina conditions. You would want to know that they are knowledgeable in possible complications and how to avoid and treat them successfully. What you should be looking for is experience, credentials and the best technology.

Credentials The surgical team at OCC LASIK is comprised of two outstanding surgeons.

Dr. Fareed Ali is a leader in his field, trained at Harvard Medical School  and the Director of Clinical Research at the Canadian Centre for Advanced Eye Therapeutics. He has conducted clinical trials for the FDA and Health Canada. An expert in all retinal diseases, he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, a member of numerous societies, including the Ontario Medical Association, The American Board of Ophthalmology,  the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.  

Dr. Narendra Armogan is also a well-known and respected leader in retina research and retinal cell transplants. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and is a member of many prestigious associations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the Canadian Ophthalmology Society, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Both of these doctors bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the practice of ophthalmology and laser vision correction. They are prime examples of what a patient should look for when choosing a surgeon to perform their LASIK.

Advanced Technology You wouldn’t go to a dentist with twenty year old equipment, would you? The most advanced technology available today in the world of refractive surgery is all laser LASIK, and you will find that at OCC LASIK. Dr. Ali and Dr. Armogan would accept nothing less.  It is truly the most customized and most precise treatment you will find to attain your desired visual results. If you finally have decided to move forward with LASIK, look no further than OCC LASIK and the surgeons who have extensive experience, outstanding credentials and the most advanced technology in laser vison correction. If you or someone you know is considering vision correction, contact OCC LASIK and their experienced professionals to provide you with the best possible vision. For the clear vision you are looking for, never underestimate how important the surgeon is when you are considering LASIK!