New York City is one of the leading centers for Lasik eye surgery and refractive error research in the United States. Eye surgeons require specialized training and equipment to perform lasik; therefore, it is important to find an experienced and skilled surgeon.
A good way to find a good LASIK surgeon is to consult your doctor or talk to family and friends. New York City’s academic and research institutions, such as Mount Sinai Hospital and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, are world-renowned for their expertise in eye surgery, including LASIK. Your health plan may list eye doctors that are covered by your plan. While using such a list is a starting point, it is worthwhile to independently research a surgeon’s credentials.
There are several resources on the Internet to help you find the right LASIK surgeon. The American Academy of Ophthalmology website has an excellent “Find an Eye Doctor” link designed specifically to help the general public find a surgeon in their area. You can search by city, state, country and specialty; be sure to select ‘New York’ as the city and state and ‘refractive surgery’ as the specialty. Once you agree to the site’s terms of use and disclaimer, you will be directed to a list of eye surgeons in New York City. By clicking on any of their names, you will get information about their practice focus, current professional activities, board certification, medical training, and offices.
The eventual choice of a surgeon will depend on factors such as the experience and history of the surgeon, the cost of the procedure, and the type of condition you have. While cost does matter, it shouldn’t be the only criteria you use to decide. A surgeon’s experience in performing the type of surgery he needs and the availability of the proper equipment and safe procedures are far more important than cost in ensuring a good outcome.