You will want an experienced eye surgeon doing the surgery. The doctor should have special training in the procedure, plenty of experience and a high success rate.

Once you have identified a possible surgeon ask the following questions:

1. How long have you been doing this kind of surgery? (Someone with years not months of experience).
   
   
2. How many surgeries have you performed? (Someone who does several surgeries every week).
   
   
3. What percentage of patients achieve 6/6 or 20/20 vision without corrective lenses? (The reported international average is about 80%).
   
   
4. What percentage of your clients return for additional surgery? (The international average is 5% to 15%).
   
   
5. What are the risks and possible complications? (If your doctor guarantees the surgery will eliminate your need for glasses, or that the risks are non existent, look for another surgeon. Unfortunately, there are no guarantees).

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