Although LASIK has become a household name and is considered to be a fairly routine procedure, it is important to remember that it is a surgical procedure that should be taken seriously. Like any other surgical procedure, there is a certain level of risk involved for the patient. With an experienced surgeon and the right technology, LASIK is often a safer choice than wearing contact lenses. However, a bad LASIK outcome could affect your vision for the rest of your life, so it is important that you choose your surgeon carefully.
Whether you choose to have your LASIK procedure with Kameen Eye Associates or with another practice, we urge you to consider the following:
- If there are multiple refractive surgeons in the practice, find out which surgeon will be operating on you.
Dr. Kameen is currently the only refractive surgeon at Kameen Eye Associates and performs every refractive procedure.
- How long has the surgeon been performing refractive surgery?
Dr. Kameen has been performing refractive surgery for over 18 years.
- How many refractive procedures has the surgeon personally performed?
Dr. Kameen has performed tens of thousands of refractive procedures.
- What percent of the surgeon’s refractive patients receive an uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) of 20/40 or better?
More than 99% of Dr. Kameen’s refractive patients receive a UCVA of 20/40, with most patients reaching 20/20 or better.
- Will the surgeon provide the names and contact information of previously treated patients who had the exact same surgery to correct a similar refractive error?
Kameen Eye Associates is happy to put you in contact with our previously treated patients. Please contact our office if this is something you are interested in.
- Has the surgeon ever had malpractice insurance coverage denied?
Dr. Kameen has never had his malpractice insurance coverage denied.
- Has the surgeon ever had their license to perform refractive surgery revoked, suspended or restricted?
Dr. Kameen has never had his license to perform refractive surgery revoked, suspended or restricted.
- Is the surgeon associated with an academic medical center such as a teaching hospital or one that one that is well-known for advanced technology?
Dr. Kameen is affiliated with the Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC). He is also currently engaged as a National/International Physician Trainer and has helped train many of the refractive surgeons practicing today.
- Does the surgeon use the IntraLase® Method?
Kameen Eye Associates almost exclusively uses the IntraLase® Method. Click here for more information on the IntraLase® Method.
- The type of laser being used for treatment can affect the safety of the procedure as well as your visual outcome. It is important to find out what type of technology is going to be used for your LASIK procedure.
Kameen Eye Associates is dedicated to staying at the forefront of technology and offers our patients only the highest standard of treatment. We do not believe in tiered pricing for different levels of quality treatment. At Kameen Eye Associates, everyone deserves the best technology and that is what they get. Click here for more information on the procedures offered at Kameen Eye Associates.