If you or someone you know is considering LASIK eye surgery, it's extremely important to learn as much as possible about LASIK procedure and the potential risks and complications of LASIK eye surgery. You should understand the factors that make a good candidate for LASIK as well as those that might disqualify you.

Make sure you are aware of what to expect not only during surgery, but also before and after your LASIK procedure. Last, but certainly not least, it's important that you understand and consider your own motivations and expectations for wanting LASIK surgery, and how realistic they may or may not be.

Are You a good candidate for LASIK?

Let's begin by first identifying when you may NOT be a good lasik candidate. If you have or currently are experiencing any of the following, you should strongly consider an alternative to LASIK eye surgery:

(REMEMBER: You only have one pair of eyes!)

* Unstable vision

* You are pregnant or nursing

* Diabetes

* HIV or another auto immune deficiency

* Glaucoma or Keratoconus (thinner than normal corneas)

* You are under the age of 18

If any of these describes you, you should not have LASIK surgery performed.

Provided you don't have any disqualifying conditions, the next important step is finding the right Green Bay LASIK surgeon for you.

When considering Green Bay LASIK, be sure to check several directories and references of LASIK eye surgeons. You'll find a comprehensive one in the resource box below for your convenience.

Once you have picked your list, start to interview potential LASIK doctors by asking the following questions:

* How long have you been performing LASIK?

* What is your background and training experience?

* What kind of results can I expect from LASIK?

* What kind of results have past patients had?

* How many LASIK procedures have you performed?

* Do you have patient testimonials available?

* Do you offer Custom LASIK?

* What financing options do you offer?

* How many post op visits are included in the cost?

While these aren't all the questions you'll want to ask (you can find a comprehensive list in our free LASIK guide), they will give you a better understanding of your LASIK eye surgeon's experience and success.

Once you've narrowed down your search it's time to go in for a free consultation with each and get to know them and see which is the best LASIK surgeon for you. You can expect to be put through a series of questions and a few tests - if not, move on to the next surgeon!

LASIK eye surgery, whether Green Bay LASIK or elsewhere, is not something to be taken lightly. Taking unnecessary risks could result in permanent damage to you vision. Again, you only have one pair of eyes - take good care of them!

For more information or to get a FREE copy of a comprehensive Lasik Q&A guide visit the website at www.lasikgreenbay.com.