How to find the BEST DOCTOR for you
1. Do you connect with your doctor?
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Does your doctor listen to your concerns?
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Do they take the time to explain the surgery?
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They should discuss some of the different lens options
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They should let you know about the general health of your eye
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Do they give you additional resources or staff that can explain things further if things are not clear?
2. What is their reputation?
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Word of mouth referrals are powerful
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Check with friends and colleagues to see if they are happy with their surgery
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Check online reviews - no doctor is perfect, but the best doctors have mostly positive reviews
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Sites include:
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Healthgrades
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Google
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3. Do they have experience?
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How long have they been practicing?
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How many cataract surgeries do they perform per year?
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Do they have experience implanting different types of intraocular lenses?
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Are they up to date on current technology?
4. What about other eye problems?
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Cornea and Glaucoma specialists perform cataract surgery
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Consider a Cornea specialist if you have problems like Fuchs dystrophy, Salzmann's Nodules, or Pterygium
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Consider a Glaucoma specialist if you have glaucoma