LASIK Consultation Checklist: Questions You Must Ask Your Surgeon

Why a Checklist Matters

Questions About Candidacy

• Am I definitely suitable for LASIK, or only borderline suitable?
• What specific tests support this recommendation?
• Is my cornea strong enough for long-term safety?
• Are there signs of dry eye or topography risk?

Questions About Procedure Choice

• Would PRK, SMILE, or ICL be safer for my eyes?
• Why are you recommending this specific method?
• Is treatment customized to my corneal map?

Questions About Technology and Protocol

• Is this bladeless femtosecond LASIK?
• Do you use eye tracking and cyclotorsion alignment?
• Who performs each step and who will do follow-ups?

Questions About Outcomes

• What is realistic for my number?
• How likely are halos or dryness in my case?
• What is the enhancement policy if residual number remains?

Questions About Recovery

• When can I drive, work, and travel?
• How long do I need drops?
• What warning signs require immediate review?

Questions About Cost Transparency

• What exactly is included in the package?
• Are follow-ups and medications included?
• Are EMI options available?

Bring These Records to Consultation

• Old glasses prescriptions
• Contact lens usage details
• Any previous eye reports
• List of current medications and health conditions

Final Tip