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Philadelphia ophthalmologists perform LASIK laser eye surgery and other surgical procedures. If you're considering LASIK, you should be informed about ophthalmologists and their role in eye surgery.

What is an Ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (MD) who specializes in the eye. They perform eye exams, treat disease, prescribe medications, and perform surgeries on the eye, including LASIK.

An optometrist (OD) examines eyes for vision and health problems, prescribes glasses, prescribes ophthalmic medicines and fits contact lenses. If an optometrist in your primary eye care provider, he or she may refer you to an ophthalmologist for surgery. The optometrist may also participate in your pre- or post-surgical care.

LASIK Decisions

Although LASIK is the best-known, there are other surgical procedures available to people in the Philadelphia area for improvement of vision. If you choose LASIK, there are options to be considered such as the choice of laser, and whether your LASIK flap will be made with a blade or a second laser.

Although it's important for patients to be educated about these options, the role of your ophthalmologist in LASIK is to be familiar with the available options for your particular eyes. Your ophthalmologist is in the best position, based on education and experience, to make choices that will lead to the best possible outcomes. Informed LASIK decisions should be made jointly between patient and surgeon.

To learn more about Philadelphia LASIK surgeons, use the LASIK Philadelphia Directory.

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