ClearSight Center Provider Checklist

The decision to have laser or surgical vision correction is an important one that you should make carefully, not quickly. Choose a practice that focuses on safety, technology, commitment and post-operative follow-up. Obviously, the experience of the surgeon is extremely important as well. We hope you will choose ClearSight Center as your provider, but if you are shopping around, feel free to use this checklist to compare.

TECHNOLOGY: Your results will be heavily influenced by the technology used to treat your vision. Make certain that it is the best available.
Does the center use a laser that gets up to 98% of its patients to 20/20 instead of laser that gets as little as 48% of its patients to 20/20?	Yes	No
Is the center really going to perform bladeless LASIK (and not just "bladeless laser vision" which is a euphemism for PRK?	Yes	No
Does the center offer Custom lasik for results often better than 20/20 and vision often better than is even possible with glasses or contacts?	Yes	No
Does the center offer IntraLase to eliminate blade related complications?	Yes	No
SURGEON: Your results from LASIK laser vision correction will be directly related to the experience and commitment of the surgeon.
Is the surgeon Board Certified?	Yes	No
Does the surgeon actually live in Oklahoma?	Yes	No
Is the surgeon devoted full time to refractive surgery?	Yes	No
Has the surgeon performed over 30,000 refractive surgery procedures?	Yes	No
Is the surgeon willing to stand behind their results by offering "20/20 or your money back" to qualified patients?	Yes	No
Is the surgeon a true expert in refractive surgery with extensive experience in many forms including LASIK, PRK, RK, AK and CK?	Yes	No
CENTER: The level of service can vary widely from center to center.
Does the center take the time to explain complex issues such as monovision and presbyopia and how they will affect your vision after age 40?	Yes	No
Are the drops you'll use after surgery included in the price?	Yes	No
Will the center give you a mild sedative to help you relax during the surgery?	Yes	No
Are you able to reach your surgeon 24 hours a day?	Yes	No
Does the center offer affordable financing?	Yes	No
ENVIRONMENT: Conditions such as humidity and temperature in a laser environment can influence the results of your procedure.
Is the laser suite specifically designed for laser vision correction?	Yes	No
Is the LASIK surgery area medically clean with a climate controlled atmosphere?	Yes	No
Is the laser maintained by the manufacturer's technicians?	Yes	No
Is the laser used and maintained by just one surgeon?	Yes	No
Is the laser used in its only permanent location and recalibrated by factory technicians after any move?	Yes	No
PREOP EXAM: The type and quality of the test performed in determining your candidacy are critical to avoiding complications and assuring the best results.
Does the center measure the size of the patient's nighttime pupils in order to ensure the appropriate treatment zone is used to avoid post-operative side effects?	Yes	No
Does the center perform an OrbScan on every patient to check corneal thickness and assure their safety?	Yes	No
Does the center use corneal topography on every patient to check for corneal distortion and the presence of conditions such as keratoconus?	Yes	No
Does the center conduct a "lifestyle survey" to assure that laser vision correction will be a good fit for the patient's visual needs?	Yes	No
Does the center test every patient's tear film to look for pre-existing dry eye?	Yes	No
Does the center encourage every patient to be examined by the doctor without any cost or deposit so that the person can make an appropriate decision for themselves without any sense of obligation?	Yes	No
Does the center give every patient a copy of the FDA Patient Booklet for the laser that will be used to treat the patient's vision?	Yes	No
Is the center willing to spend up to 3 hours examining and educating each prospective patient without cost so that they can make a good decision for themselves?	Yes	No
Does the center clearly have the patient's best interest at heart as demonstrated by a history of routinely telling about 1 out of 5 prospective patients that they are not good candidates for laser vision correction?	Yes	No

Dr. Wilson and ClearSight Center specialize in Laser Vision Correction in Oklahoma City, OK. Please contact our office to schedule your complimentary laser vision correction consultation at 405-733-2020 or toll free at 1-888-733-2020.