[soc]

I had it done about 5 years ago and it was the best money I ever spent. Not sure why people say go for the best Dr.. What you really need to do is go for the best laser as the laser does all the work. The Dr. just swabs your eyes and lets the machine do the work.

[Frocer]

That's NOT true. The surgeon is the most important part of the procedure just like all surgeries. Most complications occur while creating the flap (they cut the front of your cornea), and a skilled surgeon will do it without any issues. However, inexperienced surgeon sometimes cut the flap too thin, or cut a hole in the middle of the flap, etc. Then you are in a lot of trouble.

Skilled surgeon also knows how to react to complications during surgery. The experience of the surgeon is very important - just like all surgeries, definitely don't ignore this variable

[waleedka]

Good point. Although the doctor is still important because they're the ones controlling the machine and other details of the surgery, but the main point is that the machine is the most critical part. Find a place that uses the latest technology, not one that's using a 10 year old machine because they don't want to pay the money to upgrade.