A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in lens of the eye. Cataract surgery is a simple outpatient procedure, which means you don’t have to stay overnight at a hospital. The surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist.
Locally, your BBB handled almost 500 inquiries about this industry last year.
When searching for an ophthalmologist, your BBB suggests these tips:
• Get recommendations from friends and family. You can also ask your family doctor or optician.
• Consider reputation, years of service, as well as cost.
• Ask the doctor how many cataract surgeries he or she has performed.
• Check to see if the eye surgeon accepts your insurance and what it covers.
• Make sure the eye doctor has no history of malpractice or disciplinary actions. Visit, healthgrades.com for more information.
• Ask about appointments. For example, how long in between visits and what is the average waiting time before appointments.
• Make sure the ophthalmologist is licensed, carries appropriate insurance and meets local and state requirements.
• Find out if he or she is a member of an association such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology. These associations’ help you find local eye doctors and know the latest trends in eye care and equipment.
• Determine if the visit and exam was thorough. If you feel the doctor was rushed or rushed you through the visit, maybe you need to find another one.
• Make sure you feel comfortable with the ophthalmologist. If you don’t like him or her, you’ll be less likely to schedule your next visit.
• Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to inquire about something you don’t understand.
If you have any questions regarding ophthalmologists, you can always get help from your BBB, such as a list of BBB Accredited ones and Business Reviews on ones you’re considering. For more information, visit www.bbb.org or call (937) 222-5825 or (800) 776-5301.
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