Well you guys have made a believer out of me. I've worn glass since 2nd grade and always wanted the procedure but been a bit fearful to be honest. I'm going to do it. I found a place in Charlotte that has the laser that tracks eye movement and can't be defeated mentioned above so I am going to give them a call.
that's what I did
LASIK combined with INTRALASE and WaveFront
* WaveFront scans each eye and programs the main laser for each eye individually
* INTRALASE uses laser to cut the flap. Eliminates the traditional flap cutting with the blade.
* LASIK corrects the vision according to the WaveFront scan.
WaveFront and INTRALASE are the newest techniques which supposedly make the whole thing much safer and more precise than traditional LASIC
The prodedure was performed with the VISX Star S4 system
Are there credentials I need to look for or a way to be certain I am getting good quality and not putting myself at risk?
Absolutely. Equipment is important, but the doctor is the key. Review all references in this thread, including the horror stories in links provided by Tarzan (thanks Tarzan). However hard to read before the surgery, you need to know everything. It is your eyes and the thing is not reversible.
Make sure that the doc is board certified and that his practice is established. Check everything about him. How many procedure has he performed? Check out his place. Go for the free evaluation and see how they treat you. Are you a sheep on a conveyer belt, or a patient.
In the end, the decision and as well the responsibility is ultimately yours.
Good luck.
