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| | A "Pioneer" in Lasik Refractive Surgery
There is no specific medical definition of a "pioneer in refractive surgery" and the term can be intentionally or unintentionally misleading. The first doctor to develop a technique or device, the first doctor to perform a new surgery in the US, the first doctor to perform a new technique in the state, the first doctor to perform a new technique in a particular hospital could be all legitimately be considered "pioneers". A very good way to determine the value of any pioneering claim is to ask the doctor if s/he holds a patent for the device or participated in any of the device's FDA studies or clinical trials. If the claim is not for a device, ask if the doctor teaches the skill to other doctors. Ultimately, more interest should be given to determine if the doctor is one of the best, rather than one of the first. |
Consider and Choose With Confidence Last updated Saturday, April 08, 2006 |
