LASIK Consultation Prep Workbook

Print or copy into your notes app. Bring it to your consult.

How to use this workbook

• Fill out each section before your appointment. Be as specific as you can.
• Share it with the care team so your priorities and medical history are clear.
• Use the question lists to compare clinics apples‑to‑apples.

Your vision history

• Prescription (most recent): ______ OD / ______ OS; Date: __________
• Stability (12–24 months): changes? __________________________________
• Contact lens use (type, hours/day): __________________________________
• Past eye conditions or surgeries: ____________________________________
• Dry eye symptoms (0–10): ____; Triggers: _____________________________
• Medications/allergies relevant to eyes: ______________________________

Your goals and lifestyle

• Top 3 activities to optimize (e.g., night driving, sports, screens):
  1. ____________________ 2) ____________________ 3) ____________________
• Occupation/visual demands (distance, intermediate, near): ____________
• Tolerance for readers after 40s (low/medium/high): __________________
• Night driving importance (low/medium/high): __________________________

Questions for the surgeon

• Am I a candidate for LASIK, PRK, or SMILE—and why?
• What guidance mode will you recommend (wavefront- or topography‑guided)?
• How do you handle dry eye before and after surgery?
• What is your enhancement policy and typical enhancement rate for eyes like mine?

Clinic policy checklist

• All pre‑op testing included
• All follow‑ups through month ___ included
• Enhancement window: ________ months, eligibility criteria explained
• Medications included or estimated cost provided
• Clear instructions for contact lens holiday before measurements

Pricing clarity

• Quote total and whether it’s per eye or both eyes: ____________________
• Add‑ons (and whether they change my outcome odds): ____________________
• Financing options (promo APR, term, fees): ____________________________

Day‑of‑surgery prep

• Ride arranged; no driving until cleared
• No eye makeup/fragrance (per clinic policy)
• Start prescribed drops as instructed
• Work/travel plan for first 48 hours

Aftercare plan

• Artificial tears schedule and brand: __________________________________
• Night shields or glasses for sleep (nights __): _______________________
• Sports/activities timeline: _________________________________________

Keep this with your post‑op instructions. Write down anything that surprises you during recovery so you can discuss it at follow‑ups.