Should I ask how many procedures my surgeon has performed?
Yes, and it is a reasonable question to ask directly. Surgical experience is one of the few things about a clinic that a patient can actually check, alongside licensing and what the quoted price covers.
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- Vision correction
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- SMILE
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- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
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What makes the answer useful is detail: how many in the last year, how many of your specific procedure on eyes like yours, and who handles follow-up. A vague number is less informative than a specific one.
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