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Rajesh Khanna, MD

Figure 5.1 Qualities of a good Pi in eye Prelex Surgeon

Checking the ASC:

1. Do friends or other patients recommend it?
2. Who licensed it? It is imperative that a certified surgery
center be used. In the US, AAAHC or Medicare can certify
ambulatory surgery centers after they have visited the site
and reviewed their polices.
3. Are the machines current? Phacoemulsification or cataract
machines Stellaris by B&L, Signature by AMO & Infinity
by Alcon are the latest. They increase safety by newer
features and less use of energy. A lot of surgery centers
may have decorative lobbies but ancient machines. Older
machines are not recommended.
4. Are the microscopes the best? If the surgeon cannot see
your eye he cannot give vision. Zeiss, Wild or Leica are the
top three.
5. Is there battery backup for the microscope & machines? In
case of unexpected power failure this can prove very
important.
6. Do they carry all equipment & back up lenses? If there is
ever any problem the center needs to have operational

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