Cutarelli Vision today announced the release of a new educational article, "What Experience Should You Look for in a LASIK Surgeon", examining the specific credentials, training, and surgical volume patients should evaluate when considering laser vision correction. The article addresses growing public interest in LASIK while highlighting the wide variability in surgeon experience, technology platforms, and practice models that can affect outcomes. Published by Cutarelli Vision, the piece is intended to help patients and referring providers better understand what defines meaningful expertise in modern refractive surgery.
According to data cited in the article, many refractive surgery experts recommend evaluating surgeons who have performed at least 10,000 LASIK procedures, noting that higher surgical volumes are generally associated with greater proficiency and more effective complication management. The article emphasizes, however, that procedure count alone is insufficient without transparent outcomes data, low complication rates, and advanced subspecialty training. Board certification in ophthalmology and fellowship training in corneal or refractive surgery are identified as foundational indicators of advanced expertise.
The article also explores how practice structure influences patient care. Surgeon-led practices are contrasted with corporate LASIK models, which may limit procedure offerings or standardize recommendations. The report notes that surgeons trained across multiple refractive procedures—including LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and implantable lens options—are better positioned to recommend the most appropriate treatment based on individual anatomy rather than defaulting to a single procedure.
The article draws on the professional background of Dr. Paul Cutarelli as an illustrative example of the experience profile discussed. Dr. Cutarelli has performed more than 90,000 vision correction procedures and completed fellowship training at The Hunkeler Eye Center in Kansas City and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He is board certified in ophthalmology with subspecialty expertise in corneal and refractive surgery and has held academic leadership roles, including directing refractive surgery services and founding a corneal fellowship program at a major university medical center.
Technology selection is another focus of the article, which explains differences between all-laser LASIK and older microkeratome-based approaches, as well as the role of wavefront-guided and topography-guided treatments. The article underscores that access to multiple laser platforms and advanced diagnostic tools allows for more customized surgical planning and may improve visual outcomes for complex cases.
Credential verification is addressed through discussion of publicly available resources, including certification databases from the American Board of Ophthalmology and membership directories from professional organizations such as the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The article encourages transparency around outcomes data and complication management as part of the consultation process.
“Patients often focus on cost or convenience when evaluating LASIK, but those factors alone do not reflect surgical quality,” said Dr. Cutarelli, Founder and Medical Director of Cutarelli Vision. “Experience, subspecialty training, and the ability to offer more than one refractive option are critical to delivering safe, lasting results.”
The release of this article reflects a broader effort by Cutarelli Vision to contribute clinically grounded, non-promotional information to the public conversation around refractive surgery. By outlining objective benchmarks for experience and training, the article aims to support informed decision-making and improve understanding of what differentiates refractive surgeons in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
The article also addresses common misconceptions surrounding LASIK consultations, noting that comprehensive evaluations should include detailed corneal mapping, tear film analysis, and a review of medical history rather than abbreviated screenings. It explains why meeting directly with the surgeon—and understanding who will perform the procedure—remains an important but often overlooked factor. These insights reflect broader trends in refractive care emphasizing accountability, transparency, and long-term visual outcomes over volume-driven models.
For more information, visit Cutarelli Vision or read the full article on the practice website.
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Cutarelli Vision - Denver LASIK
Paul E. Cutarelli, MD
303-486-2020
info@cutarellivision.com
7900 E Union Ave # 100, Denver CO 80237
