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Some diagnoses, including age-related macular degeneration, can be serious, and a patient may want a second opinion. Kung Eye Center is uniquely qualified to offer one as a leader and innovator in the eye care field. Getting a written second opinion and doctor’s diagnosis is a good way to ensure you get a correct and thorough vision impairment diagnosis and treatment plan. There are a variety of reasons to get a second opinion, and it is your right as a patient to do so.
You may wish to seek a second or third opinion if:
In many cases, you will not need a referral for a second opinion. However, if you do require a referral, simply ask your current physician or eye doctor, and mention your concern. Patients can choose an in-person appointment or an online second opinion to help better make an informed decision.
In many cases, you will not need a referral for a second opinion. However, if you do require a referral, simply ask your current physician or eye doctor, and mention your concern. Patients can choose an in-person appointment or an online second opinion to help better make an informed decision.
While some people may feel intimidated or do not want to offend their current doctor, there is no need to worry. Any doctor should be open to the idea of a second opinion in order to best meet their patient’s needs and provide the best patient care. It is also important to keep open communication between yourself and your physicians to increase the potential for the best outcomes. This means being open to various treatment plans, communicating your medical history, and partnering closely with your care team to ensure correct diagnosis.
Some tips to prepare for a second opinion visit include:
If you are interested in double-checking your opinion report or seeking further test results to explain your medical condition, give us a call today at either our Staten Island or East Brunswick offices. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will be more than happy to help you schedule your appointment.
Please call our New York office at (929) 429-2928 or our New Jersey office at (732) 724-2535 with any questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY EAST BRUNSWICK, NJDr. Kung’s mastery in ophthalmology means you will receive thoroughly informed recommendations for vision correction and maintenance, and that your treatment will be expertly performed for the best possible results.
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