LASIK and Surgical
Co-Management
Vision correction surgery offers long-term solutions to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. Our doctors evaluate your eyes to determine which procedures may be safe and appropriate for your vision needs.
Support Throughout Your Surgery Journey
Vision Correction Co-Management is a collaborative approach that allows your optometrist to be involved before and after your procedure, working alongside your surgical team to support your vision at every stage. Rather than simply providing a referral, we remain actively involved by helping you prepare for surgery, monitor your recovery, and ensure your long-term vision needs are addressed.
Before surgery, our doctors perform a comprehensive evaluation to assess your candidacy and overall eye health. We evaluate factors such as prescription stability, corneal shape, tear film quality, and other important measurements to help ensure the procedure selected is appropriate for your eyes and lifestyle.
After surgery, our team continues to monitor your healing process, address common concerns such as dryness or visual fluctuations, and confirm that your vision is progressing as expected. This ongoing care provides continuity, early detection of potential concerns, and personalized guidance throughout your recovery.
By working together with your surgical team, we provide a coordinated experience focused on your comfort, safety, and long-term vision health.
Surgical Options for Clearer Vision
Vision correction surgery refers to a group of procedures designed to improve vision by addressing refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. These treatments work by reshaping the cornea or correcting how the eye focuses light, with the goal of reducing or eliminating dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
There are several different types of vision correction procedures, and the best option depends on your prescription, eye health, corneal shape, and lifestyle needs. Each procedure works differently, and a comprehensive consultation is necessary to determine which approach is most appropriate for long-term visual outcomes and eye health.
LASIK
LASIK is a laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to improve how light focuses on the retina. It is commonly used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, and is known for its quick visual recovery and minimal downtime.
PRK
Photorefractive Keratectomy or
PRK is another laser-based vision correction procedure that reshapes the corneal surface without creating a corneal flap. It is often recommended for patients with thinner corneas or those who may not be ideal candidates for LASIK, and it provides similarly effective long-term visual outcomes.
ICL
Implantable Collamer Lens or
ICL surgery involves placing a custom-designed lens inside the eye without removing corneal tissue. It is often recommended for patients with higher prescriptions or those who are not ideal candidates for laser vision correction procedures like LASIK or SMILE.
RLE
Refractive Lens Exchange or
RLE is a vision correction procedure in which the eye’s natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). It is commonly used for patients with higher refractive errors or early lens changes and can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses while also preventing future cataract development.
Your Vision Correction Journey
Understand what to expect at every stage of the vision correction process, from your initial consultation through post-operative care and long-term follow-up.
Initial Consultation & Eye Health Evaluation
Your journey begins with a comprehensive eye exam to assess your vision, eye health, prescription stability, and candidacy for vision correction surgery. This includes screening for dry eye, corneal shape, and overall ocular health.
Advanced Diagnostic Testing
Specialized measurements such as corneal topography and refraction analysis are performed to evaluate the shape and structure of your eyes. These results help determine which procedures may be most appropriate.
Surgical Recommendation & Education
Your doctor reviews all findings and explains which vision correction options may be suitable, including a detailed discussion of risks, benefits, and expected outcomes. If you are a candidate, our team coordinates your care with a trusted refractive surgeon to ensure all pre-operative testing and documentation are completed for a smooth surgical process.
Post Procedure Follow-Up
Your refractive surgeon performs your custom laser vision correction in a specialized surgical suite using advanced technology tailored to your prescription and eye health needs. Following the procedure, you return to our clinic for comprehensive post-operative care, where we monitor your healing and provide all follow-up visits throughout your recovery to ensure optimal visual outcomes and long-term eye health.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything you need to know about refractive surgery co-management
Candidacy depends on several factors, including your corneal thickness, prescription stability, tear film health, and overall eye health. Our comprehensive evaluation uses advanced diagnostic testing to determine whether procedures such as LASIK, PRK, or other refractive options may be appropriate for your eyes. We also screen for any conditions that could affect your safety, results, or long-term vision outcomes.
Vision correction surgery is generally considered safe when performed on appropriate candidates. Our doctors will work with you to complete a thorough evaluation of your eye health to help ensure your eyes meet the necessary health and stability requirements before proceeding with surgery.
Co-management is important because it provides continuous, personalized care throughout your entire vision correction journey. Your optometrist plays a key role in evaluating candidacy, identifying risk factors, and helping determine the safest and most appropriate surgical option for your eyes.
Unlike a surgery-only approach, co-management ensures your care is guided by a doctor who understands your eye health history and baseline measurements. This allows for closer monitoring of healing, early detection of any concerns, and more tailored post-operative care.
Working in coordination with your refractive surgeon, your optometrist helps ensure a safer process, better continuity of care, and more predictable long-term visual outcomes.
Vision correction surgery is generally very safe when performed on appropriate candidates, but like any medical procedure, it does carry some potential risks. These may include dry eyes, glare or halos, temporary visual fluctuations, or minor under- or over-correction of the prescription.
In most cases, these effects are temporary and improve as the eyes heal. A thorough pre-operative evaluation is performed to help minimize risks and ensure the safest procedure is selected for each patient. Careful screening and ongoing follow-up care are key to achieving successful long-term outcomes.
Many patients experience a significant reduction in their dependence on glasses or contact lenses after vision correction surgery, and some are able to see clearly without corrective lenses for most daily activities. However, results can vary depending on the procedure, prescription, and individual healing response.
In some cases, glasses may still be needed for specific tasks such as night driving or reading, particularly as the eyes naturally change with age. Our doctors will review expected outcomes during your consultation to help set realistic expectations based on your individual eyes and vision goals.
Not everyone is a candidate for LASIK, but that doesn't mean vision correction surgery is off the table. Depending on your prescription, eye health, and lifestyle, you may be a candidate for other procedures. We'll perform a comprehensive evaluation and discuss the options that are best suited to your needs.
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