LASIK

If you have refractive errors, LASIK eye surgery is considered one of the most effective forms of treatment. LASIK co-management is a joint effort between two skilled eye health professionals to give you access to the best level of care throughout the LASIK procedure.

First, A Closer Look at LASIK Surgery

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileuses (LASIK) is a type of laser surgery performed to correct refractive errors that inhibit clear vision. The surgery is most often done to free patients from having to wear corrective lenses to see clearly. LASIK may be a viable option for patients that struggle with:

• Nearsightedness
• Farsightedness
• Astigmatism

LASIK surgery involves using a highly specialized laser to alter the shape of the cornea in order to correct refractive errors. The surgery is performed by a LASIK surgeon who uses a programmed laser to remove very small amounts of corneal tissue. The results in vision correction are noticeable relatively soon after surgery and can last for years.

What Is LASIK Co-Management?

LASIK co-management is a phrase used to describe the effort of the LASIK surgeon and the general eye doctor to recommend patients for LASIK and see them through the process. Both professionals have a hand in your treatment. However, the eye doctor assesses your vision to determine if you would be a good candidate and keeps tabs on your recovery process after the procedure.

The LASIK Evaluation

The LASIK evaluation is the primary part of LASIK co-management. During this evaluation, the eye doctor will do a thorough assessment of your refractive errors, medical history, and eye structures to determine if LASIK can help. If you are found to be a good candidate for surgery, you will be scheduled for an evaluation by a LASIK surgeon. The surgeon will do an even more thorough evaluation, which may involve analyzing three-dimensional corneal maps and eye health history.

LASIK Post-Operative Care

Once you have undergone LASIK surgery, your primary care reverts to your general eye doctor to monitor you throughout recovery. While the recovery process is relatively straightforward for most patients, you do still need some post-operative care to make sure recovery goes smoothly. The eye doctor will bring you back to the office to monitor progress within a day or two, and then you will be re-examined within six months.