LASIK co-management is a collaborative care model in which your local optometrist performs the pre-operative evaluation and candidacy assessment, coordinates the surgical referral, and provides all post-operative follow-up care — while the LASIK surgeon performs the procedure itself. This model combines the surgical expertise of a dedicated LASIK center with the personalized, accessible care of your trusted local eye doctor.

The Co-Management Process

  • Pre-operative evaluation at our office — We perform a comprehensive assessment of your candidacy, including corneal topography, pachymetry, pupil size measurement, tear film evaluation, and a review of your health history. This gives you an honest, unbiased assessment of whether LASIK is right for you — before any commitment to a surgery center.
  • Surgical referral — If you're a good candidate and wish to proceed, we refer you to a trusted surgical partner for the procedure itself. We communicate your complete workup so the surgical team has everything they need.
  • Day-after visit — We see you the following day to assess your vision, comfort, and early healing. Any concerns are addressed promptly.
  • Ongoing post-operative care — Follow-up visits at one week, one month, and three months monitor your healing, manage any dry eye or discomfort, and verify your final visual outcome. All post-operative drops and instructions are managed by our office.

Why Co-Management Benefits You

LASIK surgery centers see hundreds of patients and are optimized for high-volume procedures — not for the kind of ongoing, personalized relationship your local optometrist provides. Co-management means you have a doctor who knows your eyes, your history, and your goals managing your recovery in a familiar, convenient setting. If any concerns arise during healing, you can call or come in without navigating a distant surgical center.

We work with established, reputable LASIK surgical centers whose outcomes, technology, and patient care standards we've vetted directly. Contact us to start your LASIK journey.