Lasik Co-Management

Are you considering LASIK surgery to correct your vision? Proper management and follow-up care from this procedure are crucial for maintaining long-term visual clarity. Our optometrist at West Village Eyecare Associates in New York, NY, can help monitor your eye and vision health and ensure you achieve your desired results from LASIK surgery. Learn more about what to expect from LASIK co-management below.

Thorough Pre-Operative Evaluation and Planning 

The first step toward vision correction through LASIK surgery is scheduling a pre-operative exam with your optometrist near me to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure. Your optometrist will evaluate your vision and check for refractive vision errors, dry eye syndrome, cataracts, glaucoma, and other ocular conditions that could impact your results or healing. Once your optometrist confirms you are eligible for LASIK surgery, they will prepare you for the operation by doing the following: 

• Corneal topography mapping to allow precise surgical planning

 • Assist you in finding an experienced LASIK surgeon to perform the procedure safely and effectively

 • Detailed pre-operative instructions on medications, diet, activities to avoid, appropriate eye drop use, and any other steps needed to prep for surgery and promote smooth healing 

• Proactive treatment and management of pre-existing conditions like dry eye, meibomian gland dysfunction, or blepharitis 

Your selected ophthalmologist will then perform the LASIK procedure using advanced laser technology to reshape your cornea and reduce refractive errors, helping you achieve visual clarity. 

Post-Operative Follow-Up and Care

 It is crucial to properly care for your eyes in the weeks following LASIK as they heal. Your eye doctor near me will provide meticulous follow-up exams and care, including: 

• Frequent vision checks to ensure visual acuity is recovering well with no complications

• Testing for infection, inflammation, corneal haze, or other issues 

• Ongoing dry eye management and treatment with topical lubricants as needed

• Ensuring vision correction is on target with no residual refractive errors 

• Prescribing enhancement glasses or contacts if any touch-up is needed 

Your eye doctor will continue caring for your lifelong eye and vision health after LASIK surgery. Comprehensive eye exams allow them to monitor your eyes and catch conditions before they lead to vision loss. Your eye doctor can also perform contact lens fittings and prescribe eyeglasses or sunglasses to protect your eyes.

Get LASIK Co-Management From Our General Optometrist Today 

Co-management for LASIK surgery can ensure a smooth and effective procedure that gives you the visual clarity you desire, so contact West Village Eyecare Associates in New York, NY, to schedule an appointment with our general optometrist today. Call us at (212) 242-6592 to get fully coordinated LASIK care for the best possible outcomes.