Choosing LASIK involves more than the procedure itself. Careful evaluation before surgery and ongoing follow-up afterward are important parts of the process. At Advanced Eyecare Central Coast, we offer LASIK co-management in Pismo Beach so patients can receive important pre-operative and post-operative eye care close to home while coordinating with their refractive surgeon.

What Is LASIK Co-Management?

LASIK co-management is a coordinated approach between your local eye doctor and the surgeon performing your procedure. While the refractive surgeon completes the actual LASIK surgery, we can help manage portions of your care before and after the procedure. This allows you to maintain an established relationship with our Pismo Beach eye care team instead of traveling to the surgical center for every step of the process.

What Happens Before LASIK Surgery?

Before LASIK, a thorough eye evaluation helps determine whether refractive surgery may be appropriate for your eyes and vision goals. Not everyone is a candidate for LASIK, and factors such as your prescription, corneal health, tear film, eye health, and overall visual needs should be considered.

During the pre-operative process, care may include:

•          Reviewing your current prescription and vision history

•          Evaluating the health of your corneas and other eye structures

•          Checking for dry eye or other conditions that could affect surgery or recovery

•          Discussing your vision goals and expectations

•          Coordinating information and records with your refractive surgeon

If LASIK is not the best option for your eyes, other forms of refractive surgery may be worth discussing based on your individual needs.

Post-Op LASIK Care Close to Home

After LASIK, follow-up appointments allow us to monitor how your eyes are healing and how your vision is progressing. Your exact follow-up schedule will depend on your surgeon's recommendations and individual recovery.

During post-operative visits, we can evaluate your vision, examine the surface of your eyes, monitor healing, and address concerns such as dryness, irritation, fluctuating vision, or other symptoms that may occur during recovery.

Having local LASIK post-op care in Pismo Beach can make these appointments easier to fit into your schedule while helping maintain communication between our office and your surgical team.

Coordinated Care Throughout Your LASIK Experience

Our goal with LASIK co-management is to provide continuity before and after your procedure. Because we are already familiar with your eye health and visual needs, we can help guide you through the process while your refractive surgeon focuses on the surgical portion of your treatment. We also provide comprehensive eye care beyond LASIK, allowing us to continue monitoring your eye health and vision after your surgical recovery is complete.

Schedule a consultation with Advanced Eyecare Central Coast to learn whether LASIK may be right for you. Visit our office in Pismo Beach, CA, or call (805) 773-6000 to book an appointment today.