Ocular Surgery

How can we help with your eye surgery? While it is true that we do not perform surgical procedures, we can help you find the best surgeon to help you in this time of need.  We are fortunate to have excellent surgeons in our area.

We work closely with the surgeon to give the best surgery possible. We often follow our patients for several visits to monitor their eye problem. When it is time for surgery, we can set up the appointment and make sure you understand all the preliminary information. At the pre-surgery appointment the doctor will check your specific eye condition, as well as confirm your overall eye health. They will carefully explain the type of surgery you need and will schedule the surgery when you are ready. Nearly all ophthalmic surgeries do NOT require a hospital stay. Many of the laser treatments are done in a matter of minutes. Cataract surgery requires a few hours in the hospital, but you will enter the hospital in the morning and go home in the afternoon.

The surgeon will follow you for a few days (occasionally a few weeks) after the surgery. When the surgeon is comfortable, he will return you to our office for the balance of your post-op care.  This post-op care can be as short as one visit or may require several visits over a 2 - 3 month period. During this time we will monitor your eye to make sure you heal well. We will assist you with your post surgical medications. In some cases we may prescribe new glasses prescription.