Trusted LASIK & Cataract Surgery Co-Management in Longmont
Surgical Co-Management FAQs
Pre- and Post-Operative Care at Focus Vision
Focus Vision provides pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing LASIK and cataract surgery through trusted surgical partners. No surgery is performed at this practice. Co-management means your optometrist handles the evaluation and follow-up care that surrounds the procedure, while the surgeon performs the operation itself.
- LASIK co-management—pre-operative candidacy evaluation and post-operative recovery monitoring.
- Cataract surgery co-management—referral coordination and post-operative follow-up care.
This arrangement is common and works well for patients who have an established relationship with Dr. Cottrell or Dr. Gutierrez and prefer to continue their follow-up care at a practice that knows their eye health history.
LASIK Co-Management: What to Expect
If you are considering LASIK, your first step is a thorough candidacy evaluation, not the surgery itself. Most surgeons require a pre-operative exam from your optometrist to assess whether your corneas, prescription, and overall eye health make you a safe candidate for refractive surgery. Dr. Cottrell and Dr. Gutierrez perform these evaluations at Focus Vision and provide a detailed clinical summary to your surgical team.
After LASIK, your optometrist manages your recovery. Post-operative care typically involves follow-up appointments at one day, one week, one month, and three months after surgery to monitor healing, measure visual acuity, and address any complications. Because you are seeing the same doctors who performed your pre-operative evaluation, your recovery is monitored in the context of your full eye health history.
Cataract Surgery Co-Management
If you have been diagnosed with cataracts that are significantly affecting your vision, Focus Vision will refer you to a trusted ophthalmologist for surgery. After the procedure, your post-operative care and ongoing monitoring can be managed at Focus Vision. Co-management of cataract surgery follows the same principle as LASIK; your optometrist handles recovery monitoring while the surgeon handles the procedure itself. Note that cataract co-management is a referral and follow-up service, not a primary marketed offering at this practice.
No. Focus Vision provides pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up care, but no refractive or ocular surgery is performed at this practice. LASIK and cataract procedures are performed by ophthalmology surgical partners. Your optometrist at Focus Vision manages the care that surrounds the surgery.
A pre-operative LASIK evaluation assesses whether your eyes are appropriate candidates for refractive surgery. It typically includes measurement of corneal thickness and curvature, dry eye evaluation, pupil size measurement, prescription stability review, and overall ocular health assessment. Most LASIK surgeons require this evaluation before proceeding with surgery.
Post-operative LASIK appointments typically occur at one day, one week, one month, and three months after surgery. Your optometrist checks visual acuity, monitors corneal healing, manages post-operative medications, and evaluates for any complications. The number of follow-up visits may vary based on your individual healing and your surgeon's protocol.
Coverage for LASIK co-management varies by plan. Most standard vision plans do not cover elective refractive surgery, but some medical or employer-sponsored plans may include a refractive surgery benefit. Co-management fees are sometimes billed separately from the surgical fee. Call (303) 651-2020 before your evaluation to discuss what your plan may cover.
Pre-Operative LASIK Evaluation
Post-Operative LASIK Care
Cataract Surgery Follow-Up
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you are experiencing blurry vision at distance, glare around lights at night, or difficulty with your current glasses prescription, a comprehensive eye exam at Focus Vision is the right starting point. Your doctor can evaluate whether LASIK or cataract surgery is appropriate and refer you to a trusted surgical partner when indicated.
Co-Management Services at Focus Vision
Co-management services at Focus Vision include:
- Pre-operative LASIK candidacy evaluation
- Prescription stability assessment
- Corneal health and dry eye evaluation
- Referral to trusted LASIK and cataract surgeons
- Post-operative LASIK follow-up care (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months)
- Post-operative cataract surgery monitoring
- Spectacle prescription update after surgery
- Long-term surgical follow-up
Schedule a Consultation in Longmont
If you are considering LASIK or have been told you may need cataract surgery, call (303) 651-2020 or book online to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. Dr. Cottrell and Dr. Gutierrez will evaluate your candidacy, answer your questions, and coordinate your care with trusted surgical partners when appropriate. Focus Vision is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 1630 Hover Street, Suite A in Longmont.